Tag: innovation

Under the horizon: Researchers frustrated by EU R&D snub

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Australia is “missing an open goal” by not joining the European Union’s flagship research and innovation program, research and businesses leaders have warned while calling on a reluctant federal...

Defence to host pitch day for innovative ideas

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Innovative firms will have just three minutes to woo senior Defence officials during a new pitch day set up by the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator, but it could be...

ANU, Fujitsu plan quantum computer for Canberra

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Plans to build a quantum computer in Canberra have been set in motion after the Australian National University signed a new agreement with Japanese tech conglomerate Fujitsu. On Thursday,...

Sharma urges govt to drive eConveyancing reform

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Pressure is mounting on the federal government to limit the monopoly of online conveyancing platform PEXA, with Liberal senator Dave Sharma joining calls for the competition watchdog to provide...

WA awards $3.6m in commercialisation grants

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The Western Australian government has awarded $3.56 million in funding from two key innovation commercialisation grants programs backed by the state’s New Industries Fund to nearly 50 companies. Companies...

Flagship WA innovation program gets another review

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The Western Australian government’s flagship innovation funding program delivered an outsized economic return in its first round, according to two independent reviews, with another review to be finalised in...

Most Australian businesses not innovating, data reveals

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Less than half of Australian businesses are now considered innovation-active, according to new biennial data that reveals a tough economic environment is drying up the funds and skills needed...

WA issues call for $22m hydrogen institute

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Applications to design the Western Australian government’s new $22 million hydrogen training and research facility for the Pilbara will close next week, rounding out a two-week tender period. The...