Australian SMEs

The federal government is calling on start-ups and small-to medium-sized businesses to submit proposals to develop innovative solutions to national environmental challenges. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said $12 million was being made available through the latest round of the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) across five challenges. “This is a … Continue reading $12 million business innovation initiative for SMEs to save environment →

Australian maker of electric vehicle chargers, Tritium, is trying to fix a problem that many manufacturers in advanced technology are facing. The company, founded by three PhD students in Brisbane in 1999, is at the forefront of a resurgence of onshore manufacturing in Australia. Today, it specialises in electronic energy technology, with a focus on … Continue reading Why Australian manufacturers need to onshore their technology →

L3Harris Australia is seeking information from Australian small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a range of capabilities within the design, manufacture and integration of high-end electronics components, sub-systems and associated technologies. The recent announcement is part of the company’s ongoing supply assurance program for potential inclusion into their global supply chain. The expression of interest is aimed … Continue reading L3Harris Australia seeks EOIs from SMEs on manufacturing capability →

Global systems integrator and services company, Leidos, has joined the Australian Government’s Global Supply Chain Program as its newest prime contractor. Managed by the Centre for Defence Industry Capability (CDIC), the Global Supply Chain Program contracts defence prime companies to identify opportunities for Australian SMEs within their supply chains. The other seven prime contractors involved in … Continue reading Leidos joins the Global Supply Chain Program as a prime contractor →