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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 →

The federal government has announced a review into Australia’s patents system to support innovation in small-to-medium-sized businesses. The review will consider the accessibility for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as part of the government’s commitment to ensuring our intellectual property framework supports the needs of smaller businesses. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews … Continue reading Federal government launches review into patents system to support SMEs →

The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has opened the COVID-19 Manufacturer Response Register to unite manufacturers, suppliers and customers through a self-managed platform. The website, backed by the federal government, will initially combine AMGC’s COVID-19 Manufacturer Response Register database of 2500 submissions with a further 600 local businesses. The capability matching feature of the platform … Continue reading AMGC platform to boost local supply chains →

The Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews, launched the Manufacturing Academy on September 24. Produced by the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre, the Manufacturing Academy is modelled on the Khan Academy, a globally-available video-learning platform. The Manufacturing Academy features Australian manufactures, such as Sutton Tools, Austeng, and iOrthotics, among others, and has each of … Continue reading Minister launches Manufacturing Academy →

The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science recently announced 10 successful applicants for Round One funding under the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Export Hubs Initiative. The Export Hubs are business networks designed to help small and medium businesses harness opportunities in international markets, particularly in countries where the federal government has signed free trade agreements, … Continue reading SME export hubs initiative to fuel regional economies →

The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science is inviting innovators in the aviation, space and aerospace domains to nominate for the Avalon 2019 Innovation Awards. The awards recognise innovation by Australian individuals and organisations at the forefront of innovation in these domains. There are six awards for aerospace and aviation innovators, including SME innovation grants … Continue reading Nominations open for Avalon 2019 Innovation Awards →

The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science’s Office of the Chief Economist yesterday released the Industry Insights – Globalising Australia report, showing that future growth opportunities will come from Australia’s manufacturing industry moving towards higher-value processes like research and development, and product design and marketing. The report shows that as production processes become increasingly interconnected globally, Australian firms must move towards these … Continue reading Report highlights role of advanced manufacturing, services in export →

Almost half of Australian businesses are innovating, according to a new industry report, which examines the strength of high-growth firms. The Australian Innovation System Report, which was released this week by the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, expresses that Australian companies tend to specialise in modifying innovations introduced by other domestic firms. However, it … Continue reading Industry report optimistic about Australian innovation →