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Applications for $2 million in funding towards future energy technologies are now open, and must be received before 30 September 2019. Administered by National Energy Resources Australia (NERA), the funding will support innovation in the energy resources sector. Applicants who are pursuing projects in the remote operations, robotics, and Artificial Intelligence areas, as well as … Continue reading Government funding to support future energy technologies →

On Wednesday, July 31, Minister for Industry, Science, and Technology, Karen Andrews, invited industry leaders to Canberra to directly understand the state of the sector. The roundtable included leaders from industry associations, large companies, research organisations, and universities, as well as government representatives. With many opportunities for local manufacturers are part of coming technological transformations … Continue reading Federal government sits down with manufacturers →

The federal government announced support for businesses through the Incubator Support program on July 23. The three businesses that received funding in this round are from the manufacturing, cyber security, and food and ag-tech sectors. The total funding distributed surpasses $1 million and is designed to enable entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into reality. The … Continue reading Incubator and accelerator start-ups receive funding →

Ten businesses will receive funding as part of the federal government’s “Accelerating Commercialisation” grants program. Announced on July 16, the funding totals $3.7 million and was awarded by the Minister for Industry, Science, and Technology, Karen Andrews. Five businesses from Queensland received funding, including AMS International Technologies, which has developed energy management products to help … Continue reading Innovative businesses receive federal government funding →

Reports of a deal between the federal government and Centre Alliance on gas prices have manufacturing bodies calling for decisive solutions. A condition of the minor party’s approval of the government’s income tax cut package, Centre Alliance senators have lobbied for reductions in the price of gas, partly through limitations on the export of gas. … Continue reading Industry groups urge for significant reform to gas prices →

In attempting to find new renewable energy sources, additions to wind and solar are increasingly coming to market. The federal government is now pushing for the development of hydrogen energy generation in Australia, particularly as nations such as Japan and Korea look to new power sources. The federal Australian government hopes this demand for hydrogen … Continue reading Consultation opens on national hydrogen strategy →

Australia’s manufacturing, building, and construction sectors will receive up to $2 million as part of the Federal Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre to establish a collaborative innovation lab. The new lab will help manufacturers design new prefabricated buildings that are eco-friendly, affordable, and can reduce construction time. Karen Andrews, minister for industry, science, and technology, … Continue reading The Federal Government creates innovation lab for building industry →

The Australian Space Agency is seeking the views of researchers and businesses on the application of the federal government’s International Space Investment (ISI) initiative. The government announced the initiative in its 2018-19 Budget under the Australian Technology and Science Growth Plan, which committed to providing $15 million over three years from 2019-20 to support strategic … Continue reading Government seeking advice on space industry funding strategy →

Australian researchers and businesses will receive up to $50,000 in funding from the Federal Government to take their products global under the Global Connections Fund (GCF) Bridging Grants. Karen Andrews, minister for industry, science, and technology, says the grants are designed to strengthen international partnerships between small businesses and researchers. “The grants will help develop … Continue reading Government grant builds global connections →

A new $10 million cyber security initiative announced by the federal government today will help small businesses secure their own and their customers’ data.  Over the next two years, eligible small businesses can apply for individual grants of up to $2,100, covering half the cost of having their cyber security tested by service providers approved by … Continue reading Gov announces $10m funding to help small businesses with cyber security →

The federal government has announced that it will introduce a new tax-payer backed fund that will inject $2 billion into loan markets to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) obtain financing. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and small business and skills minister Michaelia Cash today announced the creation of the Australian Business Securitisation Fund, which will invest … Continue reading Federal government to support SME financing with $2 billion securitisation fund →

The Federal Government has shortlisted six new Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) as part of the 20th round of the CRC Program (CRC-P). The CRC grants support medium to long term industry-led collaborations to solve industry problems and deliver tangible outcomes. The Australian Government has committed a total of $731 million over four years for the … Continue reading Six new applicants shortlisted for CRC Program →

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews, today released the Statement of Principles for Australian Innovation Precincts, which provides a guide for developing innovation precincts across Australia. There are many active and planned innovation precincts in Australia. Australia currently has more than 50 established precincts, and statistics show job creation rates are more than … Continue reading A new guideline for Australia’s innovation precincts →

The Federal government has now opened the request for tender for the LAND 400 Phase 3, the replacement of the Australian Defence Force’s armoured personnel carrier (APC) fleet. The $10-$15 billion project will see the ADF’s M113 APCs replaced by fleet of up to 450 modern Infantry fighting vehicles and 17 manoeuvre support vehicles. On … Continue reading LAND 400 Phase 3 defence contract request for tender now open →

On Saturday, Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) and the Federal government signed the LAND 400 Phase 2 contract for an order of 211 Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles, marking the official start of the delivery process. The contract was signed by prime minister Malcolm Turnbull and the managing director of RDA Gary Stewart in Canberra last Friday. The federal government has … Continue reading Rheinmetall signs contract to begin work on Land 400 Phase 2 →

The Federal government has opened the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s new headquarters in Canberra, to enhance Australia’s cyber resilience in partnership with industry, businesses, universities, not-for-profit organisations and governments. The Australian Cyber Security Centre forms a critical hub for the Joint Cyber Security Centres located in all capital cities, which facilitate partnerships between more than 150 organisations … Continue reading New Cyber Security Centre to boost Australia’s online resilience →

The Turnbull government’s plan to cut company tax rates from 30 to 25 per cent over the next decade is one step close to becoming a reality. This week the Business Council of Australia’s leadership and 10 chief executives of top Australian companies pledged they’d deliver wage rises and higher investment in Australia if the cuts are … Continue reading Gov company tax cut inches closer to victory with new support →

CSIRO has opened a new $100 million research facility focused on solving some of Australia’s biggest challenges across agriculture, the environment and the digital world. The Synergy Building features 15,000 sqm of modern lab and office accommodation housing 500 scientists focused on areas including future crops, natural resources, climate science and data or digital solutions. … Continue reading CSIRO opens $100 mil collaborative research facility in ACT →

South Australia will be modelling of alternative energy policies after the COAG Energy Council voted against a proposal to model a Clean Energy Target and an Energy Intensity Scheme in parallel to the National Energy Guarantee. Energy Minister Tom Koutsantonis moved the amendment, supported by the ACT, in an effort to ensure the Council could make a … Continue reading SA to model alternative energy policies →

Siemens has announced an industrial software grant of $447 million commercial value of Siemens’ product lifecycle management (PLM) software to the University of Western Australia (UWA).  This grant is part of a broader program of what is expected to amount to about $1 billion in hi-tech Siemens PLM industrial software grants to select universities across … Continue reading $1b of grants to prep students for digital economy →