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Queensland is set to strengthen its position in the booming cyber security sector, with three new hubs across the state to make businesses more secure, as well as drive economic growth and create new jobs. Cyber Security Innovation Nodes will be established in Brisbane, Townsville and the Sunshine Coast in a partnership between the Federal … Continue reading AustCyber nodes strengthen QLD cyber economy →

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 federal government has joined its Victorian counterparts in supporting Australian manufacturers who are providing critical medical products. On April 9, federal Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews, announced that Grey Innovation would receive $31.3 million from the Commonwealth to produce ventilators. This grant comes in addition to the $500,000 Grey Innovation had … Continue reading Commonwealth joins Vic gov in funding for ventilator manufacturing →

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews has mentioned in an interview with a radio station that the government will be strengthening their investment towards the manufacturing sector and giving it more attention as part of the pandemic response. The COVID-19 crisis has brought renewed vigour to the calls to support Australian made products. … Continue reading Renewed vigour into local manufacturing supply chains →

A South Australian packaging manufacturer will begin making millions of surgical masks and respirators from its Adelaide factory to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The federal government and South Australian government have reached an agreement with Detmold Group to produce 145 million masks – 100 million for the National Medical Stockpile and 45 million … Continue reading SA manufacturer to produce face masks against COVID-19 →

The National Blockchain Roadmap is an important step towards improving the nation’s productivity, according to Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews who released the roadmap today. “The Morrison Government has worked collaboratively with industry and researchers on this roadmap, which outlines what we can do together over the next five years to deliver … Continue reading National blockchain roadmap released →

Manufacturers of complementary medicines which meet local manufacturing requirements will be able to affix the Australian Made logo to their products. In an announcement made on December 18, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews, highlighted that the interim measure, agreed upon with the states, will allow for growth in the industry. “We listened … Continue reading Complementary medicines can now use Australian Made logo →

Businesses can now apply for the second round of the Automotive Innovation Lab Access Grants (AILAG). The $4.5 million in funding can be used by applicants to conduct automotive product design, development, and testing at specialised facilities. According to Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews, the grants are designed to allow businesses to … Continue reading Automotive grants open for manufacturers →

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with local rocket manufacturer Gilmour Space Technologies. The company has already caught the eye of international investors through its innovation in low-cost space launch vehicles. These technologies have the potential to rapidly decrease the cost of getting a satellite into space, enabling … Continue reading Space agency signs with local rocket manufacturer →

The Australian Space Agency has signed two agreements to develop Australian space capabilities. On December 3, French multinational aerospace, defence, transport, and security company, Thales Group, formed an agreement with the Agency to provide its know-how and expertise in satellite systems. While Thales already has a significant operating presence in Australia, delivering programs such as … Continue reading Space Agency signs with global satellite manufacturer →

A new digitisation initiative at HSV’s facility in Clayton, Victoria, will enable the automotive manufacturer to increase their performance by a fifth, according to Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews. “What’s so exciting about this announcement is that it demonstrates the benefits of going digital in all types of industries. By increasing the … Continue reading HSV invests in digitisation →

Manufacturers creating products for the farming and agricultural sectors have been awarded funding under the latest round of Accelerating Commercialisation grants. A low energy tag, produced through a collaboration between James Cook University, CSIRO, the Queensland Government, and industry partner Ceres Tag, has received $700,000 to commercialise their technology. The tag can trace livestock for … Continue reading Agtech manufacturers receive commercialisation funding →

Funding to help small businesses pursue advanced manufacturing projects has been awarded in Round 4 of the Global Connections Fund (GCF) Bridging Grants. The 34 projects, 14 led by small businesses and 20 conducted by researchers, share in $1.6 million in funding, distributed in grants between $25,000 and $50,000. The program aims to connect Australian … Continue reading International partnerships to drive innovation →

Networks to support the growth of regional businesses have received funding from the federal government. The Seedlab Tasmania project, which focusses on helping grow the food, drink and agricultural industries in Tasmania, received $463,100 in funding, while Latrobe City Council will gain $399,498 in funding for the Startup Gippsland project. Both programs are designed to … Continue reading Regional start-ups receive funding injection →

Opportunities for Australian businesses to collaborate with international space agencies has widened, with the Australian Space Agency signing four agreements. International agencies the German Aerospace Centre, Italian Space Agency, and New Zealand Space Agency signed agreements covering cooperative projects for research, policy, and the application of industrial technologies. Announced at the 70th International Astronautical Congress … Continue reading Australian Space Agency signs international agreements →

Karen Andrews, Minister for Industry Science and Technology, will visit the US for the next week, to extol the abilities of Australian manufacturers. Minister Andrews will meet with government and industry representatives in Washington DC, New York, Orlando, and San Francisco. Riding on the momentum generated by the announcement of $150 million investment in Australia’s … Continue reading Industry Minister to connect Australia with US space sector →

The Federal government has launched the International Space Investment initiative, comprising grants of between $100,000 and $4 million for companies and research organisations to expand outside of Australia. Total funding for the initiative is $15 million, and will be delivered in one round of funding. The initiative aims to enable Australian-based space companies and researchers … Continue reading Applications open for international space funding →

A new centre for research into green manufacturing will enable Australian manufacturers to adopt environmentally-friendly chemical processes. Housed at Monash University, the ARC Training Centre for Green Chemistry in Manufacturing brings together researchers from Monash, Flinders, Deakin and Curtin universities. “New innovations based on green chemistry principles applied in Australian manufacturing will provide technical and … Continue reading Centre for green chemistry opens at Monash University →

A vaccine developed by Denteric Pty Ltd has won $14 million in funding from the Biomedical Translation Fund (BTF). Based on research conducted at the University of Melbourne and with the support of biotechnology company CSL Limited, the vaccine fights severe oral disease. According to Minister for Health, Greg Hunt, severe oral disease can lead … Continue reading Oral health vaccine manufacturer receives $14 million →