This year’s National Science Week will embrace the problem-solving spirit of Australia’s science community, with even COVID-19 unable to stop celebrations beginning tomorrow.
National Science Week
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US and Australia strengthen collaboration for science and tech
Australia and the US have strengthened their long and productive collaborative history with a senior-level dialogue on science and frontier technologies.
Minister for Industry, Science and Technology
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Holden loses $1m in taxpayer funds after shutting Australian business
The federal government has taken firm action against General Motors by stopping $1 million in taxpayer funds after the company announced it will retire the Holden brand in Australia.
GM Holden, which received
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New MoU with NT and space agency to drive job creation and economic growth
The federal and NT governments are working together to expand the Top End’s space sector, with a new agreement to maximise the NT’s natural advantages to create jobs and grow the economy.
Federal
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$12 million business innovation initiative for SMEs to save environment
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
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$10 million for SME manufacturers to pursue innovation projects
A diagnostic tool to fight cancer and technology to protect businesses from flood losses are among a series of projects backed by the federal government to commercialise and grow.
Minister for Industry,
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$2.8m funding for rd 2 of Automotive Innovation Lab Access Grants program, further funding expected
Seventeen Australian businesses will share almost $2.8 million in funding under Round 2 of the Automotive Innovation Lab Access Grants program. The government investment is expected to unlock a further
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WA space project to drive nationwide industry growth
The federal government and Western Australian government will invest in new space technologies across the state to help grow a range of industries nationwide and create new jobs.
Two of the projects being
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$11m space grants to boost businesses and local jobs
The federal government is backing a series of projects designed to grow Australia’s space sector and create local jobs, including improving GPS technology and the design of innovative spacesuits that
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AustCyber nodes strengthen QLD cyber economy
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
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Federal government launches review into patents system to support SMEs
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
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AMGC platform to boost local supply chains
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
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Commonwealth joins Vic gov in funding for ventilator manufacturing
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,
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Renewed vigour into local manufacturing supply chains
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
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SA manufacturer to produce face masks against COVID-19
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
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National blockchain roadmap released
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
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Complementary medicines can now use Australian Made logo
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
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Automotive grants open for manufacturers
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,
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Space agency signs with local rocket manufacturer
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
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Space Agency signs with global satellite 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
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