Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews, announced on June 26 that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Women in Innovation Leadership Dialogue will be held as part of
Read More
Automation businesses receive Federal funding
Automotive businesses are set to receive up to $2.5 million dollars in funding from the Federal Government as part of its Automotive Innovation Lab Access Grants program.
The Automotive program is part
Read More
Read More
Karen Andrews reappointed as Minister
Prime Minister, Scott Morrison announced on 26 May, the reappointment of Karen Andrews as Minister for Industry, Science, and Technology.
Andrews was first appointed in August 2018 after Morrison became
Read More
Read More
Australia steers path to robotics and automation excellence
Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews commends Australian industry for being world-renowned for advances in robotics research. She told Manufacturers’ Monthly that robots
Read More
Read More
China and Australia strengthen ties in science
A $4.7 million boost from the Australian government will strengthen innovation and science links with China to help tackle challenges facing key industry sectors, with a focus on developing medical and
Read More
Read More
Karen Andrews: Australia globally recognised for research strengths in robotics
CSIRO’s Data61’s new Robotics Innovation Centre in Queensland has the backing of the Australian government, which sees robotics and automation as a key strength for the country.
In March, CSIRO’s
Read More
Read More
New deal with Indonesia boosts Australian industry
Australian industries will benefit from duty free access for many steel, iron, copper and plastic products as part of a new Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) signed
Read More
Read More
New cyber security centre launched in Adelaide
The Commonwealth has officially opened the Joint Cyber Security Centre (JCSC) in Adelaide.
The program is a partnership between business, government, academia and other key partners to enhance collaboration
Read More
Read More
Infosys to open three innovation hubs across Australia by 2020
Infosys, a global consulting, technology and next-generation services company, has announced plans to open three Innovation Hubs across Australia by 2020, with focus on educating Australian students in
Read More
Read More
Six new applicants shortlisted for CRC Program
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
Read More
Read More
A new guideline for Australia’s innovation precincts
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
Read More
Read More
New agreement with Sitael to help boost Australia’s satellite capability
The Australian Space Agency has signed a statement of strategic intent with Sitael Australia, a designer and manufacturer of satellites, to design, build and test small satellites in Australia.
The signing,
Read More
Read More
Australian Space Agency recognised in the United States
The establishment of the Australian Space Agency has been commended in a resolution introduced into the United States House of Representatives.
Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews,
Read More
Read More
Developing a 10-year plan for women in STEM
The Australian Academy of Science is beginning to develop a 10-year plan on behalf of the Australian Government to increase the engagement and participation of girls and women in Science, Technology, Engineering
Read More
Read More
CSIRO’s venture fund boosts jobs and innovation
The CSIRO Innovation Fund, managed by Main Sequence Ventures, has attracted $232 million in investment in its first year. The Fund has made nine investments in companies, supporting hi-tech industries,
Read More
Read More
Fifteen manufacturing businesses to share $19m in government funding
Fifteen companies from Victoria and South Australia have been named as recipients of nearly $19 million worth of grants under the second and final phase of the government’s Advanced Manufacturing Growth
Read More
Read More
Australia, France join to build space industry capability
The Australian Space Agency and its French counterpart have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will help both nations work together to develop their respective space programs and take
Read More
Read More