The Coalition Government’s 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, welcomed the resolution and said the Space Agency will help drive the growth of our space industry, create new opportunities for businesses and create…
Investments in nine high-tech companies have already created more than 100 new jobs with the support of CSIRO’s venture fund, which is backed by the Australian Government and the private sector. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the CSIRO Innovation Fund helped commercialise publicly funded research from institutions around Australia. “The CSIRO…
• On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Academy of Science is consulting to develop a 10-year plan to boost women in STEM.• The decadal plan is an initiative from the 2018-19 Budget.• Encouraging more women to pursue studies and career in STEM fields is a government priority backed by funding and a commitment…
Leading Australian blockchain companies and investors will travel to China as part of an Australian Government-led mission to deepen collaboration and explore growth opportunities within one of the world’s fastest growing technology sectors. Top tier start-ups, scale-ups, venture capitalists, incubators and financial institutions will be represented among the 37 delegates who will visit Austrade’s Shanghai…
New grants supporting Victorian and South Australian businesses to transition to advanced manufacturing of higher value products and create jobs. Fifteen businesses to share in $19 million of Australian Government funding. Grants matched by more than $45 million of investment by the businesses. A Victorian business will be the first in the world to commercially…