The Morrison Government’s Biomedical Translation Fund (BTF) is investing $20 million in Australian biotech start-up George Medicines to develop new medications for the prevention of heart attacks and strokes, as well as treatments for a range of chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, hypertension and diabetes. The funding comprises $10 million from the Government…
Topics: industry supply chain, coronavirus vaccine, women in STEM E&OE Fran Kelly: Well as we’ve been reporting this morning, the Federal Government is finalising its stimulus package to combat the economic fallout from the COVID-19 virus. The emergency measures, according to some reports, could be worth around $10 billion initially. Tomorrow the Government will hold…
The Morrison Government is building on its commitment to get more girls and women into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), to secure their futures and make sure Australia’s economy continues to thrive. To mark International Women’s Day, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews today launched the Women in STEM Action Plan and…
The Morrison Government is backing new incubators to help bold ideas get off the ground, so we can keep growing the economy and get more Australians into work. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the Sydney-based Social Impact Hub would help start-ups develop social impact strategies that focus on outcomes to issues…
The Morrison Government is continuing to drive investment in early stage companies and innovations that can grow the economy and create new Australian jobs. New ABS figures show total venture capital investment soared from $574 million in 2017-18 to $701 million last financial year – the highest level since 2007-08, and up from less than…
The Morrison Government is helping Aussie exporters take on the world, grow their businesses and create new jobs, with a $5 million grant to extend the international reach of the Australian Made logo. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the gold kangaroo on a green triangle was an instantly recognised and trusted…
A Queensland company will soon be fitting its fire fighting invention to helicopters across the globe, thanks to support from the Morrison Government. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment is among 10 businesses sharing in $3.1 million in Accelerating Commercialisation grants. “These grants support businesses exhibiting Aussie ingenuity…
EO&E… DR MEGAN CLARK AC, HEAD OF AUSTRALIAN SPACE AGENCY: Thank you very much, Prime Minister, and what a fantastic day, the opening of our headquarters here in Adelaide in South Australia, serving the nation and taking us into space and back into space. We are absolutely thrilled and we’re you’re standing is got to…
The Australian Space Agency has officially opened its headquarters in the centre of Adelaide today, reaching an exciting milestone in its mission to grow the economy and create new jobs. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the Space Agency had made outstanding progress since being established by the Coalition in July 2018 and was now ready…
Tailored ‘cyber fitness’ programs for small businesses are among 17 projects set to share in $8.5 million in funding from the Morrison Government to strengthen and grow the cyber security sector. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews said the second round of AustCyber’s Projects Fund would further strengthen Australia’s cyber security capability. “These projects…