Translating Australia’s world-leading research into commercially successful companies has long been a pain point for the country. But the tides are turning, and there has never been more focus...
InnovationAus Awards
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The opening of the Australian Space Agency’s doors at Lot Fourteen in Adelaide in early 2020 was a watershed moment for the burgeoning space sector in this country. And...
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A better articulated industry policy, more cooperation between states and the Commonwealth, and a “national ambition” are urgently needed, according to David Thodey, who wants the Prime Minister to...
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It’s been more than a decade since Marc Andreessen famously said that software is eating the world. And he has been well and truly proved correct in the years...
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The fourth industrial revolution is all about altering how businesses create and capture value utilising cutting-edge technologies in novel and ground-breaking ways. These include Internet of Things devices, automation,...
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Imagine seeing the world clearly for the first time. Better still, imagine looking into the faces of family and friends and really seeing them for the first time without...
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Thanks to its strong agriculture and farming sectors, Australia has long been a pioneer in new technology that improves the efficiency and productivity of these areas. Value-added food production...
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CIM founder and chief executive officer David Walsh had his ‘lightbulb moment’ when working as a commercial manager in environmental technology and consulting services. Mr Walsh – whose family...
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Sydney-based maritime firefighters Sarah Battenally and James Manderson wanted to make a profound change to firefighting technology, and embarked on a mission to design a simple, safe, portable penetration...
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Ian Nankivell and two like-minded friends – Rodney Jones and David Tomson – wanted to play an active role in sustainable global development while also helping curb carbon emissions...
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Are you in the market for on-demand optical images and analytics of objects that matter in space, as taken from space? Then you are in luck. That’s exactly what...
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As trickles of available geospatial data has turned into torrents, new insights have been applied to everything from agriculture and biosecurity to healthcare. Geospatial Intelligence is a specialist Australian...
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New South Wales’ rock star Digital minister Victor Dominello will join Australia’s chief scientist Dr Cathy Foley and Xero chair David Thodey as speaker-presenters at the 2022 InnovationAus Awards...
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Growing up, Alex Jones was unable to access the same things and media as his friends. Mr Jones was born deaf, spurring a passion for improving accessibility across his...