Tag: innovation

Merger reform to restrict growth of big tech power

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Big tech merger proposals that “entrench, materially increase, or materially extend a firm’s position to substantial market power” could soon be grounds for rejection, as the federal government releases options for...

Ed Husic all quiet on the quantum EoI front

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Industry and Science minister Ed Husic has declined to comment on reports of a ‘secret’ process designed to accelerate Australia’s acquisition of a quantum computer, saying instead that he...

NSW to hold ideas summit for innovation policy reform

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The reset of New South Wales innovation policy will get underway early next year at an ideas summit for industry, universities and all levels of government. Collaboration, diversity and...

Popular NSW grant program gets reviewed a second time

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
A second review of the popular MVP Ventures program is underway just weeks after the grant was saved from the scrap heap by the New South Wales government, leaving...

$30m On Farm Connectivity program gets underway

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The federal government has launched its On Farm Connectivity Program in a bid to boost the productivity, growth and sustainability of Australia’s primary industries using smart farming technology. Equipment...

Revamped Spark Festival kicks off, spreading startup cheer

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Monday marks the return of Spark Festival, one of New South Wales’ largest tech sector gatherings which boasts a week long celebration of entrepreneurship via a multitude of in-person...

‘NRF is a financial mechanism, not an industry policy’

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Australia is at risk of being left out of global supply chains without an industrial policy framework tailored to the energy transition, according to innovation specialist Professor Roy Green,...

SA lays out plan for manufacturing revival

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
South Australia will look to turn around its manufacturing slide with a new decadal strategy that puts an emphasis on place-based innovation, value-adding and strategically important sectors like defence,...

‘Vegemite economy’ spreads innovation investment too thin

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Australia can only retain its competitive advantages in innovative technologies like quantum and photonics if the nation specialises and scales its priority sectors, according to chief scientist Dr Cathy...