Tag: innovation

Qld government commits $142m to support innovation

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The Queensland government has committed another $142 million to support innovation in the state as part of its 10-year innovation roadmap. The Innovation for a Future Economy 2022-32 roadmap...

Businesses neglecting innovation post-COVID: ABS

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Australian businesses of all sizes have shifted focus away from innovation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly half not engaging in any innovation activity in the last two...

CSIRO lands $8.6m contract for Defence respirators

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CSIRO has secured the largest government contract to date from the Defence Innovation Hub to develop advanced respiratory protective equipment for the Australian Defence Force. The respirator technology was...

WA innovation seed fund commits more than expected

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The Western Australian government has announced 17 projects, ranging between MedTech, digital health, and BioTech, that will share $8 million in funding through the state’s Innovation Seed Fund for...

Bunbury is WA’s fourth New Industries innovation hub

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The Western Australian government has launched its fourth innovation hub, this one focused on creative technology which includes gaming, experiential and immersive technology, software, product design, advertising, film and...

WA needs 3,000 data scientists by 2030: Stephen Dawson

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The Western Australian Innovation and ICT Minister Stephen Dawson says the state needs at least 3,000 additional data scientists by 2030 to ensure the state’s economy remains globally competitive....

WA startups press ideas for innovation strategy update

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The Western Australian startup ecosystem is fired-up and ready to help drive the next stage of development following a state government-led innovation roundtable focused on next steps for the state....

Nominations open for WA Innovator of the Year

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The Western Australian government has opened nominations for the 2022 edition of its Innovator of the Year awards with a prize pool of $140,000 on offer. The Western Australian...