Tag: InnovationAus Awards 2022

David Thodey on Australia’s innovation urgency and ambition

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
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...

InnovationAus finalists: Software Innovation Award

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
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...

InnovationAus Awards finalists: Manufacturing Innovation

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Manufacturing has been positioned as a core focus in Australia’s recovery from the economic shocks of the Covid pandemic. It was front and centre throughout the recent election campaign,...

InnovationAus Award finalists: Industry 4.0

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
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,...

A mission to provide access to affordable glasses

Posted on   |  by Jennifer O’Brien
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...

InnovationAus Award finalists: Energy & Renewables

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The passing of Australia’s climate change bill in mid-September marked a watershed moment for the energy and renewables sector. The bill legislates Australia’s net-zero emissions commitments and codifies its...

InnovationAus Awards finalists: Food & Agritech Award

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
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...

‘Life saving’ new technology for fighting fires at sea

Posted on   |  by Jennifer O’Brien
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...