Tag: manufacturing

‘Innovation baton’ passes from large firms to SMEs

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Small and medium-sized enterprises now spend more on research and development than large businesses, with the growth of local venture capital and government support helping to alleviate some financing...

Clean energy race may need ‘significant’ equity from govt

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Significant equity investments from the federal government may be needed for Australia to remain competitive in the global race to develop clean energy industries and technologies, according to the head...

$1bn solar manufacturing package in upcoming budget

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The federal government will set aside $1 billion in subsidies and grants to support solar panel manufacturing across the entire value chain as part of a new Australian Renewable...

PM’s net-zero policy coordinator will make NRF referrals

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The Net Zero Economy Authority’s role in coordinating net-zero industry policy will include investment referrals to the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, according to a new bill. Tabled by Assistant...

Deakin-led Trailblazer to fund more commercialisation projects

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Deakin University is calling for expressions of interest from businesses wanting to invest in research and commercialisation projects as part of its Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub. Co-contribution...

CSIRO scanning tech supporting ISS research

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CSIRO-designed 3D mapping technology has been sent to the International Space Station, where it will be fitted to its onboard robot assistant. The multi-resolution scanning technology will be used...

IP licence exports key to R&D strategy: STA

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Any R&D strategy developed by the federal government should focus on supporting intellectual property that can be licensed to overseas manufacturers rather than creating local mass production, according to...

$9.4m battery train trial set for Townsville

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Battery-powered trains could soon be criss-crossing central Queensland after the Australian Renewable Energy Agency awarded a $9.4 million grant to retrofit existing rolling stock. Australia’s largest freight hauler Aurizon...

US spruiks opportunity from defence trade alignment

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A licence-free export arrangement for technologies with dual civilian and military uses represents a commercial opportunity for Australia, according to the United States’ under secretary for arms control and...