Tag: Queensland

Queensland sharpens focus on quantum and net zero

Posted on   |  by Professor Kerrie Wilson
The Guinness World Record for the longest-running laboratory experiment is a title still held by the University of Queensland for its Pitch Drop experiment. It began in 1927 with...

‘Standard gauge’ for digital licences passes key road-test

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia has edged closer to cross-border acceptance of digital driver’s licences after a prototype verification platform designed to bring common standards into effect was successfully road-tested with users. The...

Biomanufacturer Cauldron Ferm secures Qld govt funding

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Orange-based biomanufacturer Cauldron Ferm has landed Queensland government support to develop the first precision fermentation contract manufacturing facility in the Asia-Pacific. The automated facility, which will be built in...

Queensland dishes out $53m in quantum grants

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The Queensland government has delivered a $53 million boost to quantum research and commercialisation in support of PsiQuantum’s endeavor to build the world’s first fault-tolerant, error-corrected quantum computer. Seven...

Qld turns on innovation funding tap ahead of election

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Grants of up to $25 million for capital works in South East Queensland are now on offer under a push to grow the innovation ecosystem in and around Brisbane....

$14m boost for sustainable aviation fuel project

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The federal and Queensland governments have tipped in $14 million to support development of Jet Zero Australia’s sustainable aviation fuel facility, a priority sector under the Future Made in...

Octopus Deploy on the art of sustainable scaling

Posted on   |  by Stuart Mason
Australian founders need to back themselves and focus on building sustainable, profitable small businesses rather than immediately looking for government support or outside funding, according to Octopus Deploy founder...

Rocket motor maker relaunches with Go1 co-founder backing

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Australian solid rocket motor manufacturer Black Sky Industries has rebranded and launched test and manufacturing facilities in Queensland with backing from the co-founder of edtech unicorn Go1. The firm,...

Australia’s first high purity alumina facility breaks ground

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Construction on Australia’s first commercial-scale high purity alumina facility is underway, with first production expected in the second half of 2026. High purity alumina, which must consist of more...