Tag: tech

ARENA powers up $100m solar challenge

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Utility-scale solar energy projects are the focus of a new federally-funded $100 million global innovation challenge targeting technologies that lower the cost of installation, operation, and maintenance. The Australian Renewable...

Google launches equity-free AI startup accelerator

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Australian AI and machine learning startups can now apply for Google’s new accelerator program, offering free access to Google cloud and tailored advice. The AI First accelerator program opened...

Gig Guide: NRF chief investment officer appointed

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The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation has appointed experienced investment fund manager Dr Mary Manning as its chief investment officer, who brings more than 25 years’ of experience to the...

Gig Guide: Treasury Secretary gets second term

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Treasury Secretary Steven Kennedy has been reappointed on another five-year term as his department prepares to deliver the Future Made in Australia agenda. Mr Kennedy was originally appointed Treasury...

AI adoption centres finally unveiled

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Four artificial intelligence centres focused on helping small to medium-sized enterprises safely adopt the technology have been announced by Industry and Science minister Ed Husic. Sharing in $16.3 million,...

Army innovation challenge targets future soldier tech

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A $16 million Army innovation challenge supported by the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator is seeking new technologies to complement its long-running Soldier Combat System program. The Army Innovation Day...

Gig Guide: ADHA CISO locked in after a year

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The Australian Digital Health Agency has confirmed Danielle Pentony as its permanent chief information security officer after a year-long acting arrangement. Ms Pentony began acting as CISO in May...

$3.5bn Qld green iron project eyes govt-backed hydrogen

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Plans for a $3.5 billion green iron project supplied with hydrogen from the federal and state government backed Central Queensland Hydrogen Project have been unveiled, although project could take...