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What now for Industry, Innovation and Science Australia?

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The federal government’s peak advisory body on industrial policy, Industry, Innovation and Science Australia, has not provided published advice since 2023. It has no chair and no deputy chair....

‘Frontrunning’ fears over NRF’s first $40m deal

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
A media drop and alleged leak has put the corporation in charge of the government’s $15 billion manufacturing fund under scrutiny at its first Senate Estimates appearance since its...

Review of ‘rock bottom’ R&D waiting on govt sign-off

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
A sweeping review of Australia’s faltering research and development system won’t be completed for at least a year, as government and overall R&D investment levels slump to record lows....

Stay on research job cuts at CSIRO amid restructure

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
CSIRO chief executive Doug Hilton has ruled out cuts to “research capacity” at the national science agency this financial year as a major restructure of it’s enterprise division continues....

Landmark NRF startup deals within weeks

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The first investments from the Albanese government’s landmark $15 billion manufacturing fund will be revealed within weeks as part of series A or B raises of local startups. The National...

Cathy Foley: My advice to young scientist entrepreneurs

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The national support infrastructure to help young deep tech entrepreneurs scale their companies has improved dramatically, but there are still some gaps, and areas that might need consideration for...

Last days: Speakers locked in for InnovationAus Awards

Posted on   |  by David McClure
With less that a week until the 2024 InnovationAus Awards for Excellence are awarded at a black-tie dinner extravaganza in Sydney, our incredible line-up of guest speakers and presenters...

NSW Treasurer to deliver 2024 Awards keynote

Posted on   |  by David McClure
New South Wales Treasurer Daniel Mookhey will deliver the industry keynote address at the gala dinner for the 2024 InnovationAus Awards for Excellence in Sydney on October 30. From...