Author: Brandon How

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...

$20m NT venture capital fund launched

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A $20 million venture capital fund has been set up by the Northern Territory government and the Paspalis Corporation to support local innovation. The territory government is committing $10...

$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...

CSIRO argues the case for local AI foundation models

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Researchers at Australia’s national science agency are “bullish” on the potential productivity gains to be had from developing foundation AI models in Australia, and say that building sovereign capability...

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...

Parliament launches second inquiry into AI

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Parliament has launched a second inquiry into artificial intelligence, this time to probe general issues presented by the disruptive technology, following a government-supported push by the Greens. The inquiry,...

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...

Cicada-run biomedical incubator opens in Western Sydney

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A new biomedical incubator run by Cicada Innovations has opened in New South Wales, offering a workspace and support services for research projects, pre-revenue startups, and established businesses. The...