The federal government has poached Microsoft’s global artificial intelligence solution sales lead to head its new National AI Centre, which it says will serve as the “front door” for...
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For thirteen years Tech23 has given Australia’s young deep tech companies a stage to showcase their wares to potential investors and amplify their voice in the industry. With companies...
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The first tenants of Sydney’s Tech Central quantum hub are Q-Ctrl, Sydney Quantum Academy and Quantum Brilliance, while accelerator Stone & Chalk has won the tender to operate the...
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Legislation making modest reforms to employee share schemes will be introduced to Parliament this week, but more significant changes to the program have been carved out and will be...
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The Tech Central and Westmead Health and Innovation Districts have new leaders, with the Greater Sydney Commission announcing Annie Parker and Liza Noonan as respective executive directors of the...
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The not-for-profit startup co-working space and accelerator Stone & Chalk Group will embark on the next phase of growth with the appointment of a new chief executive officer Michael...
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The Technology Council of Australia has called on both major political parties to back its plan to deliver one million tech jobs by 2025 as the new industry group...
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An Australian healthtech company has its sights set on the digital infrastructure behind the multitrillion-dollar healthcare market after nearly a decade building out a digital platform that began as...
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High flying Australian artificial intelligence startup Faethm has been acquired by British education giant Pearson less than four years after it was launched in Sydney. Faethm provides data, insights...
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After four days of intense competition among autonomous robotics experts from around the world, the team of collaborators from CSIRO Data61, Georgia Tech and Aussie startup Emesent was awarded...
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The federal government’s plan to introduce standardised contracts for IP deals between universities and businesses by the end of the year has been cautiously welcomed by the higher education...
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Melanie Perkins’ Sydney headquartered Canva is now worth $US40 billion ($A54.6b), putting her and co-founder Cliff Obrecht’s combined wealth at $A16.38 billion. The valuation comes after the company raised...
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The Victorian government is zeroing in on the sports tech and AgTech sectors with the establishment of a $4 million hub and $2.2 million in grants for pre-accelerator programs....
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A Brisbane-based online video-editing platform backed by prominent investor Steve Baxter and dubbed “Canva for video” has been acquired by tech giant Microsoft for an undisclosed amount. Founded in...