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Victoria was ready for mRNA. That wasn’t an accident

When we talk about innovation in Australia, we often focus on individual breakthroughs: a discovery, a startup, a research grant or a new facility. But enduring economic value rarely...

From pond to paddock: Genics turns Aussie science into global impact

24 August 2026 | by Suzanne Prescott

Opening a new Brisbane headquarters and accredited laboratory is a significant step for any growing biotech company. For Genics, the move also shows how far a piece of Australian...

South Korea unveils tech roadmap, plans quantum computer by 2029

12 August 2026 | by Kyu-seok Shim

South Korea has unveiled an ambitious technology strategy centred on seven projects ranging from nuclear energy and quantum computing to space and biotechnology, as the country seeks to secure new...

Chalmers faces deep tech backlash over RDTI overhaul

6 July 2026 | by Justin Hendry

A coalition of research groups, accelerators and incubators have united to urge the Albanese government to rethink changes to the R&D Tax Incentive that will limit refundability to startups...

Biotech Cynata cuts all staff after key trial falls short

6 July 2026 | by Justin Hendry

Cynata Therapeutics has laid off its entire staff after a clinical trial of its stem cell therapy failed to outperform a placebo, dealing a fresh blow to the Melbourne-based...

Aussie quantum joins brain-on-a-chip biotech research effort

3 March 2026 | by David Allen

Treatments for severe brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, epilepsy and schizophrenia could be fast-tracked with a prototype research platform under development by a collaboration of Australian and international academics and...

How to create regional tech ecosystems that drive growth

26 November 2025 | by Amanda Caples

The prevailing discourse on innovation generally leads to advice to governments (federal and state) on how ‘to fix’ the research, development and innovation system. Sometimes this advice is sound....

Perth biotech raises $16m for ‘plug and play’ plastic alternative

30 October 2025 | by Justin Hendry

An Australian biotech startup developing an alternative to petrochemical plastics using seaweed has raised $16 million to scale its novel extraction technology and build a demonstration plant in Perth....

Let’s not waste our multibillion-dollar biotech opportunity

19 August 2025 | by Rebekah Cassidy

Australia’s life sciences industry is a quiet and unfortunately, regularly misunderstood achiever. With billions in annual revenues, the sector not only delivers world-class research, it also provides everyday Australians...

‘Just add water’ mutant mozzies to take sting out of disease

10 December 2024 | by Joseph Brookes

Australian scientists are teaming with a British BioTech to tackle two of the deadliest virus-carrying mosquitos in the Pacific region and fight deadly diseases with mutant specimens that decimate...

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Victoria was ready for mRNA. That wasn’t an accident

From pond to paddock: Genics turns Aussie science into global impact

South Korea unveils tech roadmap, plans quantum computer by 2029

Chalmers faces deep tech backlash over RDTI overhaul

Biotech Cynata cuts all staff after key trial falls short

Aussie quantum joins brain-on-a-chip biotech research effort

How to create regional tech ecosystems that drive growth

Perth biotech raises $16m for ‘plug and play’ plastic alternative

Let’s not waste our multibillion-dollar biotech opportunity

‘Just add water’ mutant mozzies to take sting out of disease

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