Tag: deep tech

Govt cuts have blurred pro-innovation message, says Solar

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Funding cuts to startup programs and science agencies are muddying the Albanese government’s pro-innovation agenda, Stone & Chalk chief executive Stela Solar says, while calling for clearer signals for...

Budget 2026: A turning point for deep tech

Posted on   |  by Ben Cade
Australia has no shortage of innovative deep tech startups. But historically, it has lacked a clear path from a promising prototype to large-scale commercial success. For decades, too many...

Sally-Ann Williams set to leave incubator Cicada Innovations

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Sally-Ann Williams will step down as the chief executive of deep tech incubator and Tech23 organiser Cicada Innovations after six years in the role supporting Australian science and technology....

On local R&D, the real problem isn’t just spending

Posted on   |  by Sally-Ann Williams
Australia has a proud history of invention. But we have repeatedly failed to capitalise on our breakthroughs. Despite Australia’s strong research impact, with 3.5 per cent of global publications...

Older and deeper startups battle economic downturn

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
AI and deep tech are permeating through Australia’s startup sector, while founders are getting older and increasingly eyeing overseas opportunities, according to the latest Startup Muster report. Released in...

Mining tech startup Plotlogic closes $43m Series B round

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Brisbane-based mining tech startup Plotlogic has raised $43 million in a Series B funding round to continue its expansion into North America and boost investment in R&D, as demand...