Tag: R&D

Govt hunts more contractors for budding scaleup program

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Industry department has issued a call out for more external advisers for its $392 million commercialisation program to meet strong demand from startups in Victoria and NSW, eight...

Fuse RDTI and NRF to drive research investment: Go8

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The multibillion-dollar R&D tax incentive should be expanded to offer equity and debt financing from the National Reconstruction Fund to businesses that collaborate with local research institutions, the Group of...

CSIRO chief wants a ‘strategic middle ground’ on research

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The solution to Australia’s innovation struggles lies in a “strategic middle ground,” between large-scale moonshot missions and spreading limited resources too thin across a multitude of sub-scale programs, according...

Plating up our smarts will take more than just a plan

Posted on   |  by Ryan Winn
The tasty concept of paddock to plate has gained popularity in recent years – with people attracted to the idea of fewer middlemen, simplified supply chains, and faster and...

Most Australian businesses not innovating, data reveals

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Less than half of Australian businesses are now considered innovation-active, according to new biennial data that reveals a tough economic environment is drying up the funds and skills needed...

WA issues call for $22m hydrogen institute

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Applications to design the Western Australian government’s new $22 million hydrogen training and research facility for the Pilbara will close next week, rounding out a two-week tender period. The...

ATO moves to quell concerns over RDTI ruling

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The Tax Office will only make a ruling on the eligibility of activities under the research and development tax incentive in “exceptional cases” and will aim to still consult...

Defence-backed computer vision firm eyes export opportunity

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Sydney-based computer vision startup Visionary Machines is eyeing global expansion, buoyed by “fantastic” support from the Department of Defence and its new approach to smaller tech suppliers. After five...