Tag: research

Space agency hunts launch-tracking tech

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Australian Space Agency is planning to add more space situational awareness capabilities through local suppliers as it prepares for a jump in launch and return operations. On Monday,...

Newcastle uni innovation facility secures $21m grant

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The University of Newcastle has landed a $20.7 million federal grant to build a new innovation facility that will help bring new technologies to market. Announced on Monday, the...

‘Poverty line’ PhD payments draining research

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australia’s universities will push the Albanese government for a $500 million funding commitment in the run up to the election to raise the living allowance for PhD candidates and...

Monash spinout raises $27.5m for cleaner lithium production

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Monash University spinout ElectraLith has raised $27.5 million to advance a pilot plant for the production of an key lithium battery input, attracting investment from local and overseas deep...

In-Q-Tel adds Quantum Brilliance to its portfolio

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The California-based VC firm spawned from the US defence intelligence community In-Q-Tel has grabbed a share of Australian quantum computing startup Quantum Brilliance as a part of its US$20...

Commercialisation advisers tender abandoned after rules breach

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
A government tender for highly paid research commercialisation advisers has been abandoned after an investigation found procurement rules had been broken, including “communications” with incumbent suppliers. The Department of...