Tag: Startups

‘This govt does not understand’: Violi hammers CGT plan

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ reported budget plan to abolish the capital gains tax discount is “deeply concerning” and demonstrates a poor understanding of the startup ecosystem, shadow Digital Economy minister...

NSW targets innovation gap with new diversity program

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Support for women startup founders will be the focus area of the first round of a new diversity program launched by the New South Wales government on Thursday, with...

Deep tech deal surge in 2026 as NRF gets rolling

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Investors are backing Australian deep techs commercialising computer chips, space exploration and dual-use hardware in the strongest first quarter for startup funding since 2022. The surge includes a trio...

SERD response key to productivity fix, inquiry told

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Rapid reform of the research and development landscape and better-targeted uptake of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence are needed to boost Australia’s flatlining productivity rates, a Canberra inquiry has...

Biotechs dominate latest grant round as IGP nears empty

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Two Australian biotech startups have led the latest round of grants from the federal government’s Industry Growth Program, which will deliver $6.9 million across five projects ranging from biodegradable...

CEFC backs $50m fund for early-stage clean tech startups

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Startups pursuing decarbonisation and energy-efficient technologies for heavy industry are the target of a new green investment fund set up by a top venture capital group with backing from the...

From $10m to $10k: AI rewrites the startup playbook

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Not long ago, building a tech company required millions of dollars and a small army of engineers. Today, $10,000 and a good idea might be enough to build the...