Tag: UNSW

The home-grown startup charging ahead with fusion energy

Posted on   |  by Stuart Mason
In 1931, Sir Mark Oliphant demonstrated nuclear fusion by splitting the atom.  The South Australian went on to develop radar and discover hydrogen-boron fusion.  A Sydney-based tech company is...

Diraq banks another $10m in Series A funding

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Sydney quantum startup Diraq has chalked up another $10 million in funding through an expanded Series A as the company continues its efforts to develop the world’s first fully...

CSIRO chief scientist moves to UNSW

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
CSIRO chief scientist Bronwyn Fox is stepping down to become the University of New South Wales’ new deputy vice-chancellor for research and enterprise from mid-July. Professor Fox will join...

Tech giants, unis meet to discuss NSW digital strategy

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Representatives from the biggest technology companies and leading universities convened in Sydney on Wednesday to discuss New South Wales’ next blueprint for digital services. Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, SAP...

Sophisticated investor overhaul: Angels sound the alarm

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Angel investors and venture capital firms are warning that proposed changes that will make it harder to qualify as a “sophisticated” investor will reduce funding for early-stage startups at...

‘We are ready to go’: UNSW moves first on Startup Year

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
UNSW will begin recruiting students for its Startup Year program this week in anticipation of an official approval for places for the government pilot within weeks. Students will pay...