CSIRO opens applications for free ten-week R&D program for SME manufacturers
CSIRO is welcoming applications for its free, ten-week Innovate to Grow: Advanced Manufacturing program, with spots available for 25 SME manufacturing companies.
Zip marks 75th anniversary
Zip Water has announced that it will refresh its branding over the next 12 months, marking its current 75th anniversary year. The drinking water company – which has brought products including the first on-wall instant water boiler and sparkling water tap to market – was established in 1947. “We wouldn’t be where we are today…
New head of Export Finance Australia appointed
John Hopkins has been appointed as the new Managing Director and CEO of Export Finance Australia, replacing Swati Dave. Hopkins has been at the nation’s export credit and overseas infrastructure financing agency since 2012, and moves into the current role from Chief Risk Officer. “Mr Hopkins’ 25 years in corporate and financial services and his…
Bioplastics company wraps up $24 million Series A
Husband-and-wife sustainable packaging company Great Wrap has held a $24 million Series A round ahead of the launch of its commercial bioplastics business. The Australian Financial Review reported over the weekend that the raise included $11 million from investors such as Thomas Food International’s Darren Thomas and Woolworths’ venture arm W23, as well as $13…
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Valo launches new stadium lighting Adelaide stadium lighting manufacturer VALO has launched its new Zenith Gen-V lED light which claims to be the world’s smallest, lightest and most powerful sports luminaire in its class. The company, which recently onshored production to a new $8 million research, development and manufacturing hub at Kent Town, said the…
World-first Australian-developed coating shows long-term effectiveness against spread of bacteria, viruses
A team of Australian researchers have developed a world-first sprayable coating effective against the spread of both viruses and bacteria, and which could be commercially available within three years. The coating worked over a “sustained period” and could be applied in the same way as spray paint, according to a statement from the University of…
Defence signs new agreement with American defence R&D organisation
US defence R&D organisation MITRE Corporation and the Australian department of defence have signed a new collaboration agreement, with MITRE to establish an Australian presence. The not-for-profit MITRE runs six federally-funded R&D centres in the US, assisting the US government with scientific and technological expertise, as well as participating in public-private programs. It was founded…
Airbus selected as strategic partner for “STaR Shot” small sat program
Airbus Defence and Space has been named strategic partner for one of Defence’s strategic STaR (Science, Technology and Research) Shot R&D programs, the decade-long ‘Resilient Multi-mission Space’ theme, which will design, manufacture, launch and operate at least four small satellites.
Queensland Export Awards finalists list published
Finalists have been announced for this year’s Queensland Export Awards, which will be held on October 5 at RNA Showgrounds.
Nominations open for this year’s Circle Awards
Nominations are open for the second Circle Awards AUS & NZ, designed to recognise “businesses, organisations, and individuals taking positive steps” through circular economy efforts. Winners across 14 categories will be announced on October 18, as part of the Purpose 2022 conference. The event will be presented by TMRRW and newly-announced partner Polestar, a Swedish-headquartered…