Gold Coast dessert manufacturer launches dairy powders for wellness market
Gold Coast-based beverage and dessert powders manufacturer Frosty Boy has announced the launch of a new nutritional supplement business, Wellboost
RMIT, Fraunhofer announce additive manufacturing partnership
RMIT and Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS have signed a partnership on staff and student exchanges focussing on additive manufacturing.
Audit office to examine R&D tax scheme
The national audit office is set to shine a spotlight on the government’s administration of the now controversial research and development tax incentive scheme.
Brisbane team creates world-first 3D printed chest implant
A team led by Queensland University of Technology’s Distinguished Professor Dietmar W Hutmacher has created an implant to help a young student suffering from “funnel chest.”
Australian company awarded $600,000 to commercialise rapid Covid test
Zip Diagnostics has been awarded a $600,000 federal grant to help commercialise Australian-made tests able to diagnose Covid-19 and other diseases in less than 30 minutes.
Shortlist announced for $70 million renewable hydrogen funding
Seven companies have been shortlisted for the $70 million Renewable Hydrogen Deployment Funding Round.
BWX to raise $50 million, increase capacity at planned new factory
ASX-listed beauty products manufacturer BWX launched a $50 million capital raising yesterday, which will support efforts including a new $33.7 million site which will allow them to triple manufacturing capacity.
Government announces $2.5 billion package to support training and apprenticeships
The Morrison government has announced $2 billion – to be augmented by another $500 million from the states – for a skills package to boost training and job creation.
New market for locally-made products emerges out of pandemic
The new Buy Aussie Now online marketplace has received over 2,000 registrations so far, ahead of an official launch next month.
Hosico Engineering awarded $150,000 defence grant
Hosico Engineering has been awarded $150,000 under the Defence Global Competitiveness Grants program, which will assist it in serving the global defence aerospace market.