Queensland quantum strategy shoots for the stars

A new strategy to support the continued growth of the quantum technology industry has been launched by Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk during her CEDA State of the State address. The strategy leverages Queensland’s research and fabrication capabilities across quantum and other related technologies such as semiconductors, superconductors, photonics, and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), for industry sectors…

BluGlass joins US regional innovation hub for wide-bandgap semiconductors

ASX-listed compound semiconductor company BluGlass has been named a member of the Commercial Leap Ahead for Wide-bandgap Semiconductors (CLAWS) Hub, an initiative funded through the US government’s CHIPS and Science Act. CLAWS is one of eight Microelectronics Commons regional innovation hubs announced by the US Department of Defense, which was awarded $US 238 million (about…

WA battery recycling startup raises $8 million

Renewable Metals, a recycling technology startup, has closed an $8 million capital raise led by venture capital firm Investible and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to scale and commercialise its lithium-ion battery recycling method. According to a statement from the CEFC – which invested via Virescent Ventures – the round will support development of a…

Submissions open for 2024 defence industry catalogue

Submissions are now being accepted for the upcoming annual Australian Defence Sales Catalogue, a publication running since 2017 and promoting defence industry businesses to international clients. According to a statement from defence industry minister Pat Conroy on Wednesday, the 2023 edition featured a record-breaking 250-plus export-ready products and services. The 2024 edition will be available…