Applications open under $36 million program for applying quantum technologies to national challenges

The federal government has called for applications from industry-research teams for the new $36 million Critical Technologies Challenge Program, aiming to “capture the power and potential of quantum technologies to address nationally significant challenges”.  In a statement from industry minister Ed Husic on Wednesday, it was said that the program will speed up commercialisation for…

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Cochlear completes takeover of Oticon Medical cochlear implant business

Hearing implant manufacturer Cochlear has announced the completion of its acquisition of the Oticon Medical cochlear implant business from Demant, following the end of a protracted battle with competition authorities. The business, which has 20,000 implant patients, became available following Demant’s decision to discontinue work on hearing implants. Cochlear’s CEO & President Dig Howitt welcomed…

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