The federal and South Australian governments have announced $2.4 billion in support for the Whyalla Steelworks, following the SA government’s move on Wednesday to put the site’s owner in administration. In a statement on Thursday, it was revealed that the assistance will come in “three distinct parts”, comprising $100 million in immediate on-the-ground support, $384…
The Perth-based Chair of Quantum Australia, Innovative Energy Solutions and First Nations X, Peter Rossdeutscher, has added Chair of Industry Innovation and Science Australia (IISA) to his duties, replacing Andrew Stevens in the role. According to a statement from industry minister Ed Husic on Monday, Rossdeutscher brings extensive board experience and expertise in the nation’s…
What were the five biggest stories of the week? Here’s what visitors to @AuManufacturing were reading. 5) CEA Technologies wins $272 million Army radar contract A $272 million purchase by the federal government will see defence electronics company CEA Technologies deliver “up to 14 multi-mission phased array radars (MMPARs) for the Australian Army”. According to a short announcement from…
Another round of grant recipients under the federal government’s Industry Growth Program has been announced, with a combined $2.51 million awarded to CoilRig, Azaneo, Innovation Industries, Magic Valley and Allegro Energy. According to a statement from industry minister Ed Husic on Thursday, Allegro Energy was awarded $1.85 million to further their “Redox Flow Battery technology”…
Australia’s future as a frontrunner in global innovation hangs in the balance as R&D investments plummet, sounding alarms at the highest levels of government and industry. Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic (pictured), spurred by a concerning report led by Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm, is calling on the nation’s corporate giants to bolster their research…
Applications opened on Monday for Round 16 of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF), a bilateral program offering science and technology researchers between $200,000 and $1 million per project. According to a statement from federal industry minister Ed Husic, the round has a total allocation of $4 million, with funding open for joint research projects,…
Five Moon to Mars Supply Chain Capability Improvement grants worth a total of $3.6 million have been awarded, with industry minister Ed Husic commenting that these will “further embed us in the global space supply chain”. In a statement on Sunday, it was announced that the following companies will receive funding under the program: Advanced…
The federal government has announced Professor Tony Haymet as the nation’s new Chief Scientist, replacing Dr Cathy Foley in the three-year role. Haymet was named as Foley’s successor and Australia’s tenth Chief Scientist on Tuesday. The role involves providing “authoritative and independent evidence-based advice on whole-of-government science and technology priorities” and is appointed by the…
The Australian government has announced a $2 billion pledge to convert the nation’s aluminium smelters to renewable energy, which it said will be transformative and mark a significant step reducing the nation’s carbon footprint and enhancing its manufacturing sector’s competitiveness on a global scale. The investment is part of a broader initiative under the “Future…
The Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic has tasked his department and industry to develop a National AI Capability Plan, aiming to grow investment in AI capabilities to help promote economic and productivity growth. Husic said there were around 650 AI companies headquartered in Australia and in the five years to 2023 foreign investors contributed…