CSIRO invests $20 million to help SMEs and startups unlock R&D potential
The CSIRO plans to invest $20 million in its SME Connect portfolio to help 750 SMEs and startups accelerate their businesses.
Neural Notes: CSIRO’s AI blueprint, Leigh’s big data vision and Adobe’s AI advancements
This week: Andrew Leigh on AI and big data, David Pocock's proposal, CSIRO reports and Adobe's new products.
Australia’s AI Sprint offers $300,000 in R&D for innovators solving the nation’s most pressing problems
The National AI Centre is partnering with Stone & Chalk and Google Cloud to launch Australia's AI Sprint, a three-month competitive program designed to help bolster Australia's AI industry.
Arkeus raises $4.45 million to replace outdated emergency response tech
Melbourne startup Arkeus has secured $4.45 million in seed funding for its AI optical radar tech, designed for defence and emergency response situations.
CSIRO outlines Australia’s path to becoming an AI powerhouse
A CSIRO report has identified 31 potential application domains that can help Australia become a globally competitive artificial intelligence maker and exporter.
CSIRO accelerator to offer up to $75,000 for Australian and Indian circular economy startups
RISE Accelerator, a collaboration between CSIRO and Atal Innovation Mission, focuses on advancing startups in circular economy technologies.
Thousands more Australian businesses now eligible for CSIRO Kick-Start grants program
Thousands more Australian businesses will now be able to apply for matched funding grants to undertake research and development through the CSIRO's Kick-Start program.
Eden Brew raises $24.4 million to bring animal-free dairy products to market
Precision fermentation startup Eden Brew will move its headquarters from Sydney to Melbourne, after raising $24.4 million to further scale its efforts to bring animal-free dairy products to consumers.
CSIRO’s Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy opens applications
The CSIRO's Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy has announced that applications for its next cohort of students are now open.
When life gives you lemons and pep talks: How theatre stars Elise McCann and Lucy Durack amassed 10,000 users for their wellness app Hey Lemonade
Hey Lemonade provides quick-three-minute evidence-based pep talks delivered by a range of well-known Australians to help people deal with modern-day problems.
CSIRO report reveals 36 mini Silicon Valleys across regional Australia
Tech industries are booming across regional Australia, according to a new report from the CSIRO and the Tech Council of Australia.
Startup funding dropped massively in 2023, but AI and climate tech are still winners
A new report has revealed that AI and climate tech startup funding is going well, despite overall investment dropoff.