More scientists turned startup founders means fewer Theranos-level failures, according to CSIRO’s David Burt
Getting more scientists founding startups will lead to fewer business failures such as the infamous Theranos collapse, according to CSIRO’s ON accelerator founder David Burt.
Government to extend instant asset write-off, rebuffing calls to make it permanent
The government will extend its instant asset write-off but has not announced any plans to improve the awareness or accessibility of the program.
Women in technology: Fighting inequality starts within yourself
I strongly believe that representation is key: the more women we see in executive positions, the more will follow into that industry.
Hacking health: Medtech startup Coviu takes top gong for digitising rural healthcare
Coviou offers video consultation software that helps remote healthcare practitioners and businesses bring digital technology into their everyday practice.
Michaelia Cash: Instant asset write-off extension on the cards ahead of MYEFO Christmas for SMEs
Another extension of the instant asset write-off scheme is on the cards ahead of MYEFO, small business Minister Michaelia Cash says.
Wasted opportunity: 47% of small businesses haven’t heard of the instant asset write-off, research finds
While the government's instant asset write-off scheme forms a key part of its small business policy, a large number of firms aren't using it.
Pest detection startup RapidAIM raises $1.25 million less than one month after launching
RapidAIM may have been founded less than a month ago, but it has already received a $1.25 million investment to further develop its technology.
UTS partners with VC funds to give startups a fighting chance in the real business world
The University of Technology Sydney has partnered up with two VC firms, to help get its resident startups off campus and into the business world.
IoT construction startup Ynomia secures $150,000 in government grant funding to transform worksites with CSIRO
Construction startup Ynomia has secured $150,000 in grant funding to develop Internet of Things technology for reimagining worksite workflow.
Medical AI startup secures $1.1 million government grant, to develop Alzheimer’s diagnosis tool with CSIRO
Medical AI startup Maxwell Plus has secured a $1.1 million grant to commercialise tech for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease, in collaboration with CSIRO.
A $315 billion opportunity: Why Australia must capture the next digital wave
We can go through “door A” and capture the economic benefits of the fourth industrial revolution, or go through “door B” and miss out.
Australian National Blockchain will bring opportunities for disruptive startups, says Data61 senior research scientist
CSIRO’s Data61 data innovation group is collaborating with law firm Herbert Smith Freehills and IBM to build a national blockchain for smart contracts.
