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Gov’t invests $51M in industry-science collaboration for nat’l advancement
The Australian Government has pledged $51 million to bolster partnerships between industry and researchers aimed at spearheading projects that could revolutionise various sectors and spur job creation.
Fiona Pak-Poy named director of to Silicon Quantum Computing Board
The Australian Government announced the appointment of Fiona Pak-Poy as its Shareholder Nominee Director of the Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) Board.
ANU’s Professor Timothy Senden appointed to ANSTO Board
Professor Timothy Senden has been appointed to the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) Board for a three-year term.
Grant applications open for non-profits in $392.4M Industry Growth Program
Not-for-profit industry organisations can now apply for grants to provide expert, sector-specific guidance to participating startups and scaleups as part of the Australian Government’s $392.4 million Industry Growth Program.
National Reconstruction Fund Corporation taps Ivan Power as CEO
The $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund, Australia’s flagship manufacturing initiative, is moving forward with the appointment of Ivan Power as its inaugural CEO.
Australia looks into mandatory guardrails to ensure safe, responsible AI
The Australian government is considering imposing mandatory regulations for artificial intelligence development and deployment in high-risk settings in response to the Safe and Responsible AI in Australia consultation.
CSIRO report: Renewables remain cheapest source as nuclear energy costs skyrocket
Renewables remain the cheapest form of reliable energy in Australia now and to 2030, according to the consultation draft of the 2023-24 GenCost report.
Australia invests $40M in university-led initiative to bolster plastic recycling
The Australian Government has allocated $40 million to the University of Sydney to address the plastic waste crisis and establish a circular economy that imparts financial value to plastics at the end of their lifecycle.
New CRCs to combat methane emissions, plastic waste get $127M funding
The Australian Government has unveiled a $127 million investment to back new research centres to cut emissions in the agriculture sector and eliminate plastic waste.
Federal Gov’t backs safe AI adoption of Australian businesses
The Australian government has launched a new program that would help Australian businesses integrate artificial intelligence safely into their work practices.
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Beyond Insights: Building trust into digital transformation technologies
Digital transformation technologies are experiencing a gold rush in the manufacturing industry, not just in Australia but beyond. However, amid this surge in cutting-edge tech and automation processes, a fundamental element remains crucial: trust.
