Tag: innovation

Private investment in the Western Sydney Aerotropolis has reached $34.6 billion, with the NSW Government positioning the growth as an opportunity to strengthen the state’s manufacturing capability and support the development of emerging industries.

South Australia’s food and beverage manufacturing sector has been highlighted among the finalists for the 2026 South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards, with Food South Australia announcing businesses and individuals recognised across 17 categories.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed $25 million to Equans Solar & Storage to trial technologies aimed at reducing the cost of building and operating large-scale solar projects in Australia.

A new round of almost $80 million in manufacturing grants is open to eligible Queensland businesses, with $12.5 million available to help small and medium-sized manufacturers invest in innovation and advanced manufacturing.

The Arnott’s Group has recognised the contributions of its supply partners at its annual 2026 Supplier Forum in Sydney, highlighting collaboration, innovation and supply chain performance across its operations.

Engineers Australia is using National Science Week 2026 to showcase engineering to young Australians through hands-on activities designed to highlight the profession’s role in creativity, innovation and problem-solving.

Western Australia’s manufacturing and innovation sectors are represented among 23 businesses named as finalists for the 2026 WA Innovators of the Year awards, following more than 130 applications across six categories.

CommBank has highlighted Australian manufacturing company Hysata’s development of energy-efficient hydrogen electrolysers, following the company’s first commercial order and $172 million capital raise to scale up manufacturing.

The South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) has called on the Victorian Government to review supply chain infrastructure and reduce regulatory barriers, arguing that policy reforms are needed to support manufacturing growth and help small and medium-sized manufacturers commercialise innovation.

UNSW Sydney says recycling research and sustainable manufacturing innovation are helping shape discussions on how Australia and India can strengthen economic ties, improve resource security and create new manufacturing opportunities.