Cauldron books $4.3 million Industry Growth Program grant to expand hyper-fermentation facility
Australian biomanufacturing startup Cauldrom Ferm has secured $4.3 million in the first round of Industry Growth Program funding, helping the operation scale its signature 'hyper-fermentation' system.
PsiQuantum deal under microscope: Senate estimates raise more concerns
A Senate estimates hearing has intensified scrutiny over the $1 billion PsiQuantum investment, questioning the government's due diligence process.
Husic’s company tax cut plan would mean more cash for SMEs: MYOB
Slashing corporate tax rates would free up cash for SMEs, allow them to invest further in their businesses and drive "critical innovation", according to MYOB chief executive Paul Robson.
Australian government launches $36 million early-stage quantum tech grant
The Australian government has opened a $36 million grant program aimed at the quantum sector, focusing on early-stage projects.
Neural Notes: OpenAI launches text-to-video tool, fails to trademark ‘GPT’
In this week's Neural Notes: OpenAI launches text-to-video tool, fails to trademark 'GPT' and gets a memory. Meanwhile, Ed Husic still loves AI and Slack's AI features finally land.
Neural Notes: KomplyAi on why AI compliance is a competitive advantage for SMEs
In this week's Neural Notes we speak to KomplyAi's Kristen Migliorini about the niche the startup has carved out in the AI space - risk and compliance.
Australian tech sector celebrates Kate Pounder’s achievements after resignation announcement
The resignation of Kate Pounder as CEO of the TCA has resulted in an outpouring of gratitude for what she has achieved for the tech sector.
Tech Council urges government for a more comprehensive AI innovation strategy
The Australian Tech Council has welcomed the government's AI regulation, highlighting the need for a balanced, innovation-friendly AI strategy.
Neural Notes: Ed loves AI, multiple Google geminis and Leonardo.Ai’s $47 million raise
In this week's Neural Notes column: Ed Husic loves announcements, Leonardo.Ai lands $47 million, Google produces an aggressive amount of Gemini AIs and 'Promptography' becomes a word.
Australian quantum computing to get $18.5 million grant boost
Minister for Science and Industry, Ed Husic, has announced an $18.5 million grant program to bolster quantum computing in Australia.
Why Labor’s $392 million Industry Growth Program sounds familiar
Industry Minister Ed Husic has announced a new grant program for SMEs called the Industry Growth Program. But it sounds very familiar.
“Completely useless”: Boosting Female Founders program continues to hold back startups
According to sources round three of Boosting Female Founders may be delayed until the new year. Meanwhile it has been causing problems for women-led startups.