Deep tech
Gilmour Space, Myriota and Quantum Brilliance are among the startups calling on the government to carve out priority industries from unexpected funding cuts detailed in the budget.
Deep tech firms can spend decades on R&D before earning revenue. These companies argue the proposed tax incentive age cap could cut them off mid-flight.
The Tesla chair conducted a sweeping review of Australia’s R&D incentives. But even she didn’t expect the change in last week’s budget that has blindsided the biotech and deep tech sectors.
A slew of ASX listed biotech and critical minerals names could lose millions due to changes in R&D incentives that have sparked concerns across the wider innovation community.
Space underpins Australia’s economy, security and infrastructure, yet we rely on assets we don’t own and can’t replace.
Anduril continues to expand local operations to service a $1.7 billion underwater drone contract, which is expected to grow under the National Defence Strategy.
Australia has the research and talent to lead in deep tech, but without scale-up infrastructure, productivity gains and global winners will keep going elsewhere.
The WiFi technology company has enlisted Joe Bedewi for his public markets credentials as it lays the groundwork for a long-awaited ASX listing.
It sounds like a plot line out of a Marvel movie. But Cortical Labs has launched what it claims is the world’s first biological data centre, using human brain cells — and much less energy than traditional infrastructure.
The banking veteran said 2026 will be a "year of delivery" where more stakeholders will understand "why the NRF has been put in place".
Gilmour Space’s $217 million Series E puts the National Reconstruction Fund back in focus, even as debate continues over risk, returns and long-term direction.
The raise for the space tech startup exceeded its initial $150 million target, drawing follow-on investment from a slew of superannuation funds.
Co-founder Toby Chan is looking to raise about $150 million for the fund to capitalise on the underinvestment in Australian climate tech.
Australia underinvests in R&D. The federal government's review must lift capital, talent and leadership or we risk becoming a permanent incubator economy.
