Industry News
AI and deep-tech research program receives $400K grant
A program designed to help scientists transform AI and deep-tech research into commercially viable ventures has received a $400,000 LaunchVic grant. [ + ]
Australia–Vietnam collaborative research projects — applications open
Until 20 July, grant applications for projects in recycling and waste management, a sustainable blue economy, and new and renewable technologies are open. [ + ]
Horizon Europe negotiations conclude
Once associated, Australian researchers and entities will be able to access Horizon Europe funding to help tackle the most complex global challenges. [ + ]
Museum specimens support future biodiversity monitoring
An eDNA library has been created using museum specimens and genomic data from fish monitoring across Northern Territory catchments. [ + ]
RMIT announces $30m health and care capability investment
The majority of investment centres on health capabilities at its Bundoora campus, which will become a precinct for education programs, research and industry partnerships. [ + ]
AusBiotech partners with Tenmile
Designed to support Australia's homegrown life sciences innovation, AusBiotech has announced a strategic partnership with a specialist health technology investor. [ + ]
Australian CDC issues update in wake of Ebola outbreak
After the WHO determined the outbreak of Ebola in the DRC and Uganda to be a public health emergency of international concern, an update on risk to Australia has been released. [ + ]
Australia announces $7.2m diphtheria outbreak response package
To respond to the biggest diphtheria outbreak on record, support has been announced for the NT Government and the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector. [ + ]
AI.gov.au launches to help safe and responsible AI use
Providing guidance, tools and resources to help Australian businesses use AI safely, the Australian Government has launched the National AI Centre. [ + ]
AusBiotech responds to Budget 2026–27
The life sciences industry body has responded to measures set out in the Australian Government's Budget 2026–27, welcoming some measures while expressing caution about others. [ + ]
Queensland "clears rape kit DNA backlog"
In Queensland, all inherited sexual assault examination kits have been processed and a backlog of major crime DNA samples reduced by 70%, the government has announced. [ + ]
MV Hondius passengers return to Australia under strict infection control measures
The Australian CDC has provided an update on hantavirus risk to Australians and infection protection and control measures for returning MV Hondius passengers. [ + ]
$6.2m for nine science projects involving Japan and neighbours
Investments under the Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund will support nine international projects, with six to involve Japan as a key partner. [ + ]
$96m RNA Research and Manufacturing Facility opens in NSW
The new 4500 sqm RNA Research and Manufacturing Facility within the Macquarie University Innovation Precinct will produce new and existing RNA therapeutics. [ + ]
Cartherics and Catalent announce enhanced partnership
To support immune cell therapy products for the treatment of cancer and endometriosis, Australian biotech Cartherics has announced an enhanced partnership with Catalent. [ + ]
