Science research gets Budget boost
09 May, 2018Multiple funding boosts for science research, including precision medicine and genomics, were announced in the 2018–19 Federal Budget.
Opinion: 2018–19 Budget should focus on biotech
04 May, 2018 by Lauren DavisDr Chris Nave, CEO of the Medical Research Commercialisation Fund, shares his thoughts on how the upcoming Budget could be used to boost Australia's biotech industry.
Funding boost for WA researchers
02 May, 2018The Western Australian Health Translation Network (WAHTN) has received a $6.1 million funding boost.
Seed funding for biomedical projects
20 April, 2018Four clinically led biomedical engineering projects have received seed funding from the UNSW faculties of Medicine and Engineering.
Biotech receives funding for Parkinson's tech, clinical trial
13 April, 2018Global Kinetics Corporation has received funding for its work improving the lives of those with Parkinson's disease using advanced medical technologies.
$12m in funding to improve cancer research, treatment
19 March, 2018Cancer Institute NSW has announced $12 million in grants funding, supporting 20 projects that are set to improve the lives of cancer patients across the state.
Funding announced for six new research collaborations
27 February, 2018Projects outcomes include the development of 3D-printed materials for the vision impaired, improved grain crop production through better weed control and innovations in advanced composite paints.
Funding for 13 medical researchers and projects
02 February, 2018Thirteen medical researchers and projects tackling critical health issues across northern Australia have received government funding.
NHMRC announces $640m in funding, plus a boost to female researchers
07 December, 2017The National Health and Medical Research Council appears to be getting into the Christmas spirit early, announcing $640m to support Australia's health and medical researchers as well as an initiative to reduce the difference in funded rates between male and female lead investigators.
EOI open for $5m BioMedTech Horizons program
01 November, 2017MTPConnect has opened expressions of interest for the Australian Government's $5 million BioMedTech Horizons program.
$7.3m funding for 20 medtech, pharma projects
27 October, 2017Twenty national medtech, biotech and pharmaceutical projects will receive $7.385 million in funding from the industry growth centre MTPConnect.
Over $200 million announced for Australian medical research
13 October, 2017The Australian Government has announced a $197 million investment in world-leading medical research projects to improve the lives of patients, as well as $5 million to improve access to cutting-edge breakthroughs for adolescents and young adults with cancer.
Cancer start-up receives US$16m funding
19 June, 2017QUE Oncology, a clinical-stage biotechnology company established by The University of Queensland and Emory University (Atlanta, USA), has received US$16 million in series A investment.
IP Group to invest $200m in Australian research
01 June, 2017British intellectual property commercialisation company IP Group has signed agreements with nine Australasian universities to invest $200 million in finding and developing companies involved in disruptive innovation.
NHMRC restructures grant funding program
26 May, 2017The National Health and Medical Research Council has restructured its grant program following a major review.
