Technology, Innovation & Science

Burns surgeon Fiona Wood has been appointed to the board of John Van Der Wielen-chaired biotechnology company Orthocell as it prepares for international commercialisation.

A Perth-based startup will chart out a study to sequester carbon from Kwinana's industrial plants offshore in a bid to reduce environmental impact from the 7 million tonnes of emissions generated in the area each year.

A WA industry-backed robotics consortium has launched an academy to train a new generation of Australian and Kiwi space mission experts.

The prime minister's visit to the United States has unlocked a $A5 billion deal with tech giant Microsoft to build a cyber shield and upskill Australians.

A project designed to extract green hydrogen from untreated water at a significantly cheaper rate has topped the Curtinnovation awards.

Technology developed for Western Australia's mines and gas platforms will play a crucial role in building living quarters on the moon for NASA's US$93 billion Artemis program.

A pitch to bring some of the world's foremost space mission experts to WA by Dutch geoscience firm Fugro has received a $5 million boost from the state government.

One of two new investment syndicates, VentureX Capital has a specific objective.

Perth-based proposal management firm BidWrite has signed a multi-million-dollar deal to develop an AI-powered tender writing platform.

Perron Institute postdoctoral researcher Oliver Li has won a grant valued at more than $500,000 to lead a research project developing effective treatment for motor neurone disease.

The Housing Industry Association has been caught up in the PwC cyber attack after its membership data was leaked to the dark web.

Gaming technology company VGW reported big revenue gains to almost $4.84 billion in the past year on the back of a significant marketing spend, but profit was down.

Perth has been a proving ground for Wevolt's Airbnb-style service, matching EV owners and charging stations.

Operators of a digital platform which could one day end onerous ID checks for government services say Perth will be the first step in a nationwide rollout.

Mining and space sectors are collaborating to solve our biggest challenges.

The opening of a new solar robotics facility in Canning Vale has been lauded by Minister for Innovation Stephen Dawson as testament to the state's emerging technology capabilities.

Three early career researchers from Western Australia are among the finalists for national science competition FameLab Australia 2023.

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A WA pharmaceutical innovation for respiratory viruses is closing in on human trials after being awarded a $500,000 government grant.

Two new specialist investor networks were launched in Western Australia this week, adding extra capital raising avenues for local startups.

The state government has awarded $4.3 million to nine health and medical projects, including developing new therapy for liver cancer and delaying Alzheimer's disease progression.

A WA invention using silkworms to fix perforated eardrums is nearing human trials having been buoyed by promising pre-clinical tests.

Sydney-based technology business Atturra has offered to acquire Paul Everingham-chaired IT solutions provider Cirrus Networks in a $49 million deal.

Billions is being spent developing electricity storage from the mine gate to the end user.

Perth-based wave tech developer Carnegie Clean Energy has won a $6.3 million contract to deliver and operate its technology in Europe.

The state government has moved on progressing its proposed Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Hub in the South West after engaging Deloitte to undertake a feasibility study.

Researchers have published a report on MH370, finding a possible location for the missing aircraft to be about 1,500 kilometres west of Perth.

Perth-founded internet service provider iiNet is shutting down its email service in a move that is expected to impact thousands of businesses and individuals.

Parts of the Browse, Perth, Bonaparte and Northern Carnarvon basins will be opened to offshore greenhouse gas carbon capture exploration, as part of an acreage release.

TPG Telecom, the group operating Vodafone and iiNet, will be simplifying its brand portfolio with a target to drop its plans and products from 6,000 to about 100.

Business leaders should opt for simplicity and track where their customers are when making choices about platforms.

International Graphite has won state government approval for construction of a qualification-scale battery materials plant, part of its $441 million Collie processing plan.