Technology, Innovation & Science

Perth startup turned multi-billion-dollar business Canva is continuing to pursue global expansion by acquiring London-based data visualisation platform Flourish.

As the economic case for EVs strengthens, WA stands to gain significant new industries from a major revamp in the market.

Empired, now a wholly owned subsidiary of Capgemini Australia, has won a $59 million IT services contract with Water Corporation.

Perth tech company Healthengine has completed a $30 million private capital raising and says it is still exploring an initial public offering and listing on the ASX.

The CFMMEU has been fined $18,000 after an official contravened right-of-entry laws at the NextDC data centre project in Perth.

Osborne Park-based Veris has struck a $30 million deal with Telstra, sending the surveying company's shares up by more than 25 per cent.

New research covering more than 600 businesses paints the most detailed picture assembled of WA's startup and tech sectors.

Perth-based IT services company Cirrus Networks has landed another contract with the federal government, worth about $4.5 million.

An annual tech fest in the US threw up a vast array of creative solutions and devices.

Kanopy founder Olivia Humphrey has launched her next business, Storyd Group, which is investing in films by female creatives and tech start-ups.

It's hoped construction of a $3 billion, globally significant space research project in the Murchison region will start mid-year, as negotiations with Traditional Custodians for a land use agreement continue.

Hazer Group shares fell 9 per cent today after a manufacturing defect in its reactor vessel further set back its demonstration project.

Andrew Forrest-backed Emyria is slated to start human clinical trials within weeks for a cannabinoid drug to treat psychological distress.

Electrical services business GenusPlus Group has won a $40 million contract from Telstra, as part of the telco giant's move to decommission its exchange buildings across Australia.

NRW Holding's mining division has signed an agreement with MaxMine to use its technology across a $300 million Dalgaranga gold mine contract in Western Australia.

Andrew Forrest-backed Swoop Holdings is completing its first acquisition of the year, having agreed to buy South Australian network provider iFibre for $1.5 million in cash.

Swedish company Hexagon has expanded its WA presence with a second local acquisition, buying drilling technology business Minnovare in a deal potentially worth in excess of $100 million.

Perth business Kinetic IT has scored another major contract from the state government, involving ICT services at Department of Communities sites across Western Australia.

Fairfax Media has been ordered to pay Power Ledger co-founder Jemma Green $400,000 in damages over articles alleging she misled investors.

It has been a positive year for 10 startups Business News has followed throughout 2021.

Western Australia's bid to spearhead the nation's space sector has taken a small step, with California-based LeoLabs eyeing Collie as home for its first low earth orbit radars in the country.

Soaring valuations for tech companies and mining stocks have brought major shifts in this year's list of WA wealth creators.

Harvest Technology Group is looking to raise $11.1 million to boost working capital, with commitments to the tune of $3 million already received from major shareholders.

A new cohort of angel investors has shown support for the state's startup scene by presenting $100,000 to three emerging businesses at this year's West Tech Fest.

Startup founders seeking hockey stick growth are in for a surprise.

'Tis the season for tech, with the annual West Tech Fest filling the calendar from December 6 to 10.

Customers are creatures of habit, so a new product needs to be a significant improvement on the competition.

Tattarang has further expanded its portfolio of IT interests with an approximately $25 million investment in dark fibre infrastructure provider FibreconX.

Investment in the metaverse and beyond present opportunities for the local tech sector.

Perth start-up Zipline has raised $6 million in a bid to double its employee base and launch its compliance software products in the US next year.

Limitless WA: The launch of Western Australia's first homegrown satellite has helped to take the state's space aspirations to new heights.

Shares in Perth-based medicinal cannabis aspirant Emyria were up as much as 21 per cent after the business revealed a $5 million backing from Andrew Forrest's investment business, Tattarang.