Avicena Systems

A Perth startup led by three tech veterans is planning to manufacture and export a new high-speed COVID testing machine after getting backing from the state government.

Fifty Perth-based companies and organisations - including education institutions, numerous local startups and not for profits and mining giants have been announced as finalists for the INCITE Awards - WA’s longest running ICT Awards program.

A local company hoping to roll out mass screening COVID-19 tests in airports has been picked for a $3 million federal manufacturing grant.

Avicena Systems, Vix Technology and East Metropolitan Health Service were among the winners at the annual Incite Awards for WA tech.

From Pilbara driverless trains to rapid virus testing, WA minds have created innovative technology.

Four companies including VeinTech and Vision Pharma have been selected as finalists in the Great for the State category at the Innovator of the Year Awards.

Christian Porter says he’s taking the long view in his new portfolio, sharpening the focus of industry policy and hoping to improve research commercialisation.

WA-based innovators have been recognised at the national technology awards, including West Perth-based startup Avicena Systems.

A COVID-19 screening system designed by West Perth start-up Avicena Systems has been cleared for use in a large-scale trial in the state’s fly-in, fly-out workforce.

West Perth company Avicena Systems has ticked off another big achievement, with the Therapeutic Goods Administration authorising its locally developed diagnostic technology.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss economic data, Greatland, Rio Tinto, South Freo power station, public sector wages, power and energy, Mandogalup, black cladding, Avicena and Garry Brown-Neaves.

Perth company Avicena Systems aims to confirm research finding that tech startups established by older founders have a higher chance of success.

Senior editor Mark Beyer explains how the founders of Avicena Systems are defying the popular image of young, plucky entrepreneurs and chalking up wins on the back of their experience.

Perth-based medical technology company Avicena Systems has won a $3 million grant from the federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources for a collaborative research partnership with the University of New South Wales.