Tag: SMEs
CSIRO invites WA agrifood start-ups to Innovate to Grow program
Western Australian (WA) small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the agrifood sector are set to receive a significant innovation boost with the launch of a transformative program by Australia's national science agency CSIRO.
Applications open for CSIRO’s Innovate to Grow program in medical technology
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announced the commencement of its Innovate to Grow program, a free 10-week online initiative aimed at propelling innovation in digital health and medical technologies, specifically catering to start-ups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
WA to create more jobs in maritime defence industry in new Babcock deal
The Western Australian government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with UK defence giant Babcock Australasia to create more local jobs and help boost the state’s maritime defence industry.
Report urges defence sector to invest $1B in Australian SMEs
The Sovereign Australian Prime Alliance (SAPA) and Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN) have collaborated on a report detailing a strategy to cultivate defence prime contractors and create a new $1 billion fund to acquire capabilities and services from medium and small companies.
Industry leaders commend launch of Australia’s $392M Industry Growth Program
Speakers at the National Innovation Policy Forum have expressed their support for the Australian government’s $392 million Industry Growth Program, officially launched on Monday, 27 November.
BAE Systems helps boost local industry capabilities with ‘Targeted Tasks’
BAE Systems Australia is collaborating with small and medium enterprises to enhance their capabilities to work on the Hunter Class Frigate Program as part of its “Targeted Tasks” initiative.
CSIRO makes R&D funding program available to more SMEs
CSIRO has expanded its Kick-Start Program, offering research and development funding and expertise to more Australian small to medium enterprises (SMEs).
Victoria launches new round of grants under Manufacturing Growth Program
Small and medium-sized Victorian manufacturers can now apply for grants under the second round of the Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program.
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Australian business activity slows in July with modest drop in new orders – Judo...
Business activity across Australian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has recorded another marginal decline as the seasonally adjusted Judo Bank Australia SME Business Activity Index fell to 49.1 in July, down from 49.6 in June.
Boeing inks defence contracts with small businesses in Capability Up-Lift program
Boeing Australia has awarded seven contracts to small businesses from various industries, such as manufacturing and cybersecurity after completing its first Capability Up-Lift Program.
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Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
