Women in tech get Qld government boost
04 September, 2017Women have received support from the Queensland government to continue with their science and technology research while on maternity leave.
StartCon 2017 promotes talented start-ups
04 September, 2017Australia's largest start-up conference, StartCon 2017, will be supported by the NSW government.
LaunchVic funding continues for accelerators
30 August, 2017The fourth round of funding has been opened by LaunchVic to help attract start-up accelerator programs to Melbourne.
Victoria leads when it comes to tech unicorns
25 August, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingWith three tech start-ups with a valuation of more than $1 billion, Victoria has produced more unicorns than any other state, according to LaunchVic.
Govt caps IT contracts to give SMEs a bigger bite
23 August, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIndividual government IT contracts will be capped at $100m and three years' duration to help give smaller Australian tech companies more opportunities to secure government projects.
Digital grants boost Mackay businesses
17 August, 2017The Small Business Digital Grants program being run by the Queensland Government is assisting small businesses in Mackay.
NSW start-ups to learn from Israeli counterparts
16 August, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA delegation of 10 FinTech and cybersecurity start-ups will visit Israel in September for a 10-day innovation masterclass.
New investment models needed for smart cities
16 August, 2017Governments are being urged to ease procurement practices, enabling micro-investment for the future of smart cities.
NZ launches investment guide for tech sector
12 May, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe New Zealand government is seeking to attract more local and international investment in the nation's burgeoning technology sector with the publication of a new investment guide.
Aussie start-up to launch 100 satellites
12 April, 2017A constellation of nanosatellites will be launched by Fleet, after $5 million in Series A funding was provided for the venture.
Redback tech advancements receive govt funding
07 April, 2017The Queensland Government has provided $1.96 million in funding to renewable energy business Redback Technologies.
Govt won't be "ATM" for states' smart city programs
14 March, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCanberra plans to take a more hands-on role in driving smart city projects from their inception, which means no longer acting as an ATM for state governments, according to Minister Taylor.
Investment in Aussie FinTech sector hits new record
28 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTotal investment in Australia's FinTech sector surged from US$185m in 2015 to a record US$656 million in 2016, despite a significant global decline in FinTech investments, according to KPMG.
Victorian start-ups receive funding boost
01 February, 2017An additional $4.9 million will be provided by LaunchVic for the Victorian start-up sector.
Affordable internet access supported by Microsoft grants
05 December, 2016Microsoft will continue to provide grants to those organisations that work to improve affordable internet access to underserved markets.
