SUEZ takes a stake in Optimatics, enhancing its digital solutions for water networks
25 May, 2017SUEZ Ventures, the SUEZ Group venture capital fund, has announced that it is increasing its support for Optimatics growth through a capital increase alongside the existing shareholders, including cleantech fund manager Emerald Technology Ventures.
Fund to supercharge Australian innovations
05 December, 2016Australia's innovations will grow into successful businesses with help from the CSIRO Innovation Fund, a $200 million fund to commercialise early-stage innovations from CSIRO, universities and other publicly funded research bodies.
Funding to boost manufacturing in Victoria
13 September, 2016The Victorian and federal goverments have awarded grants in excess of $15 million to Victorian manufacturers.
Energy Action provides access to government funding offer for businesses in NSW
21 March, 2016Energy management technology and services company Energy Action Limited has announced that it can continue to offer government funding opportunities available to new and existing eligible business clients in NSW to assist them towards achieving significant energy savings and efficiencies.
CSIRO awards $2m for 3D mapping software upgrade
20 October, 2014UK-based start-up GeoSLAM is partnering with CSIRO to further develop the handheld 3D Laser mapping technology Zebedee.
Australia lagging in 3D printing investment
04 August, 2014In a bid to increase collaboration and cooperation in 3D printing, Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL) is launching the Additive Manufacturing Hub, the primary aim of which will be to seek investment in research.
$250K new technology grant for Laverton manufacturer
10 March, 2014A Victorian manufacturer has received a $250,000 new technology grant from the Victorian Government to fund new high-tech equipment to improve its competitiveness.
Petition to save auto manufacturing industry launches
18 November, 2013The Make Australia campaign has launched an online petition calling on Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane to act to save Australia's car manufacturing industry.
SPC awaits word on $25m funding
25 October, 2013The future of SPC Ardmona's Shepparton cannery hangs in the balance as the Abbott government deliberates over a $25 million grant the processor was promised by the Labor government.
Future auto industry bailouts subject to Productivity Commission review
08 October, 2013Any future action on the auto industry will be guided by a Productivity Commission review that will consider issues of productivity and sustainability for the industry, Federal Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane has said.
ABB receives $2.7m cybersecurity grant
25 September, 2013ABB has been awarded a $2.765 million grant by the US Department of Energy for a project that aims to improve cybersecurity in the energy sector.
New CEFC finance agreement to benefit manufacturers
01 July, 2013The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has committed $50 million in Energy Efficiency Loans (EELs) to help businesses improve their energy productivity.
Support for government grant applications available
11 March, 2013Government grants are available to businesses to support the review, implementation, acquisition or innovation of new technology or energy-efficient resources in their business. However, many companies aren’t aware of which government grants they are eligible for.
Finance solutions for Australian contractors
07 December, 2012Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC), the Australian Government’s export credit agency, offers specialist finance solutions that helped pipe suspension designer and manufacturer Binder fulfil a contract for Australia’s Gorgon LNG project.
Decision on Holden’s future expected soon
28 February, 2012A decision on Holden’s long-term future in Australia should be revealed “soon”, South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill says.
