Deep tech
The co-founder and chief executive of PsiQuantum says he believes there is “no alternative” to leveraging the semiconductor industry as a means to build the world’s first commercially useful quantum computer.
It's possibly the biggest ever injection of Australian taxpayer funds into a startup. But will the Albanese government's $940 million quantum computing bet pay off?
Australia is home to some of the world's most renowned quantum researchers and companies, yet the government chose an American startup to invest $940 million in.
The Australian space tech company wants to be “roadside assistance” for satellites, and launched its first spacecraft in March.
The WA startup is in the process of completing a small round to scale up its business ahead of a Series A before the end of the year.
In what might retrospectively look like an obvious union, prominent VC Elaine Stead is joining the CSIRO-backed venture capital fund.
Australian universities routinely demand around 30% of any company founded based on research conducted on campus. That will need to change if the country's new economy is to reach its potential.
The semiconductor IP company is confident in its tech. Its bigger problem may be encouraging investors to stay patient.
After 5 years of R&D, highly touted computer vision startup Visionary Machines is no longer flying under the radar, and is firmly focused on commercialising its technology this year.
Quantum computing is a potential trillion dollar industry. Several leading Australian startups stand to become global titans if that eventuates, but it won't be easy.
One of the standout performers on the ASX so far this year makes technology being used to thwart deadly drone attacks in major conflict zones around the world.
Grok has announced it will only focus on climate-related investments that support decarbonisation of the planet and achieving net zero.
A maiden rocket launch for Queensland-based Gilmour Space Technologies could mean liftoff for a growing cohort of Australian space tech companies already punching above their weight.
Sydney-based ARIA Research has created world first tech in an area that attracts a lot of government support and very little VC interest - assistive technology for people with a disability.
Backed by Suzuki, the Australian startup is more inspired by mining equipment than by futuristic self-driving taxis.
Nvidia's soaring success this year shows the potential — and profitability — of deep tech. Can Australia take advantage?
Deep tech is about pioneering foundational tech to solve devilishly complicated problems. Australia has shown promise but needs to get better at converting knowhow to commercial success.
Australia could play a key role in the global production of the world’s most vital tech, industry voices say.
Disagreements over responsible artificial intelligence development, most recently over open-source AI, are shaping the fast-growing industry.
Founded in Melbourne, Synchron has inserted its brain implants into 10 human patients. Further along than Neuralink in clinical trials, it has attracted funding from Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos.
She's now a partner at one of Australia's most successful deep tech funds Main Sequence, investing in startups that want to change the world.
Ben Lamm’s ‘de-extinction’ company Colossal has been valued at US$1 billion. But what’s the business case for resurrecting extinct animals?
The rise of artificial intelligence can conjure an alarmist spectre of the robot apocalypse, but Harrison.ai is one example of how the technology can save lives.
Everyone is excited about Australia's Samsara Eco, which has developed tech to dissolve plastics in under an hour. Even VCs who aren't invested in it.
An Australian agtech company has just raised $6 million for the AI technology it's been developing to improve the quality of red meat.
