Using nanoparticles to transform glass

A new method of injecting nanoparticles into glass has created potential applications for biomedical engineering and 3D displays.

Transforming Australian automotives

RMIT has secured funding to build an automotive centre that will direct the Australian automotive industry towards high-value exports.

Chatting with chatbots

The future of chatbots is more than just small-talk, says researchers at CSIRO and the University of Queensland.

Diversity brings a competitive advantage

Women must leverage the new demand for gender diversity, says Yasmine Finbow, Director of the Women in Tech. conference.

Remote mobile communication

A mobile phone system able to be operated in remote areas without a cellular network or internet access is being designed for the emergency services sector.

Software saves rainwater

New software developed by the University of South Australia is helping Southeast Asia’s buildings conserve rainwater.

Supercomputer empowers scientists

From designing better drugs to pondering the nature of gravity waves, the University of Western Australia’s new supercomputer is empowering big data research.

Parents and schools connect

A mobile application that bridges the communication gap between parents and schools in Australia is set to expand across the globe.

Brain-powered bionic spine

A thought-powered device that will enable paralysed people to walk is on the path to commercialisation, thanks to Australian neurologist Dr. Thomas Oxley.

Disruptive microgrid clusters

Microgrid clusters are making it easier to go off-grid as neighbours help each other manage peak energy loads.

New digital mentoring project announced

A new digital project will connect Indigenous Australians.

Australia’s first nanoscience facility launched

World-leading innovators visit for two-day conference in $150 million building.

HoloLens to revolutionise training

A leading global defence and security company is developing hi-tech industry applications for Microsoft’s HoloLens Platform.

Fighting corrosion in the desert

Inspection technology using ultrasound and magnetic measurement helps to maintain natural gas pipelines.

A 3D printed smile

Griffith University uses 3D tissue engineering to revolutionise dental disease.

Mining money-saver

Curtin University has created TopDump – a mine waste optimiser that could cut costs and reduce environmental damage.

Nuclear waste solution

ANSTO’s Synroc team is a leader in the global nuclear community for nuclear waste immobilisation and treatment technology.

Top 25 R&D Spin-off Awards

The Top 25 Science Meets Business R&D spin-off companies accept their awards at the Business of Innovation conference.

Cloud collaboration

Using cloud computing to process data from the world’s largest radio telescope.

Top 25 insights: spin-off start-ups

What advice do the Top 25 R&D spin-off companies have for future start-ups?

Top 25 insights: start-up challenges

How did the Top 25 R&D spin-off companies overcome major start-up challenges?

Top 25 insights: valley of death

Leaders of the Top 25 R&D spin-off companies share how their companies made it past the ‘valley of death’.

Top 25: international insights

Leaders of the Top 25 R&D spin-off companies talk about the lessons they have taken from overseas markets.

Top 25 insights: venture capital

What do some of the Top 25 R&D spin-off company executives have to say about overcoming risk and attracting capital?