Research and Development (R&D) stories - Page 9
Aus battery company awarded $3.5M for projects here and Europe
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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power / energy
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cleantech
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sustainability
Calix will receive $3 million from the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, plus $0.5 million for CO2 capture from cement production.
Aussie telco Pivotel acquires two US satellite companies
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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spacetech
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m&a
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r&d
Australian telco Pivotel expands its reach by acquiring US-based MVS USA and Explorer Satellite Communications, boosting annual revenue to over USD $85M.
Call for Kiwi companies to recruit interns into R&D projects
Mon, 13th May 2019
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callaghan innovation
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internships
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r&d
‘Hundreds’ of New Zealand companies have the chance to recruit new skills and fresh thinking into their businesses.
NSW to give cybersecurity SMEs R&D gift cards
Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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cybersecurity
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r&d
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nsw government
SMEs in NSW can apply for a ‘cyber voucher’ which will connect them with cybersecurity research teams from one seven universities.
Callaghan Innovation board welcomes Frances Valintine & Angela Bull
Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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callaghan innovation
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r&d
Callaghan Innovation is welcoming property mogul Angela Bull and the reappointment of tech futurist Frances Valintine and to its board this week.
NZ’s Maori innovators are on the rise
Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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callaghan innovation
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nzte
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kiwibank
Māori innovators are making waves, with record participation in R&D and nearly half of the finalists in this year's New Zealander of the Year Awards.
ICT peak body’s policy focus pre-budget
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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government
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australian federal budget
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australian government
The AIIA highlights the need to boost Digital Skills, Innovation and Government ICT Procurement in Pre-Budget Submission.
China to usurp Europe in becoming AI research world leader
Wed, 12th Dec 2018
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ai
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r&d
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research
China could soon surpass Europe as the leader in AI research, driven by significant investment, access to vast data, and a talent influx, says Elsevier study.
Taiwan cybersecurity industry empowered by innovation
Mon, 26th Nov 2018
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dlp
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r&d
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market analyst
Taiwan’s cybersecurity industry is now worth more than US$1.26 billion, but what’s driving the innovation behind it?.
Spark to launch emerging tech innovation unit in 2019
Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
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spark
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r&d
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emerging technology
The as yet unnamed unit will be headed by Claire Barber and focus on R&D, operating as a distinct unit from the main business.
R&D Tax Incentive a welcome boost for tourism sector - TECNZ
Fri, 5th Oct 2018
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nz government
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r&d
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tourism
The government’s new R&D Tax Incentive could be a breakthrough for the tourism sector’s ability to innovate, adapt and change.
NZTech’s Graeme Muller on the R&D tax incentive
Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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tax
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nztech
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nz government
NZTech’s chief executive describes why he thinks the government’s research and development will work, and the pitfalls it needs to avoid.
Why Kiwi businesses need to invest in innovation
Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
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data analytics
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cartech
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callaghan innovation
Investing in innovation can lead to significant productivity gains for manufacturers, according to research by ANZ.
Toshiba Memory and Western Digital open new facilities in Japan
Wed, 19th Sep 2018
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
The two companies hope to cultivate the 3D flash memory business with the new research and manufacturing facilities.
Booster pledges $10m to Victoria Uni's Viclink startups
Tue, 28th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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victoria university
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r&d
Victoria University of Wellington’s Viclink and financial services firm Booster are set to invest $10 million to develop startups.
Dimension Data launches Client Innovation Centre for latest tech
Wed, 1st Aug 2018
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ar, vr & metaverse
The new co-innovation space will foster local business and technical collaboration in order to bring cutting-edge tech Down Under.
Govt's R&D tax credit scheme won't help small hi-tech firms, says NZTech
Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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nztech
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nz government
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r&d
Muller says NZTech has ‘critical’ concerns that companies currently receiving the growth grant will get less support in future.
UC senior lecturer a finalist in Kiwi innovation awards
Sat, 2nd Jun 2018
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university of canterbury
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kiwinet
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r&d
Dr Deborah Crittenden has been named as a finalist for her efforts in research behind an 'infinitely' rechargeable battery.
SaaS and cloud behind H1 success for TechnologyOne
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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saas
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cloud services
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financial results
SaaS platform contract revenue has grown 51% and revenue from cloud offerings by 217%, leading to a total of $120m in revenue over this half-year.
eInvoicing, unemployment, foreign trade – Xero comments on Budget 2018
Fri, 18th May 2018
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smb
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r&d
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einvoicing
Xero’s Craig Hudson breaks down Budget 2018, highlighting boosted spending on eInvoicing, R-D, and trade as potential boons for small businesses.