Technology, Innovation & Science

The government is allocating $1 billion toward developing quantum computing to put Australia at the forefront of the emerging technology.

With a background in mechanical engineering, Akkodis global president Jan Gupta brings a different perspective to the tech sector.

The federal government is putting aside $3.4 billion to accelerate research in areas such as hypersonics, quantum technologies and drones.

Erin Clark has created an app that provides a fresh and entertaining insight into Perth's past.

Technology could alter perceptions of what or who is considered ‘elite'.

Food innovator Whole. has raised $1.5 million to fund the development of its technology, which reduces waste and enhances efficiency in the production process.

A new Perth venture capital fund is seeking $20 million for a wide range of electrification developments.

Researchers are now seeking ways to mitigate the technology's potential downsides.

Highly-feted Perth startup Tiller Rides is seeking a new owner to help commercialise its e-bikes after being hit by delays and churning through $5 million from investors.

Five months after striking a deal to buy Pfizer's WA manufacturing operation, Bridgewest Group has completed the purchase and outlined plans to add to its 400 local staff.

A Canadian $15 million-dollar investment fund with a solid tech focus is growing a collaborative community worldwide.

Pressure is building on businesses to justify retaining personal data as consumer awareness of cyber security builds in the aftermath of the Optus, Medibank and Latitude hacks.

Four Western Australian startups have between them received 13 per cent of the federal government's latest $19.7 million round of commercialisation grants.

Agtech startup Agora Livestock has banked more than $1.1 million to fund commercialisation of its trading platform, after winning a major federal government acceleration grant.

Medical technology company Artrya Limited has appointed experienced executive Mathew Regan as the company's new leader after its co-founder John Barrington resigned.

The state government has selected Perth business Spacecubed to run the co-working and event space at Technology Park in Bentley after a $7.5 million upgrade.

Perth's largest and most profitable tech company, VGW Holdings, has announced a share buy-back for investors wanting to cash in their holdings but has no plans for an IPO.

Businessman Peter Holmes à Court has been named as one of three new speakers added to the line-up for the TEDxPerth event being held April 1.

Dug Technology had millions tied up with Silicon Valley Bank before its collapse, but is not expecting any financial loss after the US Federal Reserve assured customer deposits would be secured.

Interactive has bought Western Australia-based Slipstream Cyber Security, with the national service provider claiming the acquisition came at a critical time for Australian enterprises amid cyber threats.

Data centre DC Two has been roped into a legal stoush involving the landlord of its Bibra Lake headquarters and a company believed to be claiming ownership of equipment at the site.

AROSE, a consortium led by Fugro and Nova Systems, has been named one of two companies that will design an Australia-made lunar rover for NASA's next trip to the Moon.

A handful of Perth-based tech companies have sought to quell speculation of their exposure to prominent tech lender Silicon Valley Bank following its collapse at the weekend.

The state government has struck a partnership deal to utilise one of the world's "most powerful and greenest” supercomputers to make climate change projections for WA.

The City of Perth will host a conference bringing together global representatives focused on creating a sustainable energy future.

Kensington-based Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre has added two new recruits to its board as well as a strategic adviser in a bid to propel the scale of the business.

Approaching creative challenges from outside a human perspective can deliver some unexpectedly good results.

Perth-based cloud gaming platform provider Pentanet has struck a deal to deliver a service to Optus customers in 2023.

Resources demand has driven growth in WA's regtech sector.

Western Australia's state-of-the-art agrifood and beverage precinct, tipped to deliver up to $330 million into the economy, has officially opened.

Ian Campbell has backed startup that offers a new level of customer insights.

Information technology company GetSwift has been slapped with a $15 million fine, the largest penalty ordered against a company for breaching continuous disclosure laws.