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Orthocell

Orthocell soars 356% on test results

Mark Beyer Mark Beyer
08 May 2019

Shares in Perth biotech Orthocell more than quadrupled in value today after the company released positive results from a trial of its nerve regeneration product.

Empired

Empired loses out on Main Roads works

Adrian Rauso Adrian Rauso
07 May 2019

Shares in Empired fell as much as 20.5 per cent today, after the company announced it would not have its contract extended for the provision of ICT services for Main Roads Western Australia.

Tech Scene: Fire Tech

Adrian Rauso Adrian Rauso
06 May 2019

Stirling-based technology education provider Fire Tech Australia recently launched STEM unitED, a school program aimed at promoting careers in STEM by introducing WA students to robotics and drones, and the software used to operate and maintain this tech.

FBR

FBR shares up 20% on Brickworks JV

Business News Business News
06 May 2019

FBR, formerly known as Fastbrick Robotics, has commenced a 50/50 joint venture with Brickworks, called Fastbrick Australia, to provide a ‘Wall as a Service' offering to the Australian market.

WhiteHawk

WhiteHawk shares soar 88% after US contract wins

Business News Business News
03 May 2019

Shares in WhiteHawk soared from 6.4 cents to 12 cents, in three days of trading, after the Perth-based cyber security announced it had secured two contracts in the United States.

Chemo@home opens doors to better care

Delia Price Delia Price
30 Apr 2019

Safety and quality are paramount for the unique medical business as it celebrates a successful expansion to the east coast, and new health fund partnerships.

PainChek

Curtin spin-out receives $5m boost

Delia Price Delia Price
29 Apr 2019

Perth-based company PainChek has received a $5 million investment from the federal government to implement its world-first smartphone pain assessment and monitoring device in aged care centres.

City of Perth

Arts, STEM receive $110k sponsorship boost

Delia Price Delia Price
26 Apr 2019

Three organisations have today received sponsorship totalling $110,000, after City of Perth commissioners endorsed key sector development sponsorships to assist in nurturing Perth’s business environment.

Roto-Gro International

Roto raises $3.6m

Business News Business News
24 Apr 2019

Hydroponics technology company Roto-Gro International has completed a $3.6 million share placement, with the funds set to fast-track expansion of its research and development facility in Canada.

Public Transport Authority of WA

Friend or threat – looking at the heart of Huawei

Matt Mckenzie Matt Mckenzie
23 Apr 2019

Debate around the selection of Huawei to roll out the communications network for Metronet is just an example close to home of how the western world is grappling with the rise of the Chinese company as a technology powerhouse.

Tech scene: ClimateClever

Adrian Rauso Adrian Rauso
23 Apr 2019

ClimateClever is an online program that enables schools to reduce carbon emissions associated with electricity, gas, water and waste, save money on utility bills and improve student learning around sustainability, climate change and carbon reduction.

Startup Weekend

Hackathons driving business innovation

Chloe Constantinides Chloe Constantinides
18 Apr 2019

Hackathons’ benefits to business include fast-tracked R&D, marketing, improved employee engagement, problem solving, recruitment strategies and more.

Family Zone Cyber Safety

Family Zone raises $5.5m

Business News Business News
18 Apr 2019

Family Zone Cyber has raised $5.5 million in a share placement to support further growth and support its expansion in the United States.

Huawei still keen for Aussie 5G work

Matt Mckenzie Matt Mckenzie
17 Apr 2019

Huawei deputy chair Ken Hu has argued that moves by western countries to stop the Chinese company participating in rollout of next generation telecommunications technology will reduce competitive tension in the sector and hold back innovation.

AssetOwl

Assetowl shares soar 225% on The Agency deal

Business News Business News
16 Apr 2019

Shares in the Simon Trevisan-chaired startup, Assetowl, more than doubled today, after it signed a trial agreement with The Agency Group Australia for its property management software.

NEC Australia

Simulations help Calytrix win real deal

Matt Mckenzie Matt Mckenzie
16 Apr 2019

A Perth-based business that merges computer simulation with live battlefields has partnered with some big international platers in the defence space

Nauti-Craft awarded for innovation

Business News Business News
12 Apr 2019

Dunsborough-based firm Nauti-Craft was last night presented with a prestigious award in London for its development of an innovative marine suspension system.

INX Software

Tanarra Capital buys majority stake in INX Software

Business News Business News
10 Apr 2019

A majority shareholding in Perth-based INX Software has been bought by the private equity arm of Melbourne investor John Wylie’s Tanarra Capital.

WeDispatch

Tech scene: WeDispatch

Adrian Rauso Adrian Rauso
08 Apr 2019

WeDispatch was formed when Dublin-based WeBringg acquired Perth-based Spatula.io in July 2018, and the software development team continues to be based at IQX at the University of Western Australia.

Royal Perth Hospital Medical Research Foundation

Grants target complex health needs

Delia Price Delia Price
08 Apr 2019

Medical researchers targeting reduced hospital readmissions, off-the-shelf cancer therapy, and 3D bone printing are among those to have benefitted from the Royal Perth Hospital Medical Research Founda

Perth entrepreneur develops ‘clicks-and-bricks’ strategy

Madeleine Stephens Madeleine Stephens
08 Apr 2019

A focus on high-end retail and a unique shopping experience are key factors driving Bethany James’ latest move.

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