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For this edition of Limitless, we have selected some of the most notable recent success stories in WA’s innovation, technology and science sectors.

Entrepreneurs who have built sustainable businesses, investors who have made exits, and scientists making an impact.

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Technology, Innovation & Science

Carnegie surges on JV announcement

By Russell Quinn

Shares in wave energy and clean technology developer Carnegie Wave Energy have moved up this morning after announcing it had signed a formal licensing and joint venture agreement with northern hemisphere development partner EDF EN.

24 Dec 2009

Government

Innovative start-ups get $64m fed funds

By Edited announcement

Developing and commercialising innovative technologies of 35 start-ups across the nation is the aim of the federal government's $64 million in funding, to be distributed by 11 fund managers.

18 Dec 2009

Technology, Innovation & Science

Abigroup secures 4G network contract

By Rebecca Lawson

Engineering and construction company Abigroup has today secured a contract with Seven Network subsidiary, vividwireless, to build part of Perth's new 4G wireless network.

07 Dec 2009

Technology, Innovation & Science

Nextgen wins NBN $250m regional work

By Edited announcement

Leighton-owned carrier Nextgen Networks has today been announced as the successful tenderer for the federal government's $250 million regional blackspots program, part of the roll-out of the national broadband network.

04 Dec 2009

Technology, Innovation & Science

Local IT sector reacts to changes

By Russell Quinn

Western Australia’s IT consultants are preparing for a significant jump in salaries and a shortage of IT specialists early next year as the local industry reacts to recent ownership changes and new trends in awarding contracts.

26 Nov 2009

Technology, Innovation & Science

UWA pays $3.25m in Sirtex settlement

By Rebecca Lawson

The University of Western Australia has agreed to pay Sirtex Medical $3.25 million to cover costs relating to an intellectual property matter involving Dr Bruce Gray.

05 Nov 2009

Technology, Innovation & Science

IP concerns over UWA case

By Jonathan Barrett

As the University of Western Australia seeks leave to appeal to the High Court over a blow to its intellectual property rights, universities and employers nationwide are wondering what they need to do to avoid a similar fate.

05 Nov 2009

Technology, Innovation & Science

Quickstep shares soar on Lockheed MoU

By Russell Quinn

Shares in North Coogee-based Quickstep Holdings have soared as much as 71 per cent in trade today following the announcement of an agreement struck with Lockheed Martin Corporation and another US aerospace giant.

04 Nov 2009

Education

Gray in new legal battles

THE legal imbroglio surrounding former University of Western Australia researcher and Sirtex Medical founder Bruce Gray has deepened.

08 Oct 2009

Education

UWA takes Gray/Sirtex case to High Court

By Mark Beyer

The University of Western Australia has taken its long-running legal dispute with Dr Bruce Gray, a former staff member and founder of profitable biotechnology company Sirtex Medical, to the High Court.

01 Oct 2009

Education

Balancing risk and entrepreneurship

By Mark Beyer

Legal disputes involving three Perth entrepreneurs highlight the risks that can unexpectedly change lives and careers.

10 Sep 2009

Education

UWA loses $75m Gray appeal

By Rebecca Lawson

Former University of Western Australia researcher Dr Bruce Gray will be able to keep his $75 million stake in Sirtex Medical after the Federal Court today dismissed the university's appeal over ownership of the biotech's intellectual property.

03 Sep 2009

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