Tech & Innovation
News, opinions and advice on technology development and the state of innovation.
Federal Government announces $71.3M for 238 research projects
Senator Kim Carr, Federal Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, today announced that 238 projects will share in funding of over $71.3 million under Round 2 of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Projects scheme.
A collection of crazy inventions
Toaster kettles? Skeleton socks? Stair drawers? Check out this hot video collection of cool inventions.
2009 iAwards winners announced
Some familiar, Anthillian companies were among the winners at last night's 2009 iAwards, hosted by the AIIA.
Anthill Cool Company Global Growth Award Winner 2007...
Threadless Art Director Ross Zietz
Last night I headed to the State Library in Melboure to check out the first event in the 'Portable Film Festival 2009 Symposium Series', produced by...
Australian exporters can claim IP expenses from 1 July '09
For the first time, Australian exporters will be eligible to claim IP expenses under Austrade's Export Market Development Grant Program (EMDG).
Australian exporters can claim IP expenses from 1 July ’09
For the first time, Australian exporters will be eligible to claim IP expenses under Austrade's Export Market Development Grant Program (EMDG).
Thinking INSIDE the box
Activities to foster innovation often focus on the sexy-subject of product innovation (including Anthill's SMART 100). According to Peter Bryant, innovation strategist and Senior Fellow of the Kellog Innovation Network, Australian businesses might be better off looking inward and using innovation as a tool to enhance operational efficiencies. It's time to think inside the box!
Japanese astronaut testing "stink-free" underwear
It might not be quite up there with curing cancer or developing alternative energy systems, but scientists from the Women’s University in Tokyo might very well have improved the lives of astronauts (and their colleagues) with the invention of stink-free underwear.
Japanese astronaut testing “stink-free” underwear
It might not be quite up there with curing cancer or developing alternative energy systems, but scientists from the Women’s University in Tokyo might very well have improved the lives of astronauts (and their colleagues) with the invention of stink-free underwear.
Vinyl Wall Clocks
The era of vinyl albums is a distant memory for all but a few old skool DJs and retro trendoids. But it doesn't mean we can't celebrate vinyl's beloved role in history by hanging recycled albums on our walls as a permanent reminder of time passed. The Grateful Thread’s recycled vinyl wall clocks are as cool as many of the records they are made from.
Hold 2,000 movies on one disc… thanks to Australian research
A team of researchers at the Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia, have used nanotechnology to boost the storage potential nearly 10,000-fold compared to standard DVDs, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature.
25 finalists for International Next Big Thing Award announced
The 25 finalists in INNOVIC's Next Big Thing Awards have been named and will be on show at the Melbourne Museum from 30 May to 12 July. The Awards, which identify exciting new commercial innovations, were opened up to international entries this year. The finalists reflect the key challenges of our time in the medical, environmental and ICT fields.
Who needs employee share schemes anyway?
I have a friend who I'll call Trevor (for the sake of discretion).
I'm sure that many of our readers will know someone just like...
Medical Research Discoveries: Taking Health into the Next Century
Innovation Series Sydney Luncheon: 4 June 2009
'Medical Research Discoveries: Taking Health into the Next Century'
When: 4th June 2009
Where: Sydney (Sofitel Wentworth Hotel)
The...
Tuckerman’s seven lessons from seven weeks of travel
Instead, I hope that you (dearest Anthillians) find value in these seven business observations and tips from seven weeks of travel.
Tuckerman's seven lessons from seven weeks of travel
Instead, I hope that you (dearest Anthillians) find value in these seven business observations and tips from seven weeks of travel.
Grant funding: the winners and losers from Federal Budget ’09
Today, our Government Grants specialist, Adrian Spencer, considers the post-Budget winners and losers. Looking for a Government Grant? Here's your cheat sheet.
How to stay on top
Adobe didn't get to where it is today by playing defence. And, as Brad Howarth discovers, the company knows it must keep innovating to stay on top. It's a lesson for us all.
Federal Budget 09 brings hope for emerging companies, but time is still critical
Following on from his first report plotting the impact of the closure of Commercial Ready Grants on Australian innovation, Nick McNaughton provides his assessment of the 2009 Budget and looks specifically at the impact of the announcements relating to the improved R&D Tax Concession and the introduction of the Commonwealth Commercialisation Institute (CCI).
Nanoscience delivers ‘Space Ghost’ wrist device
This video may be more than seven months old, but it's still relevant to the revolutionary leaps being made in the Nanoscience field.
Launched alongside...