Startupbootcamp has launched ‘Energy Australia’, a Melbourne-based accelerator to support startups working in the energy space.
A new study from Visa has suggested that Australians are becoming increasingly more comfortable with pairing IoT and AI tech with their transactions.
Trend Micro has announced the launch of a $100 million corporate venture fund designed to support emerging tech markets, with IoT one of the key focuses.
Perth-based startup Spectur has developed a solar powered, cloud-based security camera designed to thrive in remote areas and locations.
Sydney-based Wattcost has developed a consumer-friendly IoT device that slaps on a homeowners powerbox and allows them to track their energy usage.
Gilmour Space Technologies has raised $5 million in a Series A funding round to continue the development of their low-cost rocket technology.
Helping to drive the industry forward in Adelaide is Xped, an IoT platform and infrastructure company founded by Athan Lekkas.
South Australian space startup Fleet has raised $5 million in a Series A round led by Blackbird Ventures, with participation from Earth Space Robotics, Silicon Valley firm Horizon Partners, and Atlassian’s Mike Cannon-Brookes.
The New Zealand Government has put forward a plan to progress the country’s digital industry through new initiatives and educational reforms.
The government has announced funding of $151.5 million to develop four CRC’s dealing with food, agtech and transport for research and innovation.
Telstra announced at the continuation of its partnership with Ericsson, with the two companies working to launch a Cat-M1 IoT network throughout Australia.
Townsville will become the latest Australian city to get an Internet of Things network, with the Townsville City Council partnering with Campbell Scientific Australia to launch the initiative.
Spotless Group and Startupbootcamp have launched Hack at the G, an IoT and datatech hackathon at the MCG later this month.
Sydney Internet of Things (IoT) startup Thinxtra has launched a Partnership Program for Smart Councils, looking to offer 50 local councils around Australia the chance to be connected to the IoT and bring related solutions to their communities.
Canberra’s InnovationACT this week announced the six winning startup teams that will share a $50,000 seed funding pool to help kickstart their ideas. InnovationsACT is an initiative of the Australian National University and is Canberra’s largest innovation program, running over an intensive 10 weeks.
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