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_SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million for three more years of growth
Digital Entertainment

_SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million for three more years of growth

SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million from South Australian Government, ensuring its innovation festival continues through 2028 with expanded startup opportunities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
RMIT offers free IT diploma for women in Victoria 2025
eLearning

RMIT offers free IT diploma for women in Victoria 2025

RMIT has confirmed that its free Diploma of Information Technology for women and gender diverse individuals will continue in 2025, bolstered by government funding.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
South Australia's Kanyini satellite launched via SpaceX mission
EduTech

South Australia's Kanyini satellite launched via SpaceX mission

South Australia's Kanyini satellite has successfully launched via SpaceX's Transporter-11 mission, marking a groundbreaking achievement for the state's space sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 18th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Government funding stories

Stories from Other Regions

Government funding stories

UK unveils new Cyber Unit amid mixed funding concerns
Data Protection

UK unveils new Cyber Unit amid mixed funding concerns

UK launches central Cyber Unit to harden public sector defences, as experts warn GBP £210 million funding may fall short of ambitions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 7 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Funding from FedDev adds support for Black businesses in GTA
Small Business

Funding from FedDev adds support for Black businesses in GTA

Federal Economic Development invests CAD $2.4 million in Black Creek Community Health Centre to back Black entrepreneurs across Toronto.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Waipuna Hospice to optimise logistics with Middlebank review
Supply Chain

Waipuna Hospice to optimise logistics with Middlebank review

Waipuna Hospice partners with Middlebank Consulting Group to enhance logistics, cut costs, and boost efficiency, securing sustainable care for life-limiting illnesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
UK universities & insurers launch GBP £2 million AI risk project
Fintech

UK universities & insurers launch GBP £2 million AI risk project

UK universities and insurers have launched a GBP £2 million project to develop insurance products addressing risks from commercial artificial intelligence use.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
SCALE AI invests $98.6m in 23 Canadian AI projects
Digital Transformation

SCALE AI invests $98.6m in 23 Canadian AI projects

Funding will boost AI adoption in industries such as aircraft maintenance, retail, and recycling, with private funds leading.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 12th Jul 2025
AI minister announces $3.5 million funding for machine-learning healthcare program
Artificial Intelligence

AI minister announces $3.5 million funding for machine-learning healthcare program

Ministry invests in HealthSpark, a Vector Institute programme boosting AI-driven healthcare innovations and startups.

By Jake MacAndrew • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
UK's injects GBP £500 million into quantum computing
Quantum Computing

UK's injects GBP £500 million into quantum computing

The UK's new Industrial Strategy pledges GBP £6.6bn to the British Business Bank and GBP £500m for quantum computing to boost tech innovation and growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
UK & European finance teams accelerate automation to combat fraud
Crypto

UK & European finance teams accelerate automation to combat fraud

UK and European finance teams boost automation adoption, with 81% increasing use to combat fraud and ease regulatory burdens, says survey.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
AI assistant boosts college enrolments by 18% in Wales
EduTech

AI assistant boosts college enrolments by 18% in Wales

Coleg y Cymoedd has reported £5.9 million in financial benefits and an 18% rise in enrolments thanks to ARNY, a bilingual AI assistant launched with ICS.AI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
CIISec adds AI & quantum modules to CyberEPQ curriculum
EduTech

CIISec adds AI & quantum modules to CyberEPQ curriculum

The Chartered Institute of Information Security introduces AI and quantum computing modules to its CyberEPQ programme, enhancing cybersecurity education for students.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
How government support can bolster business cybersecurity
EduTech

How government support can bolster business cybersecurity

With cyber threats at an all-time high, the UK's new Labour government has a critical opportunity to strengthen business cybersecurity through legislative reform and support.

By Scott Kramer • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
MAT finance leaders urge Labour for increased school funding
EduTech

MAT finance leaders urge Labour for increased school funding

MAT finance leaders have urged Labour to boost school funding, highlighting rising costs, pay awards, and SEND provisions as critical concerns from an IMP Software survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Netsafe warns of inadequate response to rising online fraud
EduTech

Netsafe warns of inadequate response to rising online fraud

The Ministry of Justice's latest crime survey reveals a surge in online fraud, highlighting an urgent need for a coordinated multi-agency response, says Netsafe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
Quantum computing faces hype & hurdles, EY & Oxford caution
Quantum Computing

Quantum computing faces hype & hurdles, EY & Oxford caution

A whitepaper by EY and the University of Oxford's RTI highlights the transformative potential of quantum computing while urging responsible innovation and risk mitigation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024