NZ vs Australia Rivalry

August 7, 2011

Not content to thrash Australia at the Rugby yesterday, our friends across the Tasman are now gloating that they are more Innovative than Australia. Is a smaller country inherantly more nimble, flexible and quicker to spot opportunities? http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10743002

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Iphone 5 is on the move

August 4, 2011

With word starting to filter out that the Iphone 5 is starting to move around the world, one wonders how far behind Australia will be on this launch? http://www.cio.com.au/article/396069/apple_orders_10_million_iphone_5_units_/                    

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Nanopatch – Needle Free Innovation

August 3, 2011

The thought of getting your shots at the doctor is sure to put a chill up many people. But the fear of needles is about to end thanks to the commercialisation of a needle-free vaccination called NanopatchTM – made possible by the Australian Government’s Innovation Investment Fund. Using less vaccine, less pain, less chance of [...]

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Skill Shortage impacts Start Ups

August 2, 2011

The Federal Government recently released second annual Australian Innovation System Report, lists possible skill shortages as one of the major challenges facing Australian Start Ups. here’s a quick overview from StartUpSmart     http://tinyurl.com/3n5el3w      

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Cochlear bionic ear technology

August 1, 2011

The bionic ear technology developed by Cochlear has always been one of the highlights of Australian Innovation and Technology. Over 200,000 people worldwide have had their lives changed by it and this number is expected to grow dramatically with a new joint venture in India. You can read the full story here http://www.electronicsnews.com.au/news/australias-bionic-ear-technology-aiding-bringing

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Solar Powered Company Sign

July 31, 2011

Glad to see that Sydney has become only the third city in the world to install a large solar powered company building sign. Ricoh have powered up a huge sign that shines out from the corporate heart of North Sydney and can been seen for many miles. Full information here http://www.proprint.com.au/News/265174,ricoh-launches-countrys-first-solar-powered-sign-on-sydney-skyline.aspx    

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Christchurch – from Earthquake to Innovation Centre

July 31, 2011

As earthquake ravaged Christchurch considers it’s future, there’s quite a strong push on to develop a sector of the city as an Innovation Hub. Full report on http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/5363887/Secrets-to-success    

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Tech23

July 21, 2011

With $150,000 up for grabs Tech23 is shaping up to be an interesting event. With the 150 entries now being trimmed to 23 it’s interesting to see who made the cut. A nice story covering the event here at StartUpSmart

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Trade Marks Made Easy

July 20, 2011

Well, easier to check if your fab new business name will conflict with an existing one. A new simplified service just launched from IP Australia. http://pericles.ipaustralia.gov.au/ols/tmcheck/    

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Automobile Innovation

July 17, 2011

Nice story regarding Carbon this time. Not the Carbon tax but one piece carbon fibre automobile tyres being developed here in Australia. http://www.myfen.com.au/news/australia-to-develop-world-s-first-one-piece-carbo  

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