Faster rollout of Consumer Data Right could add 50,000 jobs to the economy The so-called Consumer Data Right (CDR) gives Australians some control over their personal data but should be expanded beyond bank accounts and energy needs.
“Sleeper issue”: SMEs will soon be swept up under a new mandatory climate reporting regime Stakeholders are concerned for smaller businesses who may not be aware clients will soon require climate data.
Government-backed accelerator delivering healthtech startup success and hundreds of jobs The ANDHealth+ program has supported hundreds of Australian health tech startups, which in turn have raised millions in capital and created hundreds of jobs.
“Make every watt count”: Energy-saving grants for SMEs now open Grants of $10,000 to $25,000 are up for grabs for small and medium-sized businesses to upgrade to more energy-efficient equipment.
From waves to plates: Ocean energy tech could make net-zero salmon a reality Combining Tasmanian aquaculture with West Australian technology, ocean energy could produce the food of the future -- net-zero salmon.
Birchal seeks $3 million from investors to expand its equity crowdfunding platform Venture capitalists and smaller investors who want to live more sustainably or have a clear conscience about how goods are made often turn to the licensed equity crowdfunder Birchal.
Cloud-based small businesses could unlock up to $9.3 billion in productivity gains Cloud-based computing and AI could unlock up to $9.3 billion in productivity gains and support 1.4 million jobs by 2030, an AWS report states.
