NSW Defence and Aerospace Stride offers six months of fully funded, equity-free coaching for space, aerospace and defence ventures at TRL 4+. The program is valued at AU$40,000 per venture. Apply by 22 November 2026. cicadainnovations.com/progra…

Australia’s Digital Sovereignty Forum in Sydney on 7 December explores how Australia can strengthen its digital sovereignty through governance, infrastructure, markets and skills, bringing together leaders from research, industry and government. digitalsovereigntyforum.com.…

Dr John H Howard argues that Australia’s innovation priorities need to look beyond funding programs to recognise the work that turns research into practical outcomes. He also highlights the important role of states and territories. innovationaus.com/mapping-tr…

MQ Incubator’s Lunch & Learn on 14 Oct will explore how Australian founders and SMEs can access Export Finance Australia funding to support international growth. Attend in person or online. events.humanitix.com/mq-incu…

Impact X Showcase 2026 brings together health innovation and impact at UNSW’s Michael Crouch Innovation Centre on 18 November. Hosted by the UNSW Founders Program, the event runs from 5:30–8:00 pm in Kensington, NSW eventbrite.com.au/e/impact-x…

𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰 Are you bringing new ideas or research to market? Find funding, training, events, award programs & more in our October Newsletter: mailchi.mp/gemaker/oct-2026-… View more or subscribe: gemaker.com.au/resources/wha…

Innovation Bay’s jobs platform connects candidates with thousands of opportunities across Australian startups, scaleups and venture capital firms. Search by sector, technology, location or company, and create job alerts. Explore current opportunities. jobs.innovationbay.com/compa…

The STEMM Careers Forum will bring STEMM professionals, early-career talent and industry leaders together in Sydney, 18 Feb '27. Sessions will cover industry career pathways, networking, mentoring and hiring insights. Register by 31 October for early bird healthindustryhub.com.au/hea…

Science & Technology Australia’s Science Meets the Economy is a three-day intensive for STEM professionals developing their executive and strategic leadership capabilities. The residential program runs in Sydney from 9–12 November 2026. scienceandtechnologyaustrali…

Australia’s innovation intensity grew for more than a decade but has stagnated since 2021–22, according to a new index using nearly 20 years of firm-level data. It maps how innovation varies across industries, states and emerging technologies. pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/artic…

AROSE has mapped 255 STEM engagement initiatives across Australia, identifying gaps in early years, early careers, VET pathways, regional access, coordination and evaluation. The map is open for contributions from STEM program providers. arose.org.au/stem-ecosystem-…

Australia and the UK are strengthening innovation cooperation across renewable energy, genomics, research infrastructure and space. The latest Strategic Innovation Dialogue also explored commercialisation, industry growth and market access. industry.gov.au/news/austral…

Australia has launched a parliamentary inquiry into how AI and other technologies can lift productivity. It will examine technology adoption, barriers to innovation, skills needs and international experience, with a report due in September 2027. stockhead.com.au/tech/treasu…

Australia’s Digital Sovereignty Forum is on 7 December in Sydney, bringing together leaders across technology, research, policy and industry to shape Australia’s digital future. The focus is trusted AI, national capability and resilience. digitalsovereigntyforum.com.…

The 2026 AIP Physics in Industry Day will explore how physicists contribute to government, policy and public services. The free event is on 12 November at CSIRO Lindfield, with registrations closing 10 November. events.csiro.au/Events/2026/…

The 2026–27 MDx Impact Grants offer up to US$600,000 for clinical studies using syndromic PCR, with a focus on Alzheimer’s and neurodegenerative disease diagnostics. Applications are open globally and close 19 November. nature.com/immersive/mdximpa…

𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰 Are you bringing new ideas or research to market? Find funding, training, events, award programs & more in our September Newsletter: mailchi.mp/gemaker/september… View more or subscribe: gemaker.com.au/resources/wha…

In Episode 64 of Tech Transfer Talk, Steve Weiss of Grey Heron shares practical lessons on value propositions, production economics, customer engagement, financing and pathways to scale. techtransfertalk.com/episode…

Nominations are open for the 2026 ACvA Excellence in Cardiovascular Research Awards, recognising outstanding cardiovascular and stroke research across Australia. Nominations close 30 October 2026. ozheart.org/awards #ACvAAwards2026

TRaCE is offering up to $2.5 million in co-funding for Major Projects at the University of Newcastle, supporting businesses to scale clean energy and circular economy innovations. Expressions of Interest close 1 October 2026 trace.org.au/scale-your-rd/