Cell Bauhaus is building computer-based replicas of living systems to accelerate bioengineering. By modelling entire cells, it aims to recast biology as a discipline of digital design, rather than trial-and-error. This story appears in Issue 19 of Forbes Australia, out now. Tap here to secure your copy. After years of watching academic breakthroughs stall before reaching […]
Despite a continued drought of mega-deals, Australia’s venture funding climbed back to the billion-dollar mark in Q3, driven by a surge in accelerator activity and heightened investor appetite for deep-tech and AI-focused companies.
The annual list, now in its fifth year, highlights emerging businesses across the region, with this year’s entries collectively raising nearly $3 billion in funding.
Dr. Sam Wenger is betting that Direct Air Capture (DAC) could hold the key to averting climate catastrophe. His Sydney-based startup, DacLabs is pioneering a technology that strips carbon dioxide from the air we breathe.  This story is featured in Issue 18 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. Climate change is a daunting challenge, […]
The solar tech company, Impacts Renewable Energy, is heating up Australia’s industry. This story was featured in Issue 17 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. We all know the sting of hot water from a garden hose on a summer’s day – but Trevor Powell, CEO and founder of Impacts Renewable Energy, saw more than […]
H2X Global aims to redefine transport with hydrogen fuel cells, offering a cleaner, more durable alternative to hydrogen combustion and fossil fuels. It’s designed for heavy loads, built to last a million kilometres, and engineered with tanks tough enough to withstand gunshots.  This story was featured in Issue 16 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. […]
Industry specialists expect the tech industry spending to remain solid, especially in Australia, despite recent layoffs and market turmoil
After six decades of continual growth, China’s population has finally begun to decline after holding its place as the world’s most populous country since UN records began in 1950. China’s 2022 population of 1.4 billion is down 850,000 from the year before, a decline that analysts expect to accelerate, with the country expected to yield […]