Thank you to everyone who joined us for Third Thursday in August, in particular our speakers Merrick Spain and Lucinda Hartley. The Data Enablement, Engagement and Exchange Program (DEEEP) was launched a month ago, as part of the Switching on Darwin Program. Merrick and Harbr’s Ryan Cauldwell provided an update on activity to data and […]
Grants to realize big ideas for agriculture from young innovators Applications are now open for the Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, a competitive annual grants program recognising and supporting young Australians aged 18-35 by funding projects that will benefit Australia’s primary industries. Senator the Hon. Bridget McKenzie, Minister […]
The Darwin Innovation Hub is proud to be a founding partner of the Switching on Darwin Program committed to initiating and expanding participation in the data economy, governance and advocacy for wider community participation and provision of supporting data services. Today, Civic Analytica announced their collaboration with executives from City of Darwin and key stakeholders […]
Australia’s energy technology ecosystem is being supported with the announcement of $2 million in new funding to help drive the future of energy resources innovation. The funding, which is being provided by NERA (National Energy Resources Australia), was announced today by Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, the Hon. Karen Andrews MP and Minister for […]
Last night, we had the privilege of attending the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair‘s From Country to Couture fashion show. The fashion show was a spectacular array of color, culture and art showcasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. From Country to Couture celebrates the marriage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contemporary fine art and […]
Do you know a science and technology entrepreneur? Someone who has commercialised technology? Or someone who has led the adoption of technology? Nominate them for a 2020 Clunies Ross Award. The Clunies Ross Awards have a proud 28-year-tradition of recognizing contributions by dedicated individuals who have shared their vision and knowledge with others to apply […]
2019 will be the third year that the Darwin Innovation Hub hosts #GovHack, and this year also signals GovHack’s 10th birthday! Last week, we held the NT Connections Event in collaboration with Desert Knowledge Australia to help give people a better understanding of GovHack and what to expect in this years competition. We also heard […]
ABC News: NASA scientists visit NT site which could eventually blast rockets to the Moon NASA scientists famous for scouring the red planet on rovers have travelled to the red dirt of remote Northern Territory to an area where rockets are expected to be launched within the next year. Todd Barber and Tom Nolan, both […]
What do you value most from your experience at the Darwin Innovation Hub? Last week we dedicated Third Thursday to our community. It was great to reflect on the achievements of the last two years, obtain feedback on our programs and events and to provide an update on what to expect in the coming months. […]
A local business working with INPEX is using the latest technology to boost safety and efficiency at the Ichthys LNG onshore processing facilities at Bladin Point. Established in 2017 by born-and-bred Territorian Max Lye, Skymax is using drones to assist with asset inspections and maintenance planning. INPEX Onshore Maintenance Manager Mark Wilson said the technology […]
