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The AI debate is moving from spectacle to substance
2 July, 2026

For the past three years, AI has been dominated by capability: better benchmark scores, more...
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How AI Is Reshaping R&D Grant Submissions
29 April, 2026

Australia’s R&D grant landscape is shifting quickly. For universities and industry partners, the old playbook...
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The Global IP Risk Facing Australian Businesses — and How IP Insurance Can Help
9 April, 2026

When Australian company Lucas Mills discovered a Chinese manufacturer had cloned its patented portable sawmill...
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Getting ‘CRC-P Ready’: Six top tips for Round 19 applications
18 March, 2026

If you’re eyeing CRC-P Round 19, it’s not just about having a great idea. The...
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Getting ‘AEA-Ready’: How to prepare for Ignite and Innovate applications
6 December, 2025

If you’ve ever opened the Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) guidelines and felt a little overwhelmed,...
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From Sandbox to Scale: reflections on the SERD papers
30 October, 2025

The Australian Government’s Strategic Examination of Research and Development (SERD), managed by the Department of...
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Why boards must prioritise STEMM skills for strategic growth
2 September, 2025

Board composition should prioritise STEMM competencies alongside governance and financial acumen, writes Natalie Chapman GAICD,...
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gemaker’s submission to the Strategic Examination of Research and Development
14 April, 2025

Introduction gemaker welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Strategic Examination of Research and Development...
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Using AI Tools in Technology Transfer
2 April, 2025

Practical AI has finally arrived, and tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Perplexity and others can...
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The State of Innovation in WA
30 September, 2024

The role of the state government in supporting entrepreneurship, start-ups and SMEs is the focus...
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A vital role for SBIR in Australia’s future-making
18 July, 2024

In an era where innovation drives economic growth and technological advancement, Australia faces a critical opportunity...
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Time for a rethink on government tenders and SMEs 
22 May, 2024

Winning a government tender can be life-changing for an Australian small business. But a perfect...

Our submissions

Strategic Examination of Research and Development
14 April 2025
gemaker’s submission to the Strategic Examination of Research and Development
5 August 2023
Gemaker’s Response to the Industry Growth Program Discussion Paper
26 May 2022
gemaker’s submission for the Research Block Grant Reform Framework
28 March 2022
gemaker’s submission to the Productivity Commission’s 5-yearly Inquiry into Australia’s Productivity Performance
19 October 2021
gemaker’s submission for The Higher Education Research Commercialisation IP Framework

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