From Sandbox to Scale: reflections on the SERD papers
The Australian Government’s Strategic Examination of Research and Development (SERD), managed by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, is reviewing the national R&D system across all sectors – with an aim to improve coordination, boost innovation, and strengthen research-industry links. Following stakeholder consultation, an independent expert panel, led by Robyn Denholm, has released six […]
gemaker’s submission to the Strategic Examination of Research and Development
Introduction gemaker welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Strategic Examination of Research and Development to help maximise R&D investment, boost business engagement, and leverage Australia’s scientific strengths to build new industries and meet national priorities. We specialise in research-industry engagement, R&D commercialisation, and technology transfer, with a senior team averaging over 20 years’ experience. […]
Using AI Tools in Technology Transfer
Practical AI has finally arrived, and tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Perplexity and others can now assist us with technology transfer and commercialisation. There is a lot to keep track of and to learn but here are some key things to know: There are hundreds of specialised AI models that have been optimised for specific […]
The State of Innovation in WA
The role of the state government in supporting entrepreneurship, start-ups and SMEs is the focus of a report Breaking new ground: Innovation in Western Australia, published following the parliamentary inquiry into WA’s innovation ecosystem which commenced in 2023. Setting the scene This comprehensive overview shows that while the flourishing start up sector has expanded 6-fold […]
A vital role for SBIR in Australia’s future-making
In an era where innovation drives economic growth and technological advancement, Australia faces a critical opportunity to enhance its sovereign capability and foster new industries through small business innovation research (SBIR) programs. These programs, which have seen substantial success in the US, offer a strategic framework for supporting startups and small businesses, enabling them to develop […]
Australia’s 2024-25 innovation budget puts ARENA in the limelight and another R&D review on the table
It was pleasing to see that the Federal Government’s 2024-25 budget has acknowledged the importance of science, innovation and research and development, with Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers noting that the current budget delivers a “transformation of the Australian Economy… and researchers can shape it.” The big economic story for the budget is the announcement of […]
Gemaker’s Response to the Industry Growth Program Discussion Paper
gemaker welcomes the opportunity to participate in the consultation on the Industry Growth Program. gemaker provides expert advice, services and training in the commercialisation of Australian research and innovation. Our senior team members average more than 22 years’ experience in this field. Since 2011, we have helped 45 research organisations, 11 Government agencies and 88 […]
The rise of AI: Navigating the second industrial revolution
The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought about a paradigm shift, transforming industries and altering the way we approach knowledge work. Mirroring the disruptive impact of the first industrial revolution, which replaced human and animal power with machines, AI technology will eventually displace humans from knowledge work in unprecedented ways Should you be frightened? […]
Australian research returns value six-fold
In her Keynote address at the recent Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia 2022 Conference (KCA), Professor Margaret Gardner, President and Vice Chancellor of Monash University, referenced recent Australian studies which demonstrated that for every $1.00 committed to research expenditure, over $6.00 of impact is delivered to the Australian economy. Professor Gardner said Australia should (justifiably) be proud […]
High-performance computing: a cost-effective, secure, green, Australian alternative
High-performance computing (HPC) accelerates data-intensive research, commercialisation and careers, but Australians have limited access to Government-funded HPC facilities. Some spend precious time and grant money setting up their own HPC system, while others resort to less secure, slower, cloud-based options, unaware that there is a better alternative. What is HPC? To process vast amounts of […]