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  • Spinout ambitions for RMIT’s renewable refinery tech
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    Driving force in catalytic renewables refineries, renowned researcher Professor Tianyi Ma, is eyeing the practical application of his team's groundbreaking innovations in hydrogen production and carbon dioxide conversion.

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  • Fighting microplastics one beach at a time
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    The Australian Research Council Research Hub for Future Fibres is bringing industry and universities together to tackle microplastic shredding. The Hub is increasing awareness and promoting changes to combat the global microplastics crisis.

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  • ANU to boost Australia's nuclear and biosecurity expertise
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    Close to $10 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) funding will support The Australian National University to bolster capabilities in plant biosecurity and nuclear and radiation science.

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  • Cicada Innovations to launch new incubator at Westmead Health & Innovation District
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    Deep tech incubator Cicada Innovations will manage a new health-focused incubator supporting pre-revenue health-tech startups in bridging the gap between research and commercialisation.

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  • Recycled roads pave the way to a sustainable future
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    Australians generate 2.6 million tonnes of plastic waste every year, with landfill space expected to reach capacity by 2025. A RMIT University led project is setting out to solve this by incorporating plastics, including soft plastics, into asphalt.

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  • Trailblazing new energy sources to sustain lunar spacecraft
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    A partnership between Trailblazer iLAuNCH and Adelaide-based clean energy technology firm entX is set to revolutionise the landscape of sustainable energy solutions that will power future space missions.

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  • Mining tech startup Plotlogic closes $43m Series B round
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    As the world’s renewable clean energy transformation drives demand for vital minerals, Brisbane-based mining technology firm Plotlogic has raised $43 million to increase investment in R&D and continue its expansion into North America market.

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  • CSIRO, universities get $12m for CleanTech research
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    Five projects at RMIT University, the University of Melbourne and the CSIRO will develop networks of clean energy experts across the globe, allowing Australian researchers to connect with international research and companies and collaborate.

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    Two electric car charging stations in an underground parking station with blue signs and yellow lines on the ground marking car spaces.
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  • $64 million in funding for new ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centres and ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hubs
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    Thirteen new Australian Research Council ‘hubs’ have each received a share of more than $64.8 million in funding to mentor and train Australia's next generation of research professionals.

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  • UNSW SMaRT Centre partners with Jamestrong to bolster aluminium manufacturing in Australia
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    A ‘green aluminium’ partnership will make Jamestrong one of the world’s first manufacturers of aluminium aerosol cans created from recycled and non-recycled material.

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