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Australia Innovates - The Series

Innovation thrives in Australia. It’s home to pioneering experts who are helping to shape our world and globally renowned hubs that are delivering world-firsts.

Across the country, researchers are making breakthrough discoveries and bringing them into the real world to transform industries. Healthcare specialists are harnessing technology to save lives and create new ones. Read these innovation stories and watch the videos of these experts to find out how Australians are changing the world – from leading their fields to creating entirely new ones. And discover why there’s nothing like Australia for business events.

Discover the innovations being led by Australian experts

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Pioneering new hybrid rocket technology

Australian rocket company Gilmour Space is emerging as a world leader in hybrid rocket technology with a vision to provide more affordable access to space.

Sachini De Silva © Tourism Australia

Redesigning water solutions for remote communities

Process engineer Sachini De Silva has co-created a sustainable, off-grid solution to provide access to clean water in remote locations, with the potential to be scaled internationally to assist in agribusiness and disaster response.

Professor Ben Eggleton © Tourism Australia

Harnessing light to revolutionise communication

Australia is a world leader in nanotechnology. At the University of Sydney, acclaimed nanoscientist Professor Ben Eggleton specialises in photonics – the science and technology of light waves.

Dr Michael Wagels ACCISS MW © Tourism Australia

Changing lives with 3D-printed bones

Brisbane based plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr Michael Wagels, has changed people’s lives with innovative world-first procedures using 3D-printed technologies.

Professor Genevieve Bell in Canberra © Tourism Australia

Shaping the future of our digital world

Artificial intelligence, machine learning and data are changing the world but it’s vital to keep humanity in technology. So, Professor Genevieve Bell is creating a new branch of engineering.

Professor Bronwyn Fox © Tourism Australia

Launching a new era in manufacturing

Professor Bronwyn Fox has helped to develop world-first techniques to 3D print carbon fibre composites at a large scale.

Peter Harrison, Heron Island, Queensland © Tourism Australia

Protecting the world's greatest coral reef

Marine Ecology research and robotics generate new coral on the Great Barrier Reef.

Dr Michelle Perugini © Tourism Australia

Revolutionising IVF through artificial intelligence

Renowned expert in AI enhanced healthcare, South Australian Dr Michelle Perugini has developed new technology that uses artificial intelligence to improve the success rate of IVF.

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