Latest Innovation News

Vulcan Energy has officially started full-scale construction of its Lionheart lithium chemicals facility in Frankfurt, targeting a 2028 commercial production start with a capacity to supply 500,000 EV batteries annually.

Wide Open Agriculture appoints Craig Swan as CEO and pivots to a contract manufacturing model to improve economics and scale lupin protein production, while receiving a A$1.69 million R&D tax rebate.

BPH Global’s Indonesian arm has entered Stage 2 of its collaboration with Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency to develop fucoidan extraction technology and a powdered supplement prototype, targeting commercialisation within months.

DigitalX Limited closed the March 2026 quarter with A$59.5 million in liquid assets, unveiling a A$30 million strategic investment program and delivering record revenue from its Sell My Shares platform, signalling a pivot towards disciplined capital deployment and sustainable growth.

Doctor Care Anywhere posted an 8.4% quarterly jump in consultations and sustained positive cashflow for the fourth consecutive quarter, while launching new digital health initiatives and reaffirming its medium-term revenue and profitability targets.

First Graphene has demonstrated a significant carbon reduction in cement roof tiles through a UK production trial with FP McCann, using graphene-enhanced cement to lower emissions and material use.

Temple & Webster is reshaping its leadership with co-founder Mark Coulter stepping down as CEO to become Executive Chair, while former executive Susie Sugden returns to helm the company from July 2026.

Adisyn Ltd has landed a A$14 million placement led by heavyweight institutional investors following two major graphene technology milestones in semiconductors and stealth drone materials.

Locksley Resources has kicked off maiden diamond drilling at its Desert Antimony Mine and El Campo Rare Earth Element Prospect, alongside producing 99.5% purity antimony trioxide, reinforcing its push for a US domestic critical minerals supply chain.

Aurora Labs has made significant strides in commercial propulsion delivery and deepened its partnership with European defence giant MBDA, while scaling manufacturing capabilities and reinforcing its Board with defence expertise.

ikeGPS Group delivered a strong FY26 with platform subscription revenue up 33% to NZ$19.2 million and positive underlying EBITDA in March, supported by AI-driven pricing and expanding US utility adoption.

Locate Technologies (NZX: LOC) reported its first positive Group EBITDA quarter with NZ$167k profit, driven by a 42% revenue jump in its AI-powered Locate2u platform. The company also launched a NZ$500,000 on-market share buyback, signalling confidence in undervalued shares.