Latest Research And Development News

HIQ Limited has locked in non-dilutive funding from the Victorian Government to underpin a $4.9 million project expanding its manufacturing and research footprint in Victoria, supporting its global growth ambitions.

AFT Pharmaceuticals posted a 22% revenue jump to NZ$254.7 million and a 39% increase in operating profit to a record NZ$24.4 million for FY26, exceeding guidance. The company targets over NZ$300 million revenue for FY27, fueled by international expansion and a deepening R&D pipeline.

Strategic Elements Limited is raising up to $1 million via a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) at 3.5 cents per share, with attaching options exercisable at 4 cents, to fuel development in Energy Ink™ and Stealth Technologies.

Island Pharmaceuticals has appointed Mark Herzog as Senior Global Health Security Advisor and secured roles in key Medical Countermeasures Coalition groups, boosting its US biodefence engagement ahead of pivotal Galidesivir Animal Rule studies.

AVITA Medical reported a 4% revenue increase in Q1 2026 with a narrowed net loss, underpinned by a new BARDA contract and promising Cohealyx clinical data. Leadership changes and regulatory approvals support a confident outlook.

Delorean Corporation has banked a $5.76 million cash refund from the Australian Government’s FY2025 R&D Tax Incentive, underpinning its bioenergy infrastructure growth. Another refund linked to FY2026 expenditure is anticipated next year.

Anteris Technologies reported a $22.9 million net loss in Q1 2026 but bolstered its cash position to $283 million following a $320 million capital raise. The company is scaling manufacturing and clinical activities for its DurAVR transcatheter heart valve, with US patient enrolment now underway in the pivotal PARADIGM Trial.

Unith Ltd (ASX:UNT) posted Q3 FY2026 revenue of A$1.26 million, secured a $2 million finance facility to fuel commercial expansion, and showcased significant advancements in its AI Digital Humans platform, including proprietary streaming technology and SDK launches.

BPH Global’s Indonesian unit has locked in a four-year MoU with ITBM to integrate student-driven operations and research at its Takalar coastal seaweed site, setting the stage for scaled commercial development and local collaboration.

Andromeda Metals has secured a $1.66 million cash refund from the Australian Government's R&D Tax Incentive program, reflecting $3.4 million of eligible expenditure tied to its Great White Project.

Arovella Therapeutics undergoes a major board overhaul and CEO resignation following a shareholder push, as the company embarks on a strategic review of its cell therapy platform.

Nexsen Limited teams with Universiti Malaya to launch a joint research facility aiming to develop a rapid biosensor detecting E. coli and Salmonella simultaneously, addressing a critical food safety gap in Southeast Asia.