Latest Research Development News

James Hardie Industries is set to close its Fontana and Summerville manufacturing plants, consolidating production to boost efficiency and cut costs by $25 million annually starting next fiscal year.

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals has initiated dosing in a preclinical study of its novel controlled-release injectable peptide platform, VLRX-L, aiming to enhance drug delivery for melanocortin-based therapies. Preliminary results are expected in the second half of 2026.

Aeeris Ltd has received a $506,992.50 refundable R&D tax incentive for FY25, fueling advancements in its proprietary Australian Weather And Risk Environment (AWARE) system and AI-driven forecasting tools.

Unith Ltd has strengthened its financial footing by securing a $1 million unsecured facility and receiving initial R&D tax refunds from Spain, validating its advanced AI platform and supporting its growth ambitions.

Fortifai Limited has acquired an exclusive license to Nol8, a breakthrough real-time data processing technology developed by the Technion. This acquisition positions Fortifai to revolutionize data handling across gaming, AI, finance, and cybersecurity sectors.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has secured a $384,466 cash refund from the Australian Taxation Office, reinforcing its financial position to advance AI-driven drug discovery programs.

CLINUVEL Pharmaceuticals is significantly expanding its VALLAURIX RD&I Centre in Singapore with a five-year strategic investment, aiming to become a global leader in advanced peptide drug delivery.

Livium Ltd has secured a A$663,000 R&D tax rebate for its subsidiary VSPC, pushing total FY25 rebates to A$1.4 million and reinforcing its push into advanced battery materials and recycling.

InhaleRx has boosted its funding facility by $12.6 million to accelerate clinical trials of SRX-25, a novel oral treatment for Treatment-Resistant Depression. This brings total available capital to $52.3 million, positioning the company for pivotal Phase III studies.

Microba Life Sciences has secured a $3.06 million R&D tax incentive refund for FY25, reinforcing its cash reserves and supporting ongoing advancements in gastrointestinal diagnostics and clinical therapeutics.

Imagion Biosystems is set to submit its Investigational New Drug application for the MagSense® HER2 breast cancer imaging agent in December 2025, paving the way for a Phase 2 clinical trial in early 2026. Collaboration with Wayne State University has refined the trial design, promising improved patient safety and diagnostic precision.

Race Oncology has received a $2.8 million Australian R&D tax refund for FY2025, with further overseas R&D rebates expected, bolstering its clinical development of innovative cancer therapies.