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Inclusion

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Development Alert implements sustainable projects and programs that empower those in need.
Development Alert is a registered charity in Uganda and is involved in Empowering Vulnerable and Poor communities on Livelihoods Improvement and Environmental well-being. Founded in 2019, it exists to identify, develop and promote talent, projects, programs and activities on and related to the fight against the causes and consequences of poverty, ill health, biodiversity loss and marginalisation for socio-economic and environmental wellbeing. Development Alert focuses on: 1) Education 2) Promoting access to clean and safe water. 3) Capacity Building and implementation of Income Generation Projects based on need. 4) Promoting Environmental conservation initiatives.
21 February 2023 by David Hauser...

FinTech

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Thriday Ups The Ante With Compare Our Competitors Feature
Small business banking, accounting & tax solution provider, Thriday, has upped the ante in the sector by rolling out an 'us against our peers' comparison feature. Up to 30 so-called competitors are bench-marked against Thriday across metrics including features, cost & support.Without any experience of using Thriday, nor any affiliation with them, I find this approach interesting, bold and intriguing, and wonder if it may set a precedent for further such differentiation pieces to aid the vendor-selection process in FinTech.You can run your own comparison here: https://www.thriday.com.au/compare
21 February 2023 by Ben Ford

Healthcare

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New class of antibodies is potential protection against COVID-19 variants
A new class of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies has been shown to neutralise multiple variants of the virus, providing hope for a better antiviral medication to prevent according to a new study from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research.  “Almost all commercially available antibodies for COVID-19 don’t work well anymore, says Dr Jake Henry, Research Officer at the Garvan Institute.  The research shows that the class 6 antibodies effectively neutralise SARS-CoV-2 variants, including Delta and Omicron strains.  Prof. Daniel Christ says, 'This is a new mechanism of action we’re seeing with these class 6 antibodies.'See article at: https://www.garvan.org.au/news-events/news/a-new-tool-in-the-arsenal-agains
21 February 2023 by Trevor Rowe

Startup

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Superior Pollination Solution
Israeli founder Saar Safra is presenting his game-changing technology in Adelaide at EvokeAG's startup showcase. Beewise provides robotic beehives to support bees in the face of climate change, allowing for superior pollination and dramatically improved honey yields. The newly designed hives include precision robotics, computer vision and AI. To date, Beewise has saved over 124 million bees with less than 1,000 devices in the field. Beewise is not changing how beekeeping is done, instead, they are simply applying it in real-time with a robotic arm vs a human one... Get in touch to learn more about applying this technology. https://israeltrade.org.au/2022/12/22/plan-bee-exploring-israels-solutions-to-australias-bee-problem/
21 February 2023 by Jeremy Ungar

Industrial

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Commercial trials for Waterless Dyeing
A new 100% water-free textile dying process is about to be commercially trialled in Geelong, Australia. The process can still deliver vibrant colours, anti-odour, fire-retardancy, moisture wicking and other features of modern coated textiles - but requires absolutely no water, 86% less energy and 88% less chemistry.  https://www.aumanufacturing.com.au/commercial-trials-expected-in-2023-for-australian-developed-waterless-dyeing-process
21 February 2023 by Kylie Hargrea...

Healthcare

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Spinal nerve cell stimulation to help stroke patients restore movement
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University note that a stroke can lead to disruption of connecti
21 February 2023 by IdeaSpies