QTX WEST AUSTRALIAN PROGRAM

2019 - 2020

Experts from each sector combined with commercial mentors to assist in solving aligned challenges with the potential to reshape industries.

“One of the great opportunities in front of Western Australia is to utilise exciting new technologies, which are applicable across different sectors. Automation, data analytics, AI and other technologies transcend areas of strengths in this State, from mining to oil and gas, agriculture, medicine, the environment and the space sector. I am delighted that the Quantum Technology Exchange specifically addresses how these powerful, new technologies can be applied to improve and diversify the State’s economy and create the jobs of the future.”
Professor Peter Klinken AC, Chief Scientist of W.A. and Advisory Board, Australian Space Agency.

10 Program Participants were selected via a competitive process by industry experts. Each has potential global competitive advantage with existing innovative products that can solve common supply chain challenges across multiple industries including the international space sector.

“One“Western Australia is home to world-leading technologies and innovators in remote operations, robotics and artificial intelligence. The technology that is already utilised in Western Australia in mining, the offshore oil and gas industry, agriculture, environment and medicine now also has the potential to be utilised for remote mining operations on the moon. With support provided by the McGowan Government through the $16.7 million New Industries Fund’s X-TEND WA program, I’m excited to see Quantum Technology Exchange work with small-medium businesses to enhance opportunities in this area to create jobs and diversify the State’s economy.”
Dave Kelly, Western Australian Innovation and ICT, Science Minister.

QuantumTX in W.A. operates a collaborative model with support from Curtin University Space Science & Technology Center, Fugro Remote Systems Technology, Roy Hill, Triangle Equity Partners, Fugro Remote Systems Technology and AgriStart. The initiative also received grant funding from the Western Australian Government and the Australian Government, including Australia’s Industry Growth Centres for energy resources and for mining equipment, technology and services; NERA (National Energy Resources Australia) and METS Ignited.

2020 WEST AUSTRALIAN PARTICIPANTS

For the WA 2020 Program; 12 Participants were selected via a competitive process by industry experts. Each with potential competitive advantage with existing innovative products that can solve common supply chain challenges across multiple industries including the international space sector.

SAPIEN CYBER

Sapien Cyber is an Australian company, founded in 2016, bringing leading edge cyber security, threat intelligence solutions and Security Operating Centre to our clients. Our mission was to create the world’s most sophisticated purpose-built cybersecurity solution, designed to detect cyber-attacks within geographical dispersed networks. Sapien has developed a world-leading sophisticated system of systems technology platform that transcends traditional threat detection and system vulnerability assessment, our sophisticated combination of technologies meshed with human intelligence that provides organisations with unparalleled visibility, threat detection and response capabilities.
Sapien delivers a suite of services designed to facilitate secure operations in an increasingly insecure and hostile cyberspace.

NEXXIS

Nexxis was officially founded at the start of 2014. Like all great business ideas, Nexxis started with a strong vision. That was and continues to be to fill a void in the global market with the right products, right technologies, the right team of people and the right business model.The equipment, technology and solutions Nexxis provides fundamentally allows industries to access remote environments and places they otherwise wouldn’t, or to test and measure the integrity of hard to reach surfaces and materials.

SENTIENT

Sentient Computing is a specialist software development company which provides powerful and immersive 3D and VR visualisation, and automation solutions for industrial markets. Sentient’s solutions combine real and virtual data, enabling clients to visualise and better understand their assets to increase production, reduce downtime and improve safety. This unique technology is complementary to traditional control and maintenance systems.

SOUTH METROPOLITAN TAFE

South Metropolitan TAFE is working with leaders in industry to provide Western Australia with the skills and capabilities for a smart future. Working collaboratively with global industries, our partnerships support economic and community development goals to ensure our graduates are ready to work with emerging technologies and engage in our diversifying economy. South Metropolitan TAFE offers more than 500 qualifications, from foundation courses and apprenticeships to diplomas and skill sets, with over 37,000 students across its twelve campuses.

CHIRONIX

Chironix specialise in software that enables autonomous systems to perform independently at their optimal level supporting human efficiency and workplace productivity. We know the importance of reliable machine systems and our ability to operate with them in the workplace in a native manner. This includes both virtual and physical systems. We have developed technologies that optimise human capability and our ability to interact seamlessly with robotic solutions. Our partnerships with Boston Dynamics/Clearpath Robotics coupled with Google X (Glass) and Google Cloud provide us with the necessary partner frameworks to work towards symbiotic relationships between humans and machines to the benefit of the human workforce. Our products have consequently focused on service robot interaction, Natural language processing, 3D Slam and navigational techniques, applied robotics, and human workforce optimisation.

SPACE INDUSTRIES

Space Industries are developing the Lunar Resource Extraction Vehicle (LREV) to produce water for use in space and on the Moon for hydration of astronauts, watering crops, propellant and production of electricity to sustain life on the Lunar surface. The LREV can also produce Helium-3 for use on Earth in MRI medical imaging, super cooling, national security and future energy technologies. Space Industries was selected as a top 10 global finalist to NASA iTech by subject-matter experts for relevance, likelihood of success, and potential Earth and space-bound applications.

SUBSEA ENGINEERING

Subsea Engineering Associates is an independent consultancy specialising in automated engineering, serving clients around the world from offices in Perth, Australia. Our engineers are pioneering the application of automation to subsea, pipeline and other engineering disciplines through our proprietary ICE Platform technology. Accelerating engineering and data management processes allows us to operate at scale – to improve decision quality, explore possible solutions to complex problems and deliver practical outcomes.

TERRA15

Terra15 is a technology company which combines our unique hardware with analytical software to turn any standard optical fibre cable into thousands of individual vibration sensors/microphones. This platform is a highly effective solution for continuous real-time monitoring of long infrastructure particularly in remote locations, such as pipelines, oil & gas wells, conveyor systems, rail, roads or perimeters. The applications are broad and we welcome co-development opportunities across industry sectors.

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SPACE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CENTRE

With established partnerships with NASA and Lockheed Martin, the Curtin Space Science and Technology Centre is home to the largest planetary research group in the Southern Hemisphere. Exploring the origins and evolution of our solar system and conducting research fundamental to space exploration, the Centre is unique in combining blue sky science with engineering and industry engagement.

EXODUS SPACE SYSTEMS

Exodus Space Systems is building a Kinetic Solution for Space Debris (KiSSD), a novel, cost-effective, and versatile method which will reduce the risk of collisions between artificial objects in space and reduce the cost to satellite operators of mitigating these collisions. We are also working to develop partnerships with satellite operators and insurers, national space agencies, as well as other key stakeholders in WA that can help Exodus become a leader in space debris clean-up, advanced manufacturing, and a provider of highly-skilled Australian jobs.

OFFSHORE SIMULATION CENTRE

Our aim is to make the Oceans a safer place, by providing education to the people who work on them and by making offshore operations safer. The Offshore Simulation Centre is a world class facility, which offers high quality training and assessment services to the Australian Oil and Gas sector, together with state of the art Digital Asset Simulation, that provides rapid testing and verification of operations, in a safe and repeatable environment.

BINAR SMALL SATELLITE

Curtin University’s Space Science and Technology Centre (SSTC) have built their own pocket-sized satellite, known as a cubesat, which they will launch on a re-supply rocket to the International Space Station with the European Space Agency (ESA) partnering with Curtin to provide mission control capability for the project.

PROGRAM APPLICATION INFORMATION

TechX is powered by leading innovation providers, Atomic Sky, and its team of experienced business scale-up facilitators. It’s supported by a range of financiers, corporate and government partners who provide access to sites, specialist sector expertise, technical mentors and networks.

Through the program each company will be provided condensed capability building, tailored site visits and direct mentoring to build capability, capital and connections.

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