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Smart SMEs Market Validation Program (MVP)- $28m of grants for SME’s
Sep 3rd
MVP (Market Validation Program) is a $28 million competitive grants program to help SMEs with innovative, commercially orientated R&D tailored to meet the technology needs of Victorian public sector entities. SMEs will now be invited to propose solutions in response to one or more TRS.
To register to attend an information session, follow this link and select one of the 6 sessions available.
GITEX Dubai 17-21 Oct 2010 -Victorian EOI
Sep 2nd
GITEX Dubai 17-21 October 2010, Dubai, United Arab Emirates In its 30th year, GITEX remains the premier ICT event in the Middle East focusing on the region’s fastest growing areas – IT business solutions, telecommunications and consumer electronics. Last year, more than 133,000 visitors attended from 134 countries. There were 3000 exhibitors including 28 international More >
EnergyAustralia awarded Smart Grid, Smart City project
Jun 10th
EnergyAustralia has been announced as the successful bidder in the Australian Government’s Smart Grid, Smart City project. The $100 million demonstration project will be primarily based in Newcastle, with elements extending to a number of other nearby centres. The initiative will gather information about the costs and benefits of smart grids to inform future decisions by More >
CEO announced for Commercialisation Australia
Apr 20th
Mr Doron Ben-Meir has been appointed inaugural CEO of Commercialisation Australia, which helps researchers and entrepreneurs turn ideas into dollars and jobs.
Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr announced the appointment in Melbourne while opening Collaborating for Success – the inaugural conference of the Government’s innovation advisory bodies.
“Mr Ben-Meir will play an essential role in building Australia’s innovation capacity and ensuring that great Australian ideas are developed in this country rather than going offshore,” Senator Carr said.
Federal Funding of $196m for Commercialisation Australia to start Jan 2010
Oct 20th
The next phase in the establishment of Commercialisation Australia has been announced. Commercialisation Australia will begin operating in January 2010 and will provide multi-tiered assistance to talented researchers, entrepreneurs, and innovative firms to take their ideas to market. As announced in the 2009-10 Budget, the Australian Government is establishing Commercialisation Australia (formerly known as the Commonwealth Commercialisation Institute) to More >
Round 3 Results published for Retooling for Climate Change
Oct 15th
12 projects shared $3.8 million in Australian Government funding under the latest executed round of theRe-tooling for Climate Change program. RCC offers dollar for dollar grants from $10,000 to $500,000 to help small and medium manufacturers reduce the environmental impact of their production processes. See the list of results. Round 5 applications close on Monday More >
Commonwealth Commercialisation Institute Update
Oct 4th
Extract from Senator the Hon Kim Carr’s recent speech at BioMelbourne Network CEO Forum 29th Sep 2009 – Commonwealth Commercialisation Institute Consultations have also been taking place on the new Commonwealth Commercialisation Institute. It will receive $196 million over the next four years and $82 million a year thereafter to deliver a radically new More >
Smart Water Fund Round 7 – Victoria $2m
Sep 28th
Funding now available – apply now! Smart Water Fund Round 7 is now open for application with $2 million available for innovative water projects across urban Victoria. The Smart Water Fund seeks project submissions for innovative sustainable water use projects that focus on the areas of water conservation, water recycling and / or biosolids management. More >
Victoria’s Science Agenda (VSA) Strategic Projects Fund 2009 now open
Sep 9th
The VSA Strategic Project Fund is now open for funding applications of $5m up to $10m for projects that support activities in the research and development stage of the innovation continuum. They will strengthen Victoria’s international competitiveness and ensure the ongoing vigour of our innovation system. A budget of up to $25 million is now More >
Small Business Online Program Grant
Aug 23rd
A new $10 million Small Business Online Program will run over two years and conclude on 30 June 2011. The objective is to equip small businesses to go online and significantly enhance their web facilities and engage in e-business capabilities, as well as reducing their costs and improving their market opportunities. The Small Business Online More >
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