Posts tagged Technology Grants
Digital Hubs, Digital Enterprise & Digital Local Government Grants (Round 2)
Jan 17th
Over $40 million in funding is available to the first 40 communities to benefit from the NBN rollout. These are federal government grants and successful round one applicants are now announced.
The next 19 communities are invited to apply for the grants; namely the Digital Hubs Grant ($13.6 million total), Digital Enterprise Grant ($10 million total) and the Digital Local Government Grant (($17.1 million total).
Deadlines for Digital Hubs and Digital Enterprise applications are 3/2/2012, while Digital Local Government applications close on 31/3/2012.
Collaborative Networks Pilot Program – Victoria $1.5m
Dec 21st
Funding of up to $1.5 million is being made available to accelerate the use of new innovations by Victorian firms through the establishment of the new Collaborative Networks Pilot Program.
The Collaborative Networks Pilot Program aims to build a collaborative culture and strategic partnerships between businesses and with the research sector, to improve the commercialisation of innovation and new technologies as well as boost productivity. The Victorian Government is calling for proposals from service providers interested in working with industry and the Government to build on Victoria’s innovation and technology strengths.
Commercialisation Australia results Nov 2011 – $3.7m
Nov 10th
9 companies receive funding of $3.7m in the latest round of grant funding for Commercialisation Australia. The inventions include three clean technology projects that could produce oil from recycled tyres, provide low-cost grey water treatment, and increase fuel efficiency in cars.
Five information and communications technology (ICT) inventions will also be supported through the grant funding, including a web platform that will help sporting organisations, and networking software to enhance online games.
Vic Small Technologies Industry Uptake Program (STIUP)
Nov 9th
Victorian businesses will have the opportunity to access Victoria’s world class, small technologies-related infrastructure and skills, thanks to the new $6.5 million Small Technologies Industry Uptake Program (STIUP).
Under this new initiative, Victorian businesses can apply for three types of STIUP access vouchers which they can exchange for access to small technology facilities and expertise.
There are three categories of vouchers on offer:
- Small Technology Feasibility (STFeas) vouchers up to $10,000
- Small Technology Technical (STTech) vouchers up to $50,000
- Small Technology Trial (STTrial) vouchers up to $250,000
Market Validation Program (MVP) Round 2 Grants now open
Oct 24th
13 Round 2 Technology Requirement Specification for Victorian Government – Market Validation Programs are now available on the MVP website. This programs offers full funding for feasibility study and proof of concept up to $1.5m. Round 2 now open till 6 December 2010.
Victoria–Israel Science and Technology R&D Fund (VISTECH) round 7 now open.
Apr 5th
Innovation Minister Gavin Jennings has opened the seventh round of funding for the Victoria–Israel Science and Technology R&D Fund (VISTECH) which provides matching government grants of up to US $500,000. VISTECH was launched in 2006 with Victoria and Israel each providing half of the US$6 million fund.
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