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Senator the Hon Kim Carr: Press Release 04 Jan 2010
COMMERCIALISATION AUSTRALIA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Commercialisation Australia – the Rudd Government’s $196 million radical new support initiative for home-grown innovation – is now open to receive applications. “I call on all innovators wishing to bring their product to the marketplace to apply for tailored, hands-on assistance from Commercialisation Australia,” said Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.
“The first step for potential applicants is to visit the new Commercialisation Australia website and fill-in a pre-application checklist. “Commercialisation Australia is a merit-based, competitive assistance program and will support applications with the strongest commercial potential. “It has a broad national reach with case managers based in states and territories across Australia offering tailored advice to successful applicants. “There is no deadline for submitting an application to Commercialisation Australia. Innovators can now access assistance when they need it. “Bridging the gap between research and successful commercial reality can be difficult. “From today, Commercialisation Australia will work to facilitate this critical process and support high-wage, high-skill local jobs.”
Commercialisation Australia will assist researchers, entrepreneurs and innovative firms to commercialise their ideas, offering grants on a co-contribution basis including:
· Up to $50,000 to pay for specialist advice and services;
· Up to $200,000 over two years to engage experienced executives;
· Proof of Concept grants up to $250,000 to test the commercial viability of a new
product, process or service; and
· Early Stage Commercialisation repayable grants up to $2 million to develop a new product, process or service to the stage where it can be taken to market.
The pre-application checklist, details on eligibility and merit criteria can be found at www.commercialisationaustralia.gov.au or by calling the Commercialisation Australia Hotline on 13 22 56.
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The Federal Department of Innovation, Industry, Science, and Research announce Enterprise Connect.
Enterprise Connect is $200 million of support to Australian manufacturers with a turnover from $2 million to $100 million.
It aims to help them to become more innovative, efficient, and competitive.
Enterprise Connect comprises two components:
• Manufacturing Centres
• Innovation Centres
A FREE and comprehensive Review is the first level of service offered through Enterprise Connect. Skilled and experienced Business Advisers carry out Business Reviews on-site at firm's premises.
You can learn more by contacting Enterprise Connect who can put you in touch with your nearest State Office, Partner Organisations and Business Advisers.
Call the Enterprise Connect Hotline between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm (AEST) on 131 791 (Australian callers only) or email: enterpriseconnect@innovation.gov.au
Robert Weller & Associates is an approved Tailored Advisory Service provider and is capable of assisting you to implement the free Business Review recommendations made by your Business Adviser.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Institute of Management Consultants
Management Consultants play a crucial role in the development of Australian organisations. By providing advice and assistance, consultants aid industry in determining and achieving their objectives. The Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) is the professional body representing management consultants in Australia. The Institute's mission is to represent and promote the management consulting profession, set and maintain internationally recognised standards and develop members. Upon joining the Institute, members agree to abide by the Institute's Code of Professional Conduct.
http://www.imc.org.au/html/s01_home/home.asp
The GMAA is the nationally recognised Professional Association for graduates having MBA, DBA and other postgraduate business management qualifications in Australia.