The Governments of Australian and the People’s Republic of China have reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to continue to expand collaboration on strategic science and research initiatives of mutual interest. Both governments will each commit $9 million over three years to a new Australia-China Science and Research Fund from 2011-12. The fund will build on the strong partnership [...]
As part of the Government’s commitment to Regional Australia, the Government has allocated $1.4 billion in funding support to local communities. Of this, $1 billion has been provided to the Regional Development Australia Fund (with $573 million of this being subject to the passage of the Minerals Rent Resource Tax). The Regional Development Australia [...]
The Australian Growth Partnerships (AGP) program is a new, competitive, merit-based pilot program managed by CSIRO, which is designed to assist SMEs overcome technological barriers by providing them with funds to access CSIRO research and development. The AGP program is designed to assist SMEs overcome existing technical issues, therefore providing them with an opportunity to [...]
By avoiding common mistakes you can increase your chances of obtaining a grant. Do your research. Initiate contact with department prior to preparation of application. Develop relationship with Case Manager. Provide the information they request. Be specific, generalisations are meaningless. Make your application stand out. Do not be conservative with your estimates. Check your [...]
Grand Challenges Explorations is the grant scheme of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation offering businesses and organisations grants of $100,000 to support hundreds of early-stage research projects and ideas that have never before been tested. Applications close 19 May 2011. Key features of the Grand Challenges Explorations initiative are: A short application. Two-page [...]
Thirty four Australian inventions, including a drug to treat learning and memory loss, an additive to reduce carbon emissions from cement production and a greener hot water system were awarded Commercialisation Australia grants totalling $13m today. Commercialisation Australia helps innovative companies take their products to the market, creating opportunities for business and high-tech, high-wage jobs for Australians. As [...]
Applications for R&D Tax Concession received after the statutory deadline can only be considered under the limited "exceptional circumstances" provisions for late lodgment. This information may be relevant to R&D Tax Concession customers from areas affected by the recent natural disasters. Innovation Australia has a limited discretion to accept applications received after the statutory deadline where it [...]
The built environment sector covered a range of industries involved in developing, building and maintaining vital infrastructure. Improved productivity is seen as the best way to maximise job opportunities and increase the standard of living for employees in the sector. Construction alone contributes more than a tenth of GDP in the services economy. The [...]
The Government wants Australia’s inventors to have access to a patent system that is easy to understand, respected internationally and which gives inventors the rights they deserve. To view the report and find out more about the Advisory Council, visit www.acip.gov.au. IP Australia is the government agency responsible for our IP system that includes patents, [...]
In opening the program to applications, the Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr said Australia’s performance in space sciences and the related areas of engineering are strong. The recent Excellence in Research for Australia outcomes showed 85 per cent or more of the units assessed in these areas are world standard or above. Australia is [...]