There are a number of key websites that we recommend for further information on the latest on innovation and entrepreneurship.
These websites include:
Department of Industry, Tourism and ResourcesThe Government seeks to make Australia more competitive by working closely with industry to identify new opportunities for growth. The Department has programs to assist the growth of key industry sectors, and is also engaged in future arrangements for some established industries.
100 innovative AustraliansLists the stories of many Australian innovations under the headings of: medical breakthroughs; healthy life; getting there; planet earth; plant & animals; materials & industry; and, clever Australians.
AusIndustryAusIndustry provides a range of products to Australian industry that are delivered in the form of grants, tax concessions, duty concessions and access to venture capital.
Australian Industry InnovationXchange networkProvides information about the services and support available to innovators, including finance, business services and events.
Australian Innovation FestivalThe Australian Innovation Festival's mission is to increase the public awareness of the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship. The Festival has grown to over 500 events across Australia where innovators, teams in business, universities and other academic institutions and governments work together to promote and celebrate innovation.
Backing Australia's AbilityBacking Australia's Ability - Building our Future through Science and Innovation is a package totalling $5.3 billion over seven years from 2004-05. This package, announced by the Prime Minister on 6 May 2004, builds on the initial 2001 Backing Australia's Ability investment of $3 billion over five years to 2005-06.
Business Entry PointAn online Government resource that provides business with a wide range of services and information about start-up, taxation, licensing and legislation, as well as significant transactions such as taxation compliance and licence applications.
CatapultThrough this ABC online portal, focused on innovation and enterprise, young people can explore and seek advice on how to turn an idea into a business venture.
IP AustraliaAustralia's economic well-being depends on capturing the benefits of increased innovation and creativity. IP Australia's role is to provide a strong Intellectual Property system which promotes innovation, investment and trade.
Industry TechlinkIndustry TechLink is a government funded, privately run service that helps small business get started with new and emerging technologies. Industry TechLink provides business with impartial, confidential and expert links to technology information, products and people.
InnovationXchange NetworkThe Australian Industry InnovationXchange Network (IXC) provides a secure, managed environment for the connection of insights and opportunities between firms, universities and governments through the deployment of its world first IXC Intermediary Service.
Our Clever CountryThis Questacon website explores some of the innovations that have shaped Australia and the world.
Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and ForestryYoung Australians with innovative ideas on how to boost the competitiveness of rural industries can apply for up to $10,000 under a national awards programme. The awards are open to people aged 18-35 who have ideas for projects that will deliver long-term benefits to Australia's agriculture, fisheries, forestry, food or natural resource management industries.
Stories of InnovationStories of Innovation revisits the achievements of winners of the ATSE Clunies Ross Award. Since 1991 the Award has recognised exceptional people as role models or "heroes" who have shown outstanding personal commitment to successful inn ovation. They've all applied science and technology for the economic, environmental or social benefit of Australia.
?What If!?What If! Innovation is the world’s largest independent innovation company. They work with many of the worlds admired companies and government departments to innovate their products, services and people. ?What If! are 15 years old and have offices in the UK, New York, Sydney, Shanghai, and their 250 people work in over 40 countries all over the world. www.whatifinnovation.com