Programs and Services
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Here is a list of funding programs and services designed to assist in innovation activities.
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Innovation Grants |
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| Australian Institute for Commercialisation http://www.ausicom.com/ |
TechFast | Solutions to technical product, process or service issues or growth opportunities |
| Innovation Coaching | Innovation Coaches have been engaged by the AIC to support innovative Queensland businesses through a range of activities directed to the commercialisation of new ideas as well as innovation in the broader economy. | |
| Technology Clinics | Solutions to technical product, process or service issues or growth opportunities | |
| Commonwealth Government – AusIndustry www.ausindustry.gov.au |
R&D Tax Concession | Funding for Industrial Research and Development in Australia |
| Commonwealth Government – Commercialisation Australia http://www.commercialisationaustralia.gov.au/ Pages/Home.aspx |
Skills and Knowledge | Provides funds to access to specialist advice and services to build the skills, knowledge and linkages required to successfully commercialise new ideas. |
| Proof of Concept | Provide grants to successful applicants to test the commercial viability of the business model for a product, process or service. | |
| Early Stage Commercialisation) | Provide funding for activities that develop a new product, process or service to the stage where it can be taken to market. | |
| Enterprise Connect http://www.enterpriseconnect.gov.au |
Manufacturing Technology | Small or Medium Enterprise seeks advice and funding to improve productivity, increase competitiveness and realise growth potential |
| Gold Coast Innovation Centre http://www.gcic.net.au |
GCIC supports the growth of knowledge-based start-up companies looking to take on the challenges of significant business growth | |
| ICN www.icnqld.org.au |
Industry Capability Network - Queensland | Assists in procurement and project management to maximise local content. |
| iLab Incubator http://www.ilab.com.au |
ilab provides early stage, high growth technology based companies with the resources necessary to support them during this challenging phase. | |
| Innovation Centre – Sunshine Coast http://www.innovation-centre.com.au |
The Innovation Centre provides an attractive package of business services, designed to give entrepreneurs and small businesses an edge in today’s competitive global economy | |
| Queensland Government – Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) http://www.industry.qld.gov. au/dsdweb/v4/apps/web/ content.cfm?id=4979 |
National and International Research Alliances Program | Funds for collaborative research projects |
| http://www.industry.qld.gov. au/dsdweb/v4/apps/web/ content.cfm?id=4979 |
Proof of Concept Fund | Funds to demonstrate commercial viability of an innovation |
| http://www.industry.qld.gov. au/dsdweb/v4/apps/web/ content.cfm?id=4979 |
Innovation Projects Fund:
- Research Industry Partnerships Program (RIPP) |
Facilitates the development of new or improved products processes and systems that will achieve a commercial return or deliver a public good within four years |
| http://www.industry.qld.gov. au/dsdweb/v4/apps/web/ content.cfm?id=7326 |
Business and Industry Transformation Incentives (BITI) | Funds for projects that will lead to transformative change in both the business and an industry or region |
| http://www.industry.qld.gov. au/dsdweb/v4/apps/web/ content.cfm?id=4979 |
Innovation Skills Fund:
- Smart Futures Premier Fellowship |
Funding to entice experienced and distinguished researchers of national and international prominence to lead research teams in Queensland universities, |
| http://www.industry.qld.gov. au/dsdweb/v4/apps/web/ content.cfm?id=4979 |
Innovation Skills Fund:
- Smart Futures Fellowship |
Supports talented early and mid career researchers, working in leading Queensland based research teams |
| http://www.industry.qld.gov. au/dsdweb/v4/apps/web/ content.cfm?id=4979 |
Innovation Skills Fund:
- Smart Futures Commercialisation Fellowships |
Aim to improve industry uptake of new technologies and assist research organisations to commercialise their research, technologies, and ideas |
| http://www.industry.qld.gov.au /manufacturing |
- High Performance Workplace (HPW) workshops
- Tendering for Government Business workshops - Support programs for manufacturers |
Information to help improve manufacturing businesses |
| QUT Creative Enterprise Australia http://www.creativeenterprise.qut.com.au |
QUT Creative Enterprise Australia is Australia’s only specialist business incubator and business support organisation dedicated to meeting the needs of the creative industries sector. | |
Climate Change/Energy Grants |
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| Commonwealth Government – AusIndustry www.ausindustry.gov.au |
Re-Tooling for Climate Change | Funds to offset costs of improved production processes and reduced environmental footprint |
| Climate Ready | Funding for Research, Development and Commercialisation into clean, green technologies | |
| Green Car Innovation Fund | Funding for Research, Development, Commercialisation and Pre-Production activities for low emission fuel-efficient cars and components | |
| Innovation in Climate Change
Small Business Capital Allowance Community Organisation Capital Allowance Structural Adjustment Provision for Workers and Communities |
Funds to assist with the consequences of the carbon pollution reduction scheme (CPRS) | |
| Commonwealth Government – Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism http://www.ret.gov.au/ Pages/default.aspx |
Renewable Energy Demonstration | Funds to demonstrate viability of large-scale renewable energy technologies |
| Second Generation Biofuels R&D | Funds for Research, Development and pre-commercialisation of second generation biofuel technologies | |
| Clean Energy | Funding for Clean Energy Research and Development | |
| Energy Efficiency Opportunities Program | Large energy-using businesses seek to identify, evaluate and report on cost-effective energy savings opportunities. Mandatory for corporations that use more | |
| Commonwealth Government – Department of the Environment, Heritage and the Arts http://www.environment.gov.au/ |
Greenhouse Challenge Plus | SMEs seek to calculate their greenhouse gas emissions and identify ways to reduce them |
| Queensland Government – Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) www.epa.qld.gov.au/ecobiz |
ecoBiz Queensland | To employ cost-saving measures which improve environmental performance |
| http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/ environmental_management/ sustainability/energy/queensland _sustainable_energy_innovation _fund_qseif/ |
Queensland Sustainable Energy Innovation Fund (QSEIF) | Funds to develop innovative technologies to reduce usage of fossil fuels or water |
| Queensland Government – Office of Clean Energy http://svc196.wic512d.server-web.com/smart_energy _savings_fund.cfm |
Smart Energy Savings Fund | SME or non-profit organisation seeks advice and/or funds to invest in commercial energy savings projects. Secured concessional loans for up to 100% of a project’s capital value, or grants up to 50% of a project’s capital value |
| http://svc196.wic512d.server-web.com/queensland _renewable.cfm |
Queensland Renewable Energy Fund | Funds for development and deployment of renewable energy generation technologies |
Industry Grants |
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| Australian Technology Showcase http://ats.business.gov.au |
A national networking program aimed at promoting and developing export markets for innovation technology based products. | |
| Commonwealth Government – AusIndustry www.ausindustry.gov.au |
Small Business Advisory Services | Small business advice from selected Business Enterprise Centres and other selected centres |
| TCF Small Business | Textile Clothing or Footwear business seeks project funding to improve business operations | |
| Enterprise Connect http://www.enterpriseconnect.gov.au/ |
Researchers in Business | Small or Medium Enterprises seeking a researcher to work on a project |
| QMI Solutions http://www.qmisolutions.com.au/ |
Product and Service Development | Advice on improving product development processes |
| Sustainable Manufacturing | Advice on more efficient manufacturing processes | |
| Manufacturing Technologies | Access to advanced manufacturing technologies | |
| Benchmarking, Supply Chain Management | Manufacturer seeks advice on Benchmarking or Supply Chain Management | |
| Industry Capability Network (Qld) | Manufacturer seeks information on upcoming major projects | |
| Queensland Government – Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/ cps/rde/dpi/hs.xsl/4791_ 9259_ENA_HTML.htm |
Pilot Plant Delivery | Food producer seeks food pilot plant facility in South-East Queensland |
Other Assistance |
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| Commonwealth Government - Department of Innovation, Industry, science and Research www.business.gov.au |
Business.gov.au | Access to Government information, transactions and services |
| Queensland Government – DEEDI http://www.business.qld. gov.au/smartlicence |
SmartLicence and SmartLicence Online | A service to enable Queensland businesses to access Local, State and Commonwealth licensing and registration information in one place. |
| http://www.business.qld. gov.au/resilience |
Improving a business - Building Business Reslience workshop and webpages | Information about building business resilience |
| Queensland’s Biotechnology and Medical devices Industry Forum (BMDIF)http://www.bmdif.com.au/ | Commercialisation matrix | The Commercialisation matrix provides links to programs, services and organisations that can assist with the commercialisation of biotechnology and medical devices products and services. |
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