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 | 2012 Victoria Fellowships applications openEarly-career physical and life sciences postgraduates, researchers and scientists, engineers and innovators are encouraged to apply. Applications close 2pm, Friday 29 June 2012. |
 | 2012 Victoria Prize for Science & InnovationNominations are open for two $50,000 awards that recognise scientists commitment and achievements in life sciences or physical sciences. Applications close 2pm, Friday 29 June. |
 | Apply Now for Application Review ServicesProspective Victorian CRC Program applicants can now apply for a specialist to review their near-final CRC Program application before submitting to Round 15 of the Commonwealth Government CRC Program. |
 | 2012 Premier's Award for Health and Medical ResearchRecognises achievement by Victoria's early career health and medical researchers.This year's applications closed on 21 March 2012. Award recipients will be announced at a ceremony in June 2012. |
 | Victoria's Technology Plan for the Future - Small TechnologiesThe plan promotes the application of small technologies across Victorian industry enabling these technologies to create new products, services and markets. |
 | Small Technologies Industry Uptake Program (STIUP)The Small Technologies Industry Uptake Program (STIUP), a component of the Victorian Action Plan for Small Technologies has commenced. |
 | Victoria's Science AgendaProviding competitive grants for co-investment in partnerships that strengthen Victoria's science and technology capabilities, lead to market outcomes and encourage business investment in R&D. |
The Victorian Government recognises that science, technology and innovation are key drivers of future prosperity and quality of life.
The Innovation and Technology division in the Department of Business and Innovation, supports the ongoing development of a scientifically and technologically advanced Victoria.
Highlights the Victorian government's strategic plan for biotechnology, including grant programs and an overview of Victoria's biotechnology sector.
Introduces some strategic emerging technology sectors including environmental, small and platform technologies and the Australian Synchrotron.
Offers a definition of innovation, outlines the Victorian Government's commitment to science, technology and innovation and reviews the STI Initiative. Includes a PDF on the 2009 STI Initiative Impact Assessment.
Describes the Australian Synchrotron in Clayton and outlines how it will benefit Victoria and Australia. Links to the Australian Synchrotron site.
Describes the support available from the Victorian Government to people studying and working in the science and technology fields. Includes details about awards for primary, secondary, tertiary and postgraduate students, as well as science educators, communicators, researchers and entrepreneurs.
Lists the activities undertaken by the Government to advance community knowledge of and engagement with science and technology.
Describes the substantial work undertaken by the Government on economic industry development and provides a strategic framework for the next state of the Government's investment in innovation.
Outlines the talent and skill of individuals that drive the growth of Victoria's research base and our science and technology-reliant industries.
Provides links to a range of Victorian Government support available for those studying and working in the science and technology fields. Includes programs, grants and awards, CITC workshops and seminars.
Provides contact information for Innovation and Technology.
