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Victorian Action Plan for Small Technologies

The Action Plan outlines the Victorian Goveernment initiatives to improve the awareness, understanding and uptake of small technologies.
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Victoria's Science Agenda

Providing 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.
Deloitte Report Highlight

2009 Deloitte STI Initiative Report

The 2009 Deloitte Report Report assesses the impact of the Victorian Government's flagship Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Initiative.

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 Innovation, Industry and Regional Development, supports the ongoing development of a scientifically and technologically advanced Victoria. Innovation and Technology also coordinates the Victorian Government's $300 million innovation statement Innovation: Victoria's Future.

Biotechnology

Defines biotechnology and genetic engineering. Reviews traditional uses of biotechnology and modern biotechnology and mentions risks in biotechnology practices.

Strategic emerging technology sectors

Introduces some strategic emerging technology sectors including environmental, small and platform technologies and the Australian Synchrotron.

About Science, Technology and Innovation

Offers a definition of innovation, outlines the Victorian Government's commitment to science, technology and innovation and introduces the STI Initiative. Includes a PDF on the STI Initiative Review Executive Summary.

Australian Synchrotron

Describes the Australian Synchrotron in Clayton and outlines how it will benefit Victoria and Australia. Links to the Australian Synchrotron site.

Awards

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.

Science and Community

Lists the activities undertaken by the Government to advance community knowledge of and engagement with science and technology.

Policies, Initiatives and Strategies

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.

Skills and training

Outlines the talent and skill of individuals that drive the growth of Victoria's research base and our science and technology-reliant industries.

Programs, grants and assistance

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.

Calendar of Events

Details various events held around Victoria. Please note that non-Government events are not endorsed by the Department, and that further booking information should be obtained from the contact details of a particular event.

Contact us

Provides contact information for Innovation and Technology.



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Related Content

Smart SMEs Market Validation Program
Smart SMEs Market Validation Program (MVP) is a pilot program that aims to promote innovation in business and government.

Innovation Economy Advisory Board (IEAB)
About the IEAB including its role, goals, members, projects and practices

External Links

Collaborative Internet Innovation Fund (cIIF)
(www.mmv.vic.gov.au) The Collaborative Internet Innovation Fund (cIIF) is a $15 million grants program to accelerate use of 'next generation' ICT.

Knowledge Intensive SMEs
(www.diird.vic.gov.au) We are seeking input from investors, universities and SME managers to assist in the investigation of Victorian-based knowledge intensive SMEs

 

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