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It's the talent and skill of individuals that drive the growth of Victoria’s research base and our science and technology-reliant industries.
The Victorian Government recognises this fact and has implemented a number of initiatives aimed at developing Victoria’s human resources in STI:
Examines the skills and human resource requirements of new and emerging industries in advanced manufacturing, nanotechnology and bioinformatics.
 | Small Scale Technologies: Directions for Victoria Report (PDF 882Kb) |
| Outlines the likely impact of small scale technologies on Victoria, the opportunities and challenges that they present and the appropriate policy responses. |
| Nanotechnology: Victoria's Skills, Capabilities and Requirements (PDF 818Kb) |
| Discusses the nanotechnology industry in Victoria, outlining research skills, education issues, knowledge transfer and future directions for the industry. |
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
UROP is a scheme designed to give undergraduate students an early opportunity to experience real life in a research laboratory and gain insight into careers in biomedical research.
Equips Victorians with the commercialisation and entrepreneur skills necessary to turn scientific research into commercial products, processes and services.
YAA Biotechnology Entrepreneur Program
The program takes participants through the stages of a concentrated business cycle and is targeted at students studying biotechnology, bioinformatics, nanotechnology, Biomedical science, food & agricultural technology, bioengineering, medicine and life sciences. Cross-disciplinary students from IT, Law, Business & Economics who have an interest in biotechnology are also encouraged to apply.
RMIT Business Lecture Series
Promotes innovation in the Victorian business and academic communities. Provides access to the ideas and expertise of Australians who've made significant contributions to innovation in a variety of industries overseas and locally.
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