VISTECH
Bridging Victorian-Israeli Research & Development Collaborations
Call open for Applications to the fifth round of the VISTECH R&D Fund
The fifth round of funding opens 30th June 2008 and runs until 5th September 2008. Please email vistech.manager@iird.vic.gov.au for additional information.
The Victoria-Israel Science and Technology R&D Fund (VISTECH) was established in 2005 to promote, facilitate and support jointly approved science and technology research and development (R&D) projects.
With a sophisticated research base to draw on in each state, Australian companies based in the state of Victoria and Israeli companies are well suited to form productive partnerships in areas such as Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Water, Environment, Synchrotron and Information Communications & Technology (IC&T).
VISTECH is involved in four broad complementary activities:
- promoting and marketing the benefits of joint market oriented Victorian-Israeli R&D collaboration
- matching companies in one state seeking a partner in the other
- facilitating the identification of specific projects or collaborations between Victorian and Israeli companies that could lead to R&D cooperation
- supporting projects by contributing up to 50% of the joint eligible R&D costs - up to a maximum of US$500,000.
Details the origins and principles of VISTECH, the Victoria - Israel Science and Technology R&D Fund.
Explains the eligibility criteria for funding and the application process.
Information regarding how interested companies (both Victorian and Israeli) may get assistance in identifying potential partners and forming collaborations that are eligible for VISTECH funding.
Details the funding arrangements through VISTECH.
All the necessary forms for application, including handbook and explanatory notes.
Lists all currently funded VISTECH projects.
Provides contact information for Victoria-Israel Science and Technology Fund.
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External Links
Australian Synchrotron (www.synchrotron.vic.gov.au) Information on synchrotron science and its national and international benefits
BioMelbourne Network (www.biomelbourne.org) Promoting the interests of the Victorian biotechnology sector
Israel Trade Commission (www.israeltrade.org.au) The Israel Trade Commission facilitates business opportunities for Israeli companies in Australasia, and promotes bilateral trade with Israel.
CSIRO (www.csiro.au) CSIRO is Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation.
Australian Water Association (www.awa.asn.au)
Promoting the sustainable management of water
Matimop (www.matimop.org.il)
Israeli Industry Center for Research & Development
Moital (www.moital.gov.il)
Israeli Ministry of Industry, Trade & Labor
ILSI (www.ilsi.org.il)
Israel Life Science Industry
Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (www.aicc.org.au)
Promoting business between Australia and Israel
AusBiotech (www.ausbiotech.org) Representing over 2400 members, covering the human health, agricultural, medical device, environmental and industrial sectors in biotechnology
