ausinvent, the online Innovation Advisory Service helping inventors/innovators to build on their bright ideas.

Innovation Express ^TM

Help for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs in Sydney

http://www.innovation.org.au/innovation-express

The Western Sydney Innovation Advisory Service

In the past 2 years, the WSIAS has had many success stories with 15 clients already commercialising and a further 15 on the way. The WSIAS offers FREE and FULLY CONFIDENTIAL consultations in Penrith and Parramatta, to any person with an idea or invention needing assistance or advice on:

New concepts, ideas, products and new markets 

Commercialisation

Intellectual Property protection       

Confidentiality agreements 

Areas were there is further assistance        

Government Support programs

Product Development and Manufacturing   

Business and Services Development

Facilitated by Penrith Valley Economic Development Corporation, the WSIAS is one of only 4 centres in NSW, and is supported by the NSW Department of State and Regional Development. For further information and to make your appointment, contact innovations@pvedc.com.au

AusIndustry
Industry Cooperative Innovation Program (ICIP)
Industry Cooperative Innovation Program (ICIP) is a merit based grants program aimed at encouraging business-to-business cooperation on innovation projects that enhance productivity, growth and international competitiveness in Australian industries. The program has the particular focus of meeting strategic industry needs such as those identified through Action Agendas and supports projects which deliver industry-wide benefits. To be the first to receive information about ICIP, click here to subscribe to e-mail updates. Details for Round 3 of ICIP are expected to be available in the first quarter of 2007.