The Western Australian Government has called for expressions of interest in a suite of new programs under the Research and Innovation Fund.


Science and Innovation Minister John Day said the Research and Innovation Fund aims to support the growth of innovative industries, including those in key areas of mining; oil and gas; health; and the environment.


“These programs will focus on attracting innovative thinkers and encouraging science participation within the community. They will also support industry-led research and build strong links between industry, Government and research institutions to assist the process to commercialisation process.”


Applications have been for:

 

  • the Western Australian Fellowships Program which seeks to attract leading researchers from overseas or interstate to conduct scientific research of strategic importance to the State;

  • the Innovation Co-investment Program which aims to support State, national and international research and development funding applications to successfully leverage significant Commonwealth, international and industry research and development funding into WA. Grants of between $1million to $10million over three to five years may be made available: and

  • the Research Facilities Program which aims to provide initial and catalytic investment for the establishment and/or development of core research and technological facilities that support a broad range of end-users. The level of funding will be dependent on investment leveraged into the State. Grants of between $1million and $25million over a period of up to five years may be made available.

 
Programs have now opened. For more information, closing dates and application forms, visit http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/innovationdevelopmentschemes.