The Western Australian Science and Innovation Minister John Day has launched three new programs to build industry, science and innovation in Western Australia.

 

Mr Day said the programs aimed to enhance competitive advantage by fostering research, innovation and local business development to benefit areas of strategic importance to WA.

 

“These three programs aim to encourage scientific research; support our research institutes to develop winning funding proposals; and enable small to medium sized enterprises to incorporate digital technologies.”

 

Expressions of interest have been called for the Research Centres Program which aims to support successful applicants with three to five years of funding to undertake research and development in a specific and important area. More information is here. 

 

Applications have also been called for:

  • Innovation Investment Facilitation Program: aims to support the development of funding applications to successfully leverage significant Commonwealth, international and industry funding into the State. More information is here.
  • Innovation Capability Development Program - WA Business Online: aims to support local businesses and industry to implement e-commerce and online economic activity. More information is here.