WA Innovation Development Schemes
Aug 18, 2011
The Western Australian Government has established the WA Innovation Development Schemes to build the capacity and capability of industry, science and innovation within the State. Programs and activities under the WA Innovation Development Schemes have been designed to encourage the development of strategic areas of importance to WA and enhance the State’s competitive advantage. The programs include:
Industry Facilitation and Support Program
Support will be open to assist WA-based small to medium sized enterprises pursuing opportunities for growth in major trade exposed markets.
Innovation Co-investment Program
Support may be made available to help assist State-based organisations leverage Commonwealth, international and industry research and development funding to WA.
This program encourages collaboration between industry, academia, government and the community on industry, science and innovation promotional opportunities.
This program 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.
This program seeks to attract leading researchers from overseas or interstate to conduct scientific research of strategic importance to the State.