The Tasmanian Science and Technology Council held its inaugural meeting on 17 April 2002.
The council takes its membership from the industry and research areas of science and technology. Reflecting the cross-sectoral nature of science and technology, the council has members from many disciplines.
The council is working in partnership with the Tasmanian Government, industry, research institutions and the academic community to enhance the science and technology sector of the state.
Tasmania's Science and Technology Policy (September 2001) forms the basis for the council's direction, and it uses elements of the objectives of the policy.
The council has released its Science and Technology Industry Plan, which will guide the implementation of selected objectives in the policy and provide clear direction for the Tasmanian science and technology industry in the medium to long-term.
The plan aims to develop the capability of the industry and encourage the use of science and technology to improve performance in established industries.
Click here to download the Science and Technology Phase 1 Report - Public Sector Research (Adobe PDF)
Useful links
Help for Innovators: helps Tasmania's innovators and entrepreneurs, especially those in small to medium-sized companies and start-ups, commercialise their intellectual property.
http://www.development.tas.gov.au/helpinnovat.html
Tasmania Together: a pioneering project that allows the people of Tasmania to have a say in their long-term social, economic and environmental future.
