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 Research Partnerships Program
Tasmanian Innovations Program
©-STAR Award
Springboard Accelerator
Other Department of Economic Development and Tourism financial support programs available
Research Partnerships Program
The program provides financial assistance to support collaboration between Tasmanian-based enterprises and research institutes on a project basis. It aims to support the development of innovative products, processes or services that have the potential to be commercialised.
Find out more about the program from the Information Flyer
Review the Guidelines for additional information (Adobe PDF) on the program’s eligibility criteria, selection criteria and the assessment process.
Economic Development and Tourism wishes to advise that applications to the 2007-08 Research Partnerships Program closed on Friday, 8 February 2008.
ECKA Granules & UTAS Case Study (Adobe PDF).
Tasmanian Innovations Program
Financial assistance to help you commercialise innovative products, processes and services.
Early Stage Commercialisation Assistance of up to $20,000 is available on a two for one dollar basis for direct costs incurred in commercialising your product.
Mentoring Assistance of up to $20,000 is available on a three for one dollar basis to engage an appropriate mentor or coach to provide guidance and advice, or business and human development activities to further commercialise a new product.
Commercialisation Assistance of up to $150,000 is available on a two for one dollar basis for direct costs incurred in commercialising a product.
Tasmanian Innovations Program applications are competitively assessed and reviewed by the Tasmanian Innovations Advisory Board (TIAB) against established criteria.
Applications can be received at anytime however grants for over $20,000 are assessed at TIAB meetings which are held bimonthly.
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TIAB Meeting Date
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Application Closing Dates
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7 February 2008
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21 December 2007
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11 April 2008
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29 February 2008
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13 June 2008
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2 May 2008
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8 August 2008
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27 June 2008
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10 October 2008
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29 August 2008
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12 December 2008
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1 November 2008
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2008 ©-STAR Awards
The Tasmanian Government is searching for innovators who not only have a promising innovation, but also the drive to commercialise it.
The ©-STAR Award will recognise a Tasmanian science and technology company or individual, for its early success in commercialising a science and technology product, process or service during the 2007-08 year.
Judges will be looking for entries that demonstrate a technology’s clear commercial potential and will be particularly interested in those that can demonstrate progress has already been made towards commercialisation, although this is not essential.
If you think your innovation fits the bill, we’d like to know about it!
The winner will receive a $5 000 cash prize and a trophy and the five finalists will each receive a certificate.
Applications close: Friday 11 July 2008
Download a ©-Star Application Form
For more information, please contact Diana Weston on (03) 6233 5743 or Diana.Weston@development.tas.gov.au
Springboard Accelerator
Springboard is a range of enhanced business acceleration services designed to support and facilitate new and established Tasmanian businesses that are innovative, export focused and science and technology related.
Depending on the level of services required, successful applicants will have access to business know-how, equipment, technology, support services, rental space and flexible leases, as well as assistance in obtaining the financing necessary for company growth.
Springboard is offered state-wide, with services available through virtual delivery around the state regardless of participants’ locations or through residency at the Tasmanian Technopark in Hobart.
Springboard is an initiative of the Innovation, Science and Technology Unit of the Department of Economic Development and Tourism and is administered by In-tellinc.
For further information please visit the Springboard Accelerator website.
Other Department of Economic Development and Tourism
financial support programs available:
Please note that by clicking on these links you will be directed to another area of the Department of Economic Development and Tourism’s web site
Enterprise Development Program
Seeks to improve the managerial capacity of small to medium enterprises so they can manage growth and improve international competitiveness.
New Market Access Program
Helps small to medium sized enterprises enter interstate markets as a first step to accessing global markets.
Women in Business Program
Develops and expands women’s business opportunities by increasing management skills.
Export Marketing Assistance Scheme
Provides Tasmanian businesses with financial assistance in undertaking marketing activities to develop or expand international markets.
To find out more about these programs speak to Business Point on 1800 440 026.
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