Commercialisation Australia provides funding to technology SMEs in Australia to help them commercialize innovations and move ideas from research to market. The document outlines different types of grants available, including skills and knowledge grants, proof of concept grants, and early stage commercialization grants of up to $2 million. Examples are provided of three companies—BuildingIQ, SmartWard, and Globaltech—that received funding to develop new technologies in areas like building energy management, hospital administration, and mining instrumentation.
SURGE Accelerator, a member of the TechStars Network, is a mentor-driven seed accelerator empowering entrepreneurs solving the world’s energy problems using software. Based in Houston, “The Energy Capital of the World”, SURGE Accelerator rapidly assists companies innovating and exploiting the massive shifts in technology, policy, and expertise taking place in the traditional energy industry by providing them with the seed funding and connecting them to the capital, expertise, customers, and the energy eco-system. SURGE will assist entrepreneurs innovating in three primary segments – Smart Grid, Energy Trading and Risk Management, and the Digital Oilfield. SURGE’s first class will launch in the Spring of 2012. For more information, please visit our website at www.surgeaccelerator.com.
This document profiles Maxwell Venture Service LLC, a consulting firm founded by Maxwell Chen in 2021. The company provides industry foresight analysis, strategic planning, business development services, and investment advice to clients in various industries including energy, water, solar, medical devices, semiconductors, and more. Maxwell Chen has established several Facebook groups and publishes presentations on SlideShare to share insights on topics like renewable energy, agriculture, life sciences, and startup management.
The Vigo Programme is a new type of acceleration program in Finland designed to complement the existing innovation ecosystem. It assigns independent accelerator companies to provide support, experience, and financing to high-potential Finnish startups. The key objectives are to help startups grow into successful companies, ensure early funding, increase company value, and attract venture capital investments. Selected accelerators invest both money and time into portfolio companies and play a strategic role in operations and development. Initial results show over 40 startups funded over 70 million euro, including international investments, and hundreds of new jobs created. The program aims to further strengthen deal flows, international networks, and early stage financing to make Helsinki a leading European accelerator hub.
This document proposes establishing a Technology Incubation & Development center (TIDE) at Amity Innovation Incubator to support entrepreneurs in electronics and ICT. Amity University has relevant facilities including labs, faculty expertise, and experience incubating over 60 companies. The proposal requests funding to expand incubator space, equipment, and recurring costs to support 10-25 startups per year through seed funding, mentoring, and resources. The management team and governing board have extensive experience in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and academia to oversee investments and company support.
This document proposes establishing a Technology Incubation & Development center (TIDE) at Amity Innovation Incubator to support entrepreneurs in electronics and ICT. Amity University has relevant facilities including labs, faculty expertise, and experience incubating over 60 companies. The proposal requests funding to expand incubator space, equipment, and recurring costs to support 10-25 startups per year through seed funding, mentoring, and connections to investors. The management team and governing board have extensive experience in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and academia to oversee investments and company support.
This corporate presentation is for Tomorrow Group, a global innovation platform headquartered in Brussels. It has over 400 partners, 3 million visitors, and operates a 5th generation innovation platform. It has hosted numerous "Living Tomorrow" events since 1995 exploring future concepts. Its facilities include an innovation center opening in 2013 near Brussels incorporating a living lab and testing centers. It assists customers in areas like smart cities, future concepts for industries like hotels and healthcare, and provides open innovation services to help companies innovate and envision the future.
This document discusses innovation in business and opportunities for future manufacturing through CSIRO's research services. It notes that companies that innovate are more likely to be productive and profitable. CSIRO conducts over $500 million in externally funded R&D each year across many locations and sectors in Australia. The Future Manufacturing Flagship aims to create $2 billion in additional value for Australia's manufacturing industry by 2025 through resource efficient and transformative technologies. CSIRO seeks collaborative research projects, contract research, consulting projects and licensing agreements with businesses.
The document discusses Gregor Mendel's experiments with pea plants and his discovery of the principles of heredity, including dominant and recessive alleles, genotypes and phenotypes. It then explains various genetic concepts like monohybrid and dihybrid crosses, sex-linked inheritance, co-dominance, incomplete dominance and uses examples like blood types and flower color to illustrate these concepts. The document also discusses how pedigrees can be used to track genetic traits within a family.
SURGE Accelerator, a member of the TechStars Network, is a mentor-driven seed accelerator empowering entrepreneurs solving the world’s energy problems using software. Based in Houston, “The Energy Capital of the World”, SURGE Accelerator rapidly assists companies innovating and exploiting the massive shifts in technology, policy, and expertise taking place in the traditional energy industry by providing them with the seed funding and connecting them to the capital, expertise, customers, and the energy eco-system. SURGE will assist entrepreneurs innovating in three primary segments – Smart Grid, Energy Trading and Risk Management, and the Digital Oilfield. SURGE’s first class will launch in the Spring of 2012. For more information, please visit our website at www.surgeaccelerator.com.
This document profiles Maxwell Venture Service LLC, a consulting firm founded by Maxwell Chen in 2021. The company provides industry foresight analysis, strategic planning, business development services, and investment advice to clients in various industries including energy, water, solar, medical devices, semiconductors, and more. Maxwell Chen has established several Facebook groups and publishes presentations on SlideShare to share insights on topics like renewable energy, agriculture, life sciences, and startup management.
The Vigo Programme is a new type of acceleration program in Finland designed to complement the existing innovation ecosystem. It assigns independent accelerator companies to provide support, experience, and financing to high-potential Finnish startups. The key objectives are to help startups grow into successful companies, ensure early funding, increase company value, and attract venture capital investments. Selected accelerators invest both money and time into portfolio companies and play a strategic role in operations and development. Initial results show over 40 startups funded over 70 million euro, including international investments, and hundreds of new jobs created. The program aims to further strengthen deal flows, international networks, and early stage financing to make Helsinki a leading European accelerator hub.
This document proposes establishing a Technology Incubation & Development center (TIDE) at Amity Innovation Incubator to support entrepreneurs in electronics and ICT. Amity University has relevant facilities including labs, faculty expertise, and experience incubating over 60 companies. The proposal requests funding to expand incubator space, equipment, and recurring costs to support 10-25 startups per year through seed funding, mentoring, and resources. The management team and governing board have extensive experience in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and academia to oversee investments and company support.
This document proposes establishing a Technology Incubation & Development center (TIDE) at Amity Innovation Incubator to support entrepreneurs in electronics and ICT. Amity University has relevant facilities including labs, faculty expertise, and experience incubating over 60 companies. The proposal requests funding to expand incubator space, equipment, and recurring costs to support 10-25 startups per year through seed funding, mentoring, and connections to investors. The management team and governing board have extensive experience in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and academia to oversee investments and company support.
This corporate presentation is for Tomorrow Group, a global innovation platform headquartered in Brussels. It has over 400 partners, 3 million visitors, and operates a 5th generation innovation platform. It has hosted numerous "Living Tomorrow" events since 1995 exploring future concepts. Its facilities include an innovation center opening in 2013 near Brussels incorporating a living lab and testing centers. It assists customers in areas like smart cities, future concepts for industries like hotels and healthcare, and provides open innovation services to help companies innovate and envision the future.
This document discusses innovation in business and opportunities for future manufacturing through CSIRO's research services. It notes that companies that innovate are more likely to be productive and profitable. CSIRO conducts over $500 million in externally funded R&D each year across many locations and sectors in Australia. The Future Manufacturing Flagship aims to create $2 billion in additional value for Australia's manufacturing industry by 2025 through resource efficient and transformative technologies. CSIRO seeks collaborative research projects, contract research, consulting projects and licensing agreements with businesses.
The document discusses Gregor Mendel's experiments with pea plants and his discovery of the principles of heredity, including dominant and recessive alleles, genotypes and phenotypes. It then explains various genetic concepts like monohybrid and dihybrid crosses, sex-linked inheritance, co-dominance, incomplete dominance and uses examples like blood types and flower color to illustrate these concepts. The document also discusses how pedigrees can be used to track genetic traits within a family.
The document discusses Gregor Mendel's experiments with pea plants and his discovery of the principles of heredity, including dominant and recessive alleles, genotypes and phenotypes. It then explains various genetic concepts like monohybrid and dihybrid crosses, sex-linked inheritance, co-dominance, incomplete dominance and uses examples like blood types and flower color to illustrate these concepts. The document also discusses how pedigrees can be used to track genetic traits within a family.
The document discusses the benefits of a flexible workplace, including increased efficiency, recruitment of talented employees, and higher work commitment. It provides tips for managers on managing a flexible workplace such as taking advantage of technology, measuring work by output rather than hours, paying attention to work intensification, and rethinking traditional practices like meeting attendance. Managers are advised to avoid classifying reasons for flexible work and to consider employees' personal schedules and commitments when negotiating flexibility.
Enterprise Connect is an Australian government initiative to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) implement innovative changes, access new ideas and technologies, and improve competitiveness. It provides business reviews by experienced advisers, tailored advisory services, and up to $20,000 in matched funding. To be eligible, businesses must have an ACN, meet turnover thresholds, be solvent, and have operated in Australia for at least 3 years. Interested SMEs can apply online through a simple application process.
The document discusses rewiring performance for the 21st century workplace. It asserts that performance has fundamentally changed and proposes a new way of working that accounts for both thinking and emotional aspects of performance. Various techniques are presented for improving performance through questions, time management, reducing distractions and stress, and fully engaging both logical and emotional parts of the brain.
The document provides information on various types of government assistance available to Australian businesses through AusIndustry, including:
1) Grants and incentives for R&D activities such as the R&D Tax Incentive program, which provides tax offsets for eligible R&D expenditures.
2) Funding programs that support innovation, commercialization, productivity and sustainability at all stages from R&D to production and export.
3) Clean technology programs that provide investment funding for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction projects.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in biochemistry including:
- Water has high heat capacity and heat of vaporization, forming hydration layers around charged molecules.
- Hydrolysis and dehydration synthesis reactions involve adding or removing a water molecule.
- Salts contain cations and anions, while electrolytes conduct electricity in solution.
- Acids donate protons and bases accept protons, with pH measuring hydrogen ion concentration on a scale from acidic to alkaline.
- Organic compounds include carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids that make up living tissues.
The document discusses digestion and absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. It describes:
- The mechanical and chemical breakdown of food that occurs in the mouth, stomach, and small and large intestines. This includes the roles of enzymes like pepsin, trypsin, amylase, and lipases.
- How nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine, including the roles of micelles in fat absorption and iron-binding proteins in iron transport.
- Causes of malabsorption like problems delivering bile or pancreatic juices or damage to the intestinal lining.
Overview of the Commercialisation Australia Funding Program, presented by Sheryl Frame, WA Case Manager, Commercialisation Australia at ICWA R&D Workshop held on 14 November 2012 at the Jakovich Function Centre in Henderson.
In this presentation, learn what state services and funding are available for growing technology companies. Each year, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) dedicates $25 million to help build companies with high growth potential. The MEDC is organizing a statewide bus tour to educate early-stage tech companies on programs ranging from business support to venture capital. Visit http://www.michiganadvantage.org/Entrepreneurs-and-Innovators/
The document describes Houston's Mentor-driven Seed Accelerator program called SURGE, which will provide capital, mentorship, and connections to entrepreneurs developing energy and IT technologies. The 12-week program will support 10 startup teams with $30,000 each in capital and mentorship from over 50 mentors from VC firms, energy companies, and entrepreneurs. The goal is to help startups pilot and commercialize their technologies, with the potential for follow-on funding and partnerships. SURGE aims to build the leading accelerator focused solely on enabling energy efficiency technologies through information technology.
SEED Capital is a venture capital firm that finances and assists startups in Denmark and Southern Sweden. It looks for startups in life sciences, IT, and cleantech. SEED has over 70 companies in its portfolio and has had 12 exits with over a 1x return on invested capital. The investment process at SEED involves an introduction, convincing phase where startups pitch internally, a deep diving due diligence phase, and completion with final investment agreements. SEED looks for highly innovative products and teams that can solve big problems and scale to over 1 billion euros in market potential.
Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) - Innovation Information ForumMaRS Discovery District
The document provides an overview of the National Research Council of Canada's (NRC) new strategy and business lines. It summarizes that the NRC aims to be the most effective research and technology organization in the world by developing and deploying technology through strategic research, scientific and technical services. The NRC supports industry and government through mission-oriented research, scientific infrastructure, technical services, and the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) which provides advisory services and financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises. IRAP had over 8,500 client SMEs in 2009-2010 and provided over $240 million in expenditures across various industry sectors.
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) aims to nurture business growth and job creation in Wisconsin. It provides resources, support, and funding to companies and communities. WEDC has divisions for finance, entrepreneurship, business development, community development, and international trade. Its business and industry development division seeks to accelerate growth and high-quality jobs through strategic initiatives in targeted sectors like manufacturing, transportation, and healthcare.
Calgary Technologies Inc. (CTI) is a non-profit organization established in 2000 to support the growth of advanced technology sectors in Calgary, including information and communication technology, biotechnology, and oil and gas. CTI operates entrepreneur-focused programs and provides office and lab space at its Alastair Ross Technology Centre. In 2008, CTI had 114 client companies and a budget of $4.9 million from government and client sources. CTI focuses on business networking, technology commercialization, incubation, and helping startups with strategic planning, financing, and market development. Key partners include local industry associations, investors, and government agencies that provide funding, refer clients, and support program delivery.
The IDC is a South African state-owned development finance institution established in 1940 to promote industrial development. It provides various financial instruments including equity, debt, guarantees, and credit lines to support entrepreneurs and competitive industries. The IDC aims to maximize developmental and financial returns within an acceptable risk profile by contributing to balanced economic growth, empowerment, and job creation in South Africa and other African countries. It currently supports a variety of industries and is involved in early-stage project development across the continent.
Tech Data Marketing is developing a marketing strategy to target resellers serving U.S. healthcare companies moving to cloud computing to meet electronic medical records standards by 2015. The strategy includes offering a pre-built cloud computing and security solution specialized for healthcare providers at a 5% discount. Tech Data will promote the offering through webinars, training events, and a sales contest for resellers. The goals are 10% reseller participation in the sales contest, 45% offering awareness by June 2014, and 20% adoption by healthcare providers. The estimated budget is $625,000 in 2012, with costs decreasing in subsequent years. Risks include low healthcare provider adoption, lack of reseller participation, and financial feasibility.
How to make darn sure (or near as darn it) that your application is accepted ...CleantechOpen
The document provides information about the Cleantech Open accelerator program and competition. It outlines the agenda for a 60 minute webinar on how to apply and ensure acceptance into the 2012 competition. It discusses the Cleantech Open ecosystem and mission to fund cleantech entrepreneurs. The webinar will cover an overview of the accelerator, how to apply, tips to ensure acceptance, and a question and answer period.
Secrets of Storytelling by Candace KleinGrow America
The document provides an overview of the 5-minute pitch for startups seeking funding. It outlines the key topics investors look for, including the products/services, market, sales strategy, management team, intellectual property, finances, and capital needs. The document also warns of common pitfalls to avoid, such as having no exit plan or unrealistic projections. An example pitch is then provided for a peer-to-peer commercial lending platform called SoMoLend, covering its market opportunity, management team, financial projections, capital raised and milestones.
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These are the slides that accompanied the Q1 2021 Quarterly Investment Briefing for West of England on 25th March. The event included lightning talks from Richard Cobb Michelmores MAINstream, Oliver Woolley CEO Envestors and Gaurav Singh JPIN Venture Catalysts.
Slides 68-70 include information about those 17 companies that are actively raising investment in Q1 2021. Check out the disclaimer - these aren't recommendations, just information.
The document provides information on various resources for funding and supporting startups in Canada, including incubators/accelerators, mentoring programs, private funding sources, and government funding programs. It discusses in detail the services provided by NRC-IRAP (National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program), including types of funding and advisory support available, how to work with an Industrial Technology Advisor, and best practices for applying for government funding.
The document discusses Gregor Mendel's experiments with pea plants and his discovery of the principles of heredity, including dominant and recessive alleles, genotypes and phenotypes. It then explains various genetic concepts like monohybrid and dihybrid crosses, sex-linked inheritance, co-dominance, incomplete dominance and uses examples like blood types and flower color to illustrate these concepts. The document also discusses how pedigrees can be used to track genetic traits within a family.
The document discusses the benefits of a flexible workplace, including increased efficiency, recruitment of talented employees, and higher work commitment. It provides tips for managers on managing a flexible workplace such as taking advantage of technology, measuring work by output rather than hours, paying attention to work intensification, and rethinking traditional practices like meeting attendance. Managers are advised to avoid classifying reasons for flexible work and to consider employees' personal schedules and commitments when negotiating flexibility.
Enterprise Connect is an Australian government initiative to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) implement innovative changes, access new ideas and technologies, and improve competitiveness. It provides business reviews by experienced advisers, tailored advisory services, and up to $20,000 in matched funding. To be eligible, businesses must have an ACN, meet turnover thresholds, be solvent, and have operated in Australia for at least 3 years. Interested SMEs can apply online through a simple application process.
The document discusses rewiring performance for the 21st century workplace. It asserts that performance has fundamentally changed and proposes a new way of working that accounts for both thinking and emotional aspects of performance. Various techniques are presented for improving performance through questions, time management, reducing distractions and stress, and fully engaging both logical and emotional parts of the brain.
The document provides information on various types of government assistance available to Australian businesses through AusIndustry, including:
1) Grants and incentives for R&D activities such as the R&D Tax Incentive program, which provides tax offsets for eligible R&D expenditures.
2) Funding programs that support innovation, commercialization, productivity and sustainability at all stages from R&D to production and export.
3) Clean technology programs that provide investment funding for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction projects.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in biochemistry including:
- Water has high heat capacity and heat of vaporization, forming hydration layers around charged molecules.
- Hydrolysis and dehydration synthesis reactions involve adding or removing a water molecule.
- Salts contain cations and anions, while electrolytes conduct electricity in solution.
- Acids donate protons and bases accept protons, with pH measuring hydrogen ion concentration on a scale from acidic to alkaline.
- Organic compounds include carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids that make up living tissues.
The document discusses digestion and absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. It describes:
- The mechanical and chemical breakdown of food that occurs in the mouth, stomach, and small and large intestines. This includes the roles of enzymes like pepsin, trypsin, amylase, and lipases.
- How nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine, including the roles of micelles in fat absorption and iron-binding proteins in iron transport.
- Causes of malabsorption like problems delivering bile or pancreatic juices or damage to the intestinal lining.
Overview of the Commercialisation Australia Funding Program, presented by Sheryl Frame, WA Case Manager, Commercialisation Australia at ICWA R&D Workshop held on 14 November 2012 at the Jakovich Function Centre in Henderson.
In this presentation, learn what state services and funding are available for growing technology companies. Each year, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) dedicates $25 million to help build companies with high growth potential. The MEDC is organizing a statewide bus tour to educate early-stage tech companies on programs ranging from business support to venture capital. Visit http://www.michiganadvantage.org/Entrepreneurs-and-Innovators/
The document describes Houston's Mentor-driven Seed Accelerator program called SURGE, which will provide capital, mentorship, and connections to entrepreneurs developing energy and IT technologies. The 12-week program will support 10 startup teams with $30,000 each in capital and mentorship from over 50 mentors from VC firms, energy companies, and entrepreneurs. The goal is to help startups pilot and commercialize their technologies, with the potential for follow-on funding and partnerships. SURGE aims to build the leading accelerator focused solely on enabling energy efficiency technologies through information technology.
SEED Capital is a venture capital firm that finances and assists startups in Denmark and Southern Sweden. It looks for startups in life sciences, IT, and cleantech. SEED has over 70 companies in its portfolio and has had 12 exits with over a 1x return on invested capital. The investment process at SEED involves an introduction, convincing phase where startups pitch internally, a deep diving due diligence phase, and completion with final investment agreements. SEED looks for highly innovative products and teams that can solve big problems and scale to over 1 billion euros in market potential.
Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) - Innovation Information ForumMaRS Discovery District
The document provides an overview of the National Research Council of Canada's (NRC) new strategy and business lines. It summarizes that the NRC aims to be the most effective research and technology organization in the world by developing and deploying technology through strategic research, scientific and technical services. The NRC supports industry and government through mission-oriented research, scientific infrastructure, technical services, and the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) which provides advisory services and financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises. IRAP had over 8,500 client SMEs in 2009-2010 and provided over $240 million in expenditures across various industry sectors.
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) aims to nurture business growth and job creation in Wisconsin. It provides resources, support, and funding to companies and communities. WEDC has divisions for finance, entrepreneurship, business development, community development, and international trade. Its business and industry development division seeks to accelerate growth and high-quality jobs through strategic initiatives in targeted sectors like manufacturing, transportation, and healthcare.
Calgary Technologies Inc. (CTI) is a non-profit organization established in 2000 to support the growth of advanced technology sectors in Calgary, including information and communication technology, biotechnology, and oil and gas. CTI operates entrepreneur-focused programs and provides office and lab space at its Alastair Ross Technology Centre. In 2008, CTI had 114 client companies and a budget of $4.9 million from government and client sources. CTI focuses on business networking, technology commercialization, incubation, and helping startups with strategic planning, financing, and market development. Key partners include local industry associations, investors, and government agencies that provide funding, refer clients, and support program delivery.
The IDC is a South African state-owned development finance institution established in 1940 to promote industrial development. It provides various financial instruments including equity, debt, guarantees, and credit lines to support entrepreneurs and competitive industries. The IDC aims to maximize developmental and financial returns within an acceptable risk profile by contributing to balanced economic growth, empowerment, and job creation in South Africa and other African countries. It currently supports a variety of industries and is involved in early-stage project development across the continent.
Tech Data Marketing is developing a marketing strategy to target resellers serving U.S. healthcare companies moving to cloud computing to meet electronic medical records standards by 2015. The strategy includes offering a pre-built cloud computing and security solution specialized for healthcare providers at a 5% discount. Tech Data will promote the offering through webinars, training events, and a sales contest for resellers. The goals are 10% reseller participation in the sales contest, 45% offering awareness by June 2014, and 20% adoption by healthcare providers. The estimated budget is $625,000 in 2012, with costs decreasing in subsequent years. Risks include low healthcare provider adoption, lack of reseller participation, and financial feasibility.
How to make darn sure (or near as darn it) that your application is accepted ...CleantechOpen
The document provides information about the Cleantech Open accelerator program and competition. It outlines the agenda for a 60 minute webinar on how to apply and ensure acceptance into the 2012 competition. It discusses the Cleantech Open ecosystem and mission to fund cleantech entrepreneurs. The webinar will cover an overview of the accelerator, how to apply, tips to ensure acceptance, and a question and answer period.
Secrets of Storytelling by Candace KleinGrow America
The document provides an overview of the 5-minute pitch for startups seeking funding. It outlines the key topics investors look for, including the products/services, market, sales strategy, management team, intellectual property, finances, and capital needs. The document also warns of common pitfalls to avoid, such as having no exit plan or unrealistic projections. An example pitch is then provided for a peer-to-peer commercial lending platform called SoMoLend, covering its market opportunity, management team, financial projections, capital raised and milestones.
Check out Tracxn's curated latest startup activity in Tech rebrand.ly/fak00
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These are the slides that accompanied the Q1 2021 Quarterly Investment Briefing for West of England on 25th March. The event included lightning talks from Richard Cobb Michelmores MAINstream, Oliver Woolley CEO Envestors and Gaurav Singh JPIN Venture Catalysts.
Slides 68-70 include information about those 17 companies that are actively raising investment in Q1 2021. Check out the disclaimer - these aren't recommendations, just information.
The document provides information on various resources for funding and supporting startups in Canada, including incubators/accelerators, mentoring programs, private funding sources, and government funding programs. It discusses in detail the services provided by NRC-IRAP (National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program), including types of funding and advisory support available, how to work with an Industrial Technology Advisor, and best practices for applying for government funding.
Cirrus Networks is an IT solutions integrator that has experienced rapid revenue growth. It is seeking to raise $3-5 million through an IPO to fund further expansion. Key points from the presentation include that Cirrus has achieved strong revenue and profit growth in recent years, has a portfolio of blue chip clients, and intends to pursue growth through new service offerings and geographic expansion.
Am councils and nasvf presentation 3 march 2011Денис Гусев
This document discusses building innovation capacity in Russia. It identifies key elements of an innovation ecosystem including management knowledge, research partnerships, and investment partners. It examines Russian strengths and weaknesses in areas like research, venture capital, and government policy. It suggests metrics like patents, licenses, and jobs created to measure success and recommends actions over 12 to 36 months to strengthen the innovation ecosystem.
The document discusses medical device commercialization and lessons learned from a case study. It provides an overview of competing technologies in 2000 for digital radiography, including costs and exam times. It then outlines IDC's product which had faster exam times and lower costs. The timeline shows IDC's growth from clinical testing to international expansion. Lessons learned include building the right team, knowing when to let go, and believing in investors. What has changed includes lower barriers to entry and increased computing power, while the need for a good team and hard work remain the same.
This document provides an overview of innovation and R&D in Northern Ireland. It discusses key figures on companies innovating in NI, including numbers, employment, turnover, and characteristics of average companies. It outlines NI's strengths in clusters like cybersecurity, data analytics, and software. Examples are given of companies that received support from Invest NI and Innovate UK. The roles of various organizations in NI's innovation ecosystem are summarized.
How to make darn sure (or near as darn it) that your application is accepted ...CleantechOpen
The document provides information about applying to the 2012 Cleantech Open accelerator program. It outlines the application process and timeline, which includes applying by May 8th, being notified of semifinalist status by May 23rd, and participating in mentorship, training and showcase events from June to November if accepted as a semifinalist. Key application criteria include having received less than $1 million in private financing and $5 million total from all sources. The participation fee for semifinalists is $475 per person and includes access to the training program and events. The goal is to help cleantech startups accelerate through the program to the next level.
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2. The ‘Valley of Death’
VALLEY OF DEATH
Venture Capitalists
Angel Funding & High Net Worth
FFF - Friends, Family & Founders Private Equity, Debt & Public Markets
3. Angel & ‘High Net Worth’
Networks in Sydney
Angel networks - Sydney Angels, Innovation Bay
Incubators – ATP Innovations, Pollenizer, Blue
Chilli, Ignition Labs
Shared working space – Fishburners
Accelerators – Pushstart, Startmate
Most are focussed on Web and mobile ventures,
but not exclusively
4. ‘Powering Ideas’
VALLEY OF DEATH
Venture Capitalists
Angel Funding & High Net Worth
FFF - Friends, Family & Founders Private Equity, Debt & Public Markets
5. Commercialisation Australia
Announced in the 2009-10 Federal Budget – key
component of Powering Ideas: an innovation
agenda for the 21st century
Funding of $244 million over 5 years to June 2014,
$82 million a year thereafter
Objective: build capacity and opportunities for
Australia’s researchers, entrepreneurs, innovative
firms to convert IP into commercial ventures
Model developed through a consultation process
involving more than 250 stakeholders
6. Our Solution
Providing more than just money...
Participant
Funding
Case Manager
Mentors
Networks
7. Grant Types
Australian Firms, Entrepreneurs and Researchers
[through their Commercialisation Office]
Entry Entry Entry Entry
Skills and Experienced Proof of Early Stage
Knowledge Executives Concept Commercialisation
Up to $50,000 Up to $350,000 $50,000 to $250,000 $50,000 to $2 Million
80:20 funding contribution 50:50 funding contribution 50:50 funding contribution 50:50 funding contribution
To access expert advice and To engage a Chief Executive To prove commercial To develop a new product,
services for those new to Officer or other executive viability (not R&D) process or service though to
Commercialisation market
24 months
12 Months 12 Months 2 Years
Case Managers Volunteer Business Mentors
Advice and mentoring throughout life-cycle Provide introductions and networking opportunities
Exit Exit Exit Exit
Multiple Exits
[Fast Failure, Licensing, Angel Investment, Joint Ventures, Referral to other Programs]
8. Criteria
First, is there a need for funding? If so:
• Market Opportunity
• Value proposition
• Execution plan
• Management Capability
• National Benefits
9. The Story So Far….
26 Case Managers around Australia
Funding of $126.5 million announced [as at 2 November 2012]
322 Participants
WA QLD
Case Managers – 3 Case Managers – 5
Participants - 34 Participants - 83
SA and NT
Case Managers – 3 NSW and ACT
SA Participants – 19 Case Managers – 8
NT Participants – 1 VIC and TAS
NSW Participants – 88
Case Managers – 7
ACT Participants – 10
VIC Participants – 77
TAS Participants – 10
10. Value of Grants by Key Technology
As at 2 November 2012, 322 Participants have been
supported with grants valued at $126.5 million
Manufacturing, Biotechnology
Engineering and Design $12.9 million
$52.6 million
42%
10%
13% 35%
Software and Web
Computer Systems Design
and Hardware $ 44.5 million
$16.5 million
11. Value of Grants by Key Market
As at 2 November 2012,
Auto, Aviation, Marine and TCF
Automotive, Aviation, Marine & TCF 322 Participants have been
OEM supported with grants
OEM
valued at $126.5 million
Infrastructure and& Building
Infrastructure Building
Health and Medical
Health & Medical
Entertainment, Tourism
Entertainment, Tourism & Sport
and Sport
Energy, Mining and Resources
Energy, Mining & Resources
Education and & Training
Education Training
Defence, SecuritySecurity
Defence and & Safety
Business and
BusinessCommunications
& Communications
Agriculture and Food
Agriculture & Food
Grant Value ($ million)
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
12. BuildingIQ
• $1.2 million Early Stage
Commercialisation grant
• Unique technology that predicts, automates
and controls a building’s energy use
• Achieved 30% energy savings so far
• CA funding used to scale cloud based
implementation of the system
• Have formed partnership with energy
management systems provider Syserco and
strategic relationship with Schneider Electric
13. SmartWard
• $2,050,000 Early Stage Commercialisation and Skills
and Knowledge grants
• Developed an automated system (software and hardware) for
recording information in hospital wards
• It aims to reduce treatment errors and free clinicians from
administrative tasks
• CA funding has been used
to develop a business plan,
information memorandum
for capital raising and
to take product to
market
14. Globaltech
• $230,000 Proof of Concept grant
• Developed “ePLOD”, a fully integrated
electronic progressive log of drilling
systems for the mining industry
• It records drilling as it happens, including
consumables, chargeables, activities, tasks
and comments, on a rod by rod basis
• Replaces paper reporting and improves monitoring
• Funding has resulted in early market launch
• ePLOD is currently being used by leading global mining and
exploration drilling companies in Australia and overseas.