australia’s innovation action plan – self-assessment report june 2010 barry jones industry and...
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Australia’s Innovation Action Plan – Self-Assessment ReportJune 2010
Barry JonesIndustry and Small Business Policy Division
Background New Government in 2007 Reviews -
– National Innovation System
– Automotive and TCF Sectors
– Export Programs New policies and programs Powering Ideas: an innovation agenda for
the 21st century
Some major initiatives
Cooperative Research Centres
Enterprise Connect
Commercialisation Australia
Small Business Initiatives
Consultation mechanisms
Regulatory framework
Cooperative Research Centres Established in 1991 Links researchers with industry to focus R&D efforts
on progress towards utilisation and commercialisation.
Each CRC must involve at least one Australian end-user and one Australian higher education institution.
Flexible governance arrangements An education program produces industry-ready
graduates Innovative structures to encourage SME
engagement
Cooperative Research Centres
From 1 July 2010:– 42 active CRCs– 725 participating organisations – 61% industry-
based– 36 Australian universities
In 2008-09:– 88 patents filed– 673 patents maintained (492 overseas)– 377 international alliances– Links with 56 nations including 18 APEC
economies
Enterprise Connect
Established in 2008 Delivers practical support to SMEs through 12
Centres and ~90 Business Advisers in:– Manufacturing or manufacturing services– Creative industries– Clean energy– Defence industries– Mining technology– Remote enterprise– Innovative regions
Enterprise Connect
Enterprise Connect services
Business Advisers and Regional Facilitators Group and Individual Business Reviews Tailored Advisory Service Researchers in Business Workshops, Industry Intelligence and Networking Innovation Centre Complementary Services Technology and Knowledge Connect Enterprise Learning and Mentoring (part of TAS
funds)
Enterprise Connect – Business Reviews For individual businesses or business groups Reviews are carried out by Business Advisers who
look at:– Strengths and weaknesses– Strategic issues – Potential areas for business improvement and
growth Tailored Advisory Service Grants to help implement
changes suggested in the Business Reviews
Enterprise Connect - Researchers in Business Supports the placement of researchers into
businesses to develop new ideas with commercial potential
2 to 12 month placement Funds up to 50% of salary costs to a maximum of
$A50,000 A project must:
– develop a new idea– involve new activities– create new competencies and capabilities aligned
with existing business strategies
Commercialisation Australia Commenced January 2010 $196.1 million over four years with ongoing funding of
$82 million per annum Objective is to build the capacity of, and opportunities
for, Australia’s researchers, entrepreneurs and innovative firms to convert ideas into commercial ventures
A new and radical approach Developed through a consultation process
Commercialisation Australia - key features
Assists researchers, entrepreneurs and innovative firms to bring ideas for new products to market with high commercial potential
Multiple entry and exit points to the program Competitive, merit based selection process Case Managers Volunteer Business Mentors Assistance tailored to the needs of the participant:
– Skills and Knowledge Grants– Experienced Executives– Proof of Concept Grants– Early Stage Commercialisation Repayable Grants
Small Business Online Program Launched on 17 August 2009 Aims to help small businesses to go online, enhance
their web presence and engage ine-business capabilities
Competitive, merit-based application process Training and mentoring services delivered to small and
home-based businesses through eligible service providers
By March 2010 funding of $14.3 million had been awarded
Consultation Mechanisms
Small Business Forum Key consultative mechanism Generally held twice a year and hosted by the Small
Business Minister
Business Consultation Website Australian Government agencies post information
on current consultation activities Businesses/individuals register to receive
information on consultations it their areas of interest
Strong regulatory environment
Small Business Advisory Committee Assist in determining the impact of policy
proposals on small business
Regulation Impact Statements Mandatory for all decisions likely to have a
regulatory impact on business
Small Business Impact Statements Assessment of the impact of policy proposals on
small business
Some conclusions
A range of policy options are needed One-size fits all is not appropriate Targeted measures depending on the
needs of the SME Options that feed into each other Benefits beyond innovation
Further InformationPowering Ideas
http://www.innovation.gov.au/innovationreview/Pages/home.aspx
Cooperative Research Centres
https://www.crc.gov.au/Information/default.aspx
Enterprise Connect
http://www.enterpriseconnect.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx
Commercialisation Australia
http://www.commercialisationaustralia.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx
Small Business Initiatives
www.ausindustry.gov.au/SmallBusiness/SmallBusinessOnline/Pages/SmallBusinessOnline.aspx
Business Consultation Website
https://consultation.business.gov.au/consultation/
Department of Innovation, Industry,
Science and Research
Industry House
10 Binara Street
Canberra City, ACT 2601, Australia
Telephone +61 2 6213 6000