In The News
Friday 27 August 2010
"Smart 100 Mavens 2010" Anthill, 22 August 2010
So, who were these ‘intense gatherers of information and impressions’? Who were Anthill’s 2010 ‘mavens‘, described as among ‘the first to pick up on new or nascent trends and share them’? Read More...
Thursday 12 August 2010
"Innovation in hand rail manufacturing" Australian Innovation, 12 August 2010
Klein Architectural, a Queensland-based manufacturer of high quality stainless steel products, has developed a hand rail with 80% more grip than conventional hand rails and engaged with the AIC to commercialise the opportunity. Read More...
Monday 9 August 2010
"Everything a budding inventor needs to know" Gold Coast Bulletin, 9 August 2010
A new information kit for inventors and entrepreneurs could spur forward-thinking Gold Coasters towards designing the next iPod... Read More...
Friday 6 August 2010
"Commercialisation in vital rebirth" Business Acumen, 6 August 2010
After several years of uncertainty surrounding the outlook for the commercialisation of ideas and research in Australia, the field has recovered strongly and is again showing its potential... Read More...
Thursday 5 August 2010
"Cash in on Masterchef" BRW, 5 August 2010
Here are six secrets that business can steal from the smash-hit television series. First surprise: they have nothing to do with food. Read More...
Wednesday 28 July 2010
"New relining product in the pipeline" Trenchless Australasia, 28 July 2010
Copeland received a $50,000 grant for their research under the Enterprise Connect Researchers in Business program with assistance from the Australian Institute for Commercialisation. Read More...
Wednesday 21 July 2010
"Innovation in Brisbane" Brisbane 31: The 360 Show, 21 July 2010
Allinta Rose, Cameron Johns, Vannessa Garrard, Mellissa Little and Daniel McHugh give us an insight into how they are helping move things forward for QLD and Australia in this weeks episode of 360. Read More...
Wednesday 21 July 2010
"What innovation means to sourcing ideas" Fast Thinking, Winter 2010
At the Australian Institute for Commercialisation (AIC), we preach innovation, but know from our own experience that in practice innovation is more easily said than done. Where does a company start with innovation? Read More...
Tuesday 20 July 2010
"Copeland putting exports in the pipeline" The Advertiser, 20 July 2010
SOUTH Australian plastics manufacturer Copeland Industries aims to turn exporter with a new product for the global water infrastructure market. Read More...
Thursday 8 July 2010
"Innovation rests on engaging multiple stakeholders across the value chain" 8 July 2010, ATSE Focus
Problems and opportunities drive innovation, not just technological developments – addressing these topics should be the antecedent of any economic development initiative. Read More...
Friday 2 July 2010
"Assistance Programs" 2 July 2010, Business Gold Coast
A range of assistance programs are available for ICT businesses to assist in business establishment, growth and change. Read More...
Thursday 1 July 2010
"Innovations in energy efficient manufacturing" Australian Innovation, 1 July 2010
Frontline Australasia Pty Ltd, a Victorian precision components manufacturer, has utilised CSIRO cold spray technology to achieve significant new innovations in direct manufacturing. Read More...
Wednesday 30 June 2010
"Innovation Series: eco-innovations take to the floor, and the air" Business Acumen, 30 June 2010
Innovation in sustainability for industry will take the floor in three fascinating presentations at the upcoming Innovation Series luncheon at the Brisbane Hilton on July 19. Read More...
Monday 28 June 2010
"Delivering on strong innovation 2009–2010" Queensland Government, 28 June 2010
There is universal recognition of the links between research and development (R&D) and innovation, and between innovation and economic productivity, environmental sustainability and standard of living. Read More...
Wednesday 23 June 2010
"Enable2010 is about Brisbane enabling innovation" Business Acumen, 23 June 2010
The Australian Innovation Exhibition aims to showcase Queensland and Australian innovation. Foundation sponsors include the Australian Institute for Commercialisation. Read More...
Tuesday 15 June 2010
"Adelaide hosts 'smart grid' clinic" In Business, 15 June 2010
A Clean Energy Innovation Centre TechClinic has been held in Adelaide to evaluate how technology can be developed locally to achieve greater energy efficiencies in smart grid projects across Australia. Read More...
Thursday 10 June 2010
"Rip Curl – Commercialisation of the First Ever Power Heated Wet Suit" Australian Innovation, 10 June 2010
Through its TechFast program, the Australian Institute for Commercialisation (AIC) was engaged to assist Rip Curl to find new technologies and advanced materials that would keep the second generation H Bomb at the forefront of wet suit performance. Read More...
Thursday 3 June 2010
"Research Commercialisation stimulates debate" BTP Exchange, 3 June 2010
How long will it take for Australia to achieve commercialisation equivalent to the United States - was just one of the questions from the floor at the Queensland launch event of the Australian Innovation Festival at Brisbane Technology Park Read More...
Thursday 27 May 2010
"Brisbane’s Entrepreneurs seek the tools..." Australian Innovation, 27 May 2010
Ideas2Market, the Australian Institute for Commercialisation’s long running small business program, was recently attended by a keen group of ambitious entrepreneurs. Read More...
Thursday 20 May 2010
"10 steps to a better business plan" Smart Company, 20 May 2010
Most entrepreneurs have a simple problem when it comes to business plans: they don't have one. Read More...
Monday 17 May 2010
"Innovations in the Italian cheese market" Fast Thinking, 17 May 2010
La Casa Del Formaggio is a South Australian owned and operated family business manufacturing a range of premium quality Italian style cheese. Established in 1988, the company now employs more than 50 people. Read More...
Tuesday 11 May 2010
"Innovation for better profits" The Gympie Times, 11 May 2010
INNOVATION is something many small business operators do as a matter of course without even realising that it is happening, while with others it takes a great deal of planning and effort. Read More...
Thursday 1 October 2009
"Question Time" BRW
Australians are acknowledged internationally as great inventors but not great commercialisers. Australian inventions are often commercialised overseas with great success – what can be done to change this? Read More...
Tuesday 8 September 2009
"Funding the key to Innovation" Australian Financial Review – September 8, 2009
Organisations and individuals involved in innovative start-ups want Commercialisation Australia to address the lack of funding for new ideas. Read More...
Friday 4 September 2009
"Funding innovation proves a smart move" Australian Financial Review
The Researchers in Business program is paying dividends for a number of smaller companies with thanks to the AIC's linking eligible firms with appropriate researchers. Read More...
Thursday 3 September 2009
"Commercialisation gets a budget boost" ATSE
The view that pumping more money into research does not automatically increase innovation within an economy seems finally to have become respectable thinking in politics. Read More...
Wednesday 5 August 2009
"Sustaining a niche business" Dynamic Business
Have a niche business, but not sure how you’re going to sustain your business in the long run? Read More...
Monday 3 August 2009
"Beware of geeks bearing gifts" Australian Anthill
Things that appear seductive are often never as appealing in reality. Read More...
