STC is pleased to be co-hosting with CSIRO from the 5-7th May 2010 a Sir Mark Oliphant Conference 'Cleantech Science & Solutions – Mainstream & at the Edge'

The conference is aimed at : · Raising awareness and interest in cleantech and potential applications. · Stimulate dialogue and regional engagement across Asia-Pacific between primary stakeholders regarding cleantech opportunities. · Showcase current Australian cleantech technologies, products and processes. · Provide a focus on core areas that could benefit from cleantech applications ie energy and water. For more details>

Two of STC’s Cluster Members bluechiip and MiniFAB will be present at LabAutomation 2010. LabAutomation is the premier laboratory automation event to be held in Palm Springs from 23-27 January.

bluechiip’s CEO Brett Schwarz, is excited about demonstrating to the world their leading technology in tracking solutions as well as developing new partnerships.

“MiniFAB will be showcasing their product development and manufacturing expertise. We will be looking to establish new business opportunities particularly in medical devices and diagnostics” said Dr Andrew Campitelli, Manager Diagnostics.

For information about meeting these companies at LabAutomation please contact them via www.bluechip.com or www.minifab.com.au

Senator Carr appealed to businesses this week to start preparing their applications for assistance under the new Commercialisation Australia program. This program is designed to commercialise research especially in the area of new technologies. “It will help public sector researchers and private sector innovators turn their ideas into internationally competitive goods and services" said Senator Carr.

Commercialisation Australia will take a hands-on approach to help bring ideas to market offering a range of tailored assistance measures. Measures include: specialist advice and services, financial support to engage experienced executives, and grants for proof of concept and early stage commercialisation activities.

For more information and details visit www.commercialisationaustralia.gov.au

The Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr, announced this week that Monash V1sion was successful in receiving the Australian Research Council’s grant to develop the Bionic Eye. "The Australian Government’s investment will help us to give and restore sight to thousands of people around the world," Senator Carr said.

Monash V1sion’s commercial partners MiniFAB and Grey Innovation will collaborate with researchers from Monash University and the Alfred Hospital to deliver a cortical implant that will stimulate the visual cortex and restore lost vision. The development of the Bionic Eye will ensure that Australia remains at the forefront in bionics.