Welcome to the Small Technologies Cluster

The future of Victoria’s and Australia’s manufacturing sector is linked to its disposition and ability to innovate. Through new technologies and a highly skilled workforce, Australia can redefine its manufacturing sector and remain a global and competitive player.

Small technologies is a convergent technology underpinned by nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology, microtechnology and advanced engineering technologies. Small technologies is a key channel for innovation in products, services and manufacturing processes and has the potential to impact on a very broad range of industry sectors.

At STC we aim to promote innovation and entrepreneurial activity through the development of industry clusters. STC’s primary objective is to grow new businesses and seed new industry opportunities through the development and uptake of small technologies.