In this session, Ian Dagley will discuss the potential for Australia to improve its innovation performance particularly in the Defence & Science sector, through cultivating talent, engaging stakeholders and facilitating collaboration. With over $1.6 billion in government funding available for spending, this session will explore the current Defence & Science landscape, and discuss reasons for encouraging collaboration between Universities, Government and Industry partners.
In this session you will have the opportunity to deep dive into two of the following topics. Each 30 minute session will be led by a subject matter expert- who will facilitate an opportunity to compare and contrast your experiences and thoughts with a small group of your peers.
Australia’s start-up scene is growing at an unprecedented rate and is undoubtedly a crucial factor in enhancing Australia’s global innovation performance. Following Dun & Bradsheet’s 2016 credit report, 42% of start-ups result in business failures which is no surprise given the inherent high-risk of return in the entrepreneurial space.
Manufacturing plays a major role in the Australian economy and is a dominant source of innovation. 24 months of consecutive growth shows that the Australian manufacturing sector is transforming itself and taking advantage of the possibilities of new technology. Local businesses are investing, diversifying and innovating to create products and services that are sought after on the global market.
This session will explore how research collaboration can assist Australian manufacturers to utilise emerging technologies and expertise to solve their market specific problems.
Inaugurated in 2016, the Nanocomm Hub was an initiative funded by the ARC and Industry partners to provide a platform for multidisciplinary teams to leave the advancement of construction materials. In this session, Professor Wenhui, Director of the Nanocomm Hub will highlight the design and space management of the facility that have supported collaboration across 13 different universities and 48 industry partners.
How can we support the modern-day researcher to think ‘big’? New grants are in place that requires researchers to consider the impact of their research on communities and there is growing pressure to add commercialisation into the research mix. With this in mind, the ON Program seeks to equip researchers with the necessary skills and mindset to tackle industry-led problems.