Phone Lines Now Open for Small Business Support
A new, free service offering small business advice and support over the phone has been officially launched by Small Business Minister Dr Craig Emerson.
$21m Defence Industry Centre Launched
The Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr and the Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, Mr Greg Combet launch the national $21.2 million Enterprise Connect Defence Industry Innovation Centre.
Small Business to Get Internet Savvy
Small businesses will soon have support to boost their internet presence with the launch of the Government’s $10 million Small Business Online program.
Centre Director Appointed for Creative Industries
Ms Lisa Colley has been appointed Director of the Rudd Government’s $17 million Creative Industries Innovation Centre.
Strengthening Australia's Steel Industry
A Steel Industry Innovation Council will be established to ensure the industry has the best possible access to billions of dollars of public and private sector projects
Tony Quick to head Enterprise Connect's Defence Industries Centre
The former Director and General Manager of GKN Aerospace Engineering Services joins the Enterprise Connect team.
Tips to improve your business in the current economic climate
Enterprise Connect has developed a tip sheet (.pdf, 20KB) in conjunction with our business advisors to focus attention on the basics of maintaining a strong, viable business during the global downturn.
Discretionary grants round
Enterprise Connect invited eligible organisations from across Australia to submit proposals to a small grants round.
Grants of between $50,000 and $75,000 were offered for projects project that encouraged links and partnerships between SMEs and universities, training providers, research agencies and other businesses.
This round closed on Monday 23 March 2009 and the list of successful applicants (.pdf, 29KB) has been announced by the Minister.
Technology Transfer Pilot
Enterprise Connect's Technology Transfer Pilot seeks to encourage industry collaboration in R&D and raise industry awareness of the latest developments in technology.
This may involve encouraging the uptake of new technologies and processes, using the existing Enterprise Connect network to link researchers with manufacturers in the TCF sector or manufacturers with potential partners in another sector.
To find out more about the Technology Transfer Pilot, please Contact Us.