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News“$41 Million in new grants available from Victorian Government”(Posted 29/10/2008)Victoria's Science Agenda Investment Fund Competitive Grants Program 2009On 23 October 2008 the Victorian Government launched Victoria's Science Agenda (VSA) Investment Fund, a major program under the 2008 Innovation Statement, Innovation:Victoria's Future, aimed at developing science and technology based solutions to make Victoria more productive, sustainable and healthy. The $41 million VSA Investment Fund will provide competitive grants to business and research organisations for co-investment in partnerships that strengthen Victoria's science and technology capabilities so that we are better able to translate new technologies and research discoveries to the marketplace. Proposals will be assessed on the basis of their potential benefits to the Victorian economy, the skills and experience of project staff, the financial contribution from other sources, and the need for Victorian Government funding. Grant funds will typically be provided for up to three years, with projects expected to commence by January 2010. Applications are invited from technology-based companies, universities, research institutes, Cooperative Research Centres, industry associations and government agencies. The deadline for submission of expressions of interest is 13 February 2009, and shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit more detailed proposals in April 2009. Please visit www.business.vic.gov.au/vsa for more information about the program. |