Parliamentary Secretary for Industry and Innovation, Mark Dreyfus, has opened the 2012 Australian Clean Technologies Competition for nominations.
“As part of Australia’s transition to a low carbon high‐efficiency economy, the Government wants to shine a light on Australian innovators taking advantage of business opportunities to reduce energy and resource consumption,” Mr Dreyfus said.
“This year’s Australian Clean Technologies Competition is a unique opportunity for Australian clean technology firms to develop their capabilities and gain market exposure for their innovations.”
Through the competition, entrants will link with business mentors, have access to training opportunities and showcase their capabilities to potential customers, investors and the media.
Competition finalists are given access to the Cleantech Business Accelerator Program through which they are provided with mentoring on commercialisation pathways, business modelling, funding solutions and successful techniques for pitch delivery.
“Last year we had an overwhelming response to the competition with 70 entries tackling current issues including pollution, energy efficiency, renewable energies, green buildings, smart electricity grids and new transportation systems,” Mr Dreyfus said.
Last year’s winner SMAC Technologies for air‐conditioning technology that reduces energy consumption, represented Australia at the International Global Ideas Competition in the USA.
For further information visit www.cleantechopen.com.au.
