Grants reporting

Funding is provided to facilitate future long term science, technology and innovation collaboration between Australia and China, bringing together future science leaders from both countries to foster long term relationships.

CPIE Research & Development are developing an innovative single-use portable electronic infusion device for the national and international home healthcare market. Entrepreneurs' Programme commercialisation support will be used to help commercialise this medical device, in a global $6bn infusion pump market.

Wild Orchid Watch (WOW) involves the creation of an app for citizen scientists to collect a suite of basic information on orchids that will be useful to both taxonomists and ecologists. This will enable research into further understanding of the value of orchids as indicators of environmental change, providing fundamental information on distribution, abundance and phenology.

Entrepreneurs Programme commercialisation support will be used for a vertical farming system.

Almos Technologies has developed TableLocate, a battery-less, wirelessly charged customer location system for the hospitality/restaurant chain sector. This technology will optimise operations, saving time, money and improve the customer experience. Entrepreneurs Programme support will be used to help Almos to commercialise this product, extend the implementation of Cloud functionality and secure first sales in Australia and the US.

The Australian Museum has created FrogID, a five year national citizen science initiative to involve all Australians in frog conservation, by contributing information on Australian frogs and their distribution. An education component will also be tailored to Australian primary and high schools.

Water colour is a very informative indicator of the ecological state of marine & fresh-waters. Until recently, only measurable with a suite of unwieldy scientific instruments. With development of Eye on Water by the European Union, these measurements can be made now by citizen scientists by a smart phone application.

This project will place meteorology and air quality sensors in 30 schools across Sydney. Students will collect and analyse research quality data in science and geography curriculum-aligned classroom activities.

Vidiense Technology has developed a new way for media companies and other enterprises to embed high quality video, including live video streams, into email marketing campaigns. Accelerating Commercialisation support will be used to help Vidiense Technology commercialise its technology into a scalable self-serve software platform for a range of uses by global marketers.

INTERACT has developed an engagement system that provides pharmaceutical businesses a better way to connect and engage audiences, match customer needs and implement multichannel communication. The solution aligns the goals of pharmaceutical businesses with the needs of doctors, who need a better way to access and interact with information, knowledge and tools they value, from organisations and people they know. Entrepreneurs' programme support will be used to commercialise existing market awareness into globally applicable brand solutions for large conservative enterprises.

Inkerz has developed a novel technology that captures handwriting from a pen on regular paper and integrates it with an educational platform that enables real-time handwriting, video and voice collaboration. Entrepreneurs' Programme commercialisation support will be used to help Inkerz commercialise this technology by running a series of commercial trials with educational entities in Australia and the US.

StarVac Systems is developing the Jupiter series vacuum packaging machine for the food industry. The technology incorporated into this machine will provide Australian processing and exporting companies with an innovative, energy efficient, high-speed vacuum packaging machine alternative to the existing technology. Entrepreneurs' Programme commercialisation support will help StarVac complete the product development, establish a world-class manufacturing facility and launch the product in the Australian and export meat processing markets.

Mediation and Online Dispute Resolution Operating Network P/L (MODRON) has created cloud based technology which integrates all the functions, tools and features a lawyer, barrister, mediator or other dispute resolution professional needs to help parties resolve disputes within one secure online environment (MODRON One Account). The MODRON One Account is purpose built to enhance the skills and geographical/socio-economic reach of dispute resolution professionals to facilitate faster and cheaper resolutions for parties in dispute. The macro intention is to redirect smaller disputes away from courts and tribunals, which therefore allows the legal system to focus on larger more complex matters. Entrepreneurs' Programme commercialisation support will be used to assist in testing the commercial viability of the MODRON One Account.

Supashock has developed a dynamic suspension system that delivers unprecedented levels of performance, safety and reliability when operated in arduous environments. Entrepreneurs'Programme commercialisation support will be used to assist Supashock modify and adapt this technology for use on military vehicles where perfromance, safety and low maintenance are paramount.

A New and Existing Incubator Support Initiative grant has been awarded to help develop new Incubators in regions or sectors with high potential for success in international trade, and to boost the effectiveness of high performing Incubators.

NXT TEC has developed the NXT Building System for the global building sector. This technology will simplify the building process with its novel, interrelated and interdependent components representing a complex, but simple to assemble, scalable, pre-fabricated building system, enabling large scale building projects to be delivered faster, more cost effectively and at a higher quality than conventional construction materials and processes. Accelerating Commercialisation support will be used to help NXT TEC commercialise this product and achieve commercial validation, attract investment to support scale-up, and secure first commercial sales.

Kasada's innovative Polyform security program protects websites and, therefore, the IP, revenues and reputation of website owners. Polyform stops automated attacks with higher levels of security, implementation simplicity and cost effectiveness compared with competitors.

Sotaeria has developed a unique safety barrier system to monitor and protect safety exclusion zones. The technology was developed in the shipping industry but is now also aimed at Rail, Mining and anywhere that requires safety exclusion zones. The technology will protect people by electronically monitoring access to dangerous areas thus reducing injuries and saving lives worldwide. The Entrepreneurs Programme Accelerating Commercialisation support will be used to help Sotaeria produce a commercial prototype and trial with a commercial partner.

Accelerating Commercialisation support will be used to help Lacima commercialise this new product internationally and enable Lacima to achieve the goal of being the number one provider globally of energy valuation and risk analytics systems.

Funding will assist with the conversion to a hydroponic, above-ground, strawberry growing system under poly tunnels at Longford.

Affinity Biosciences (Affinity) has developed a platform, ReD-T, for the rapid delivery of novel immunotherapies for the biopharma industry Entrepreneurs Programme commercialisation support will be used to help Affinity commercialise ReD-T, achieve our first international pharmaceutical deals, increase Australia's pharmaceutical capabilities and generate new biotech jobs.

VoltLogic power-control technology enables power storage in multiple applications to provide flexible, predictable and reliable renewable power. This combination technology delivers domestic and commercial mini-power stations with advantages in grid, off-grid / hybrid energy markets seeking resolution of poor, intermittent base supply and power quality problems. Accelerating Commercialisation support will be used to develop advanced manufacturing techniques for this product.

Dust can contain harmful agents that penetrate deep into lungs and migrate into the blood stream. Information on the composition and risks associated with house dust is largely absent and households do not know how to reduce risks. This project will address this knowledge gap by engaging with citizens to submit vacuum dust samples for chemical and biological analysis.

Chatty Kidz is developing an innovative, online literacy platform to meet the huge Chinese demand for cost-effective services teaching children to read and speak English. Accelerating Commercialisation support will help to secure a significant distribution agreement in China, positioning Chatty Kidz for Series A investment.

AML Technologies was established to commercialize Wire-arc Additive Manufacturing, an innovative metal additive manufacturing technology for the production of high performance metal components and structures. It combines welding science, robotics and metallurgy to produce an automated 3D printing systems.