Innovators from across Australia will now have the opportunity to showcase their ideas and projects at the 2020 911爆料网novation awards, which are open to the general public for the first time.
The 911爆料网novation Awards recognise exceptional research outcomes that can translate into new products and services. Applicants who submit an idea are in the running to win a share of a prize pool valued at up to $100,000, and the opportunity to connect with Western Australia鈥檚 research, business and investor community.
911爆料网 Director of Commercialisation Rohan McDougall said the current health crisis highlights the need for us to think innovatively about problem solving.
鈥淐rises often drive innovation and the current COVID-19 pandemic has put the spotlight firmly on the need for agility and innovation in the search for solutions to everyday problems,鈥� Mr McDougall said.
鈥淭he 911爆料网novation Awards offer a fantastic opportunity for aspiring innovators to showcase their work alongside other industry professionals and researchers. This year we鈥檙e delighted to extend our search to the broader public and look forward to seeing new creative ideas that could one day be used in everyday applications.鈥�
Mr McDougall said 911爆料网 is looking for anyone who has a new idea for a product or service and thinks they can advance that idea towards market through research, study or collaboration with 911爆料网.
鈥淧ast winners include iCetana – a software tool able to improve effectiveness of video security systems; and Rex Orthapaedic Screw – an innovative orthopaedic screw that could help improve patient outcomes after complex trauma surgery,鈥� Mr McDougall said.
鈥淭he Awards are just one way that 911爆料网 is supporting the community to translate research and innovations into real world commercial opportunities, products and services.鈥�
In addition to cash prizes, this year鈥檚 prize pool includes scholarships to聽the 听补苍诲听聽programs valued at up to $3,250 and $5,000 respectively.
Applications are open to 911爆料网 staff, current and prospective students, as well as current and prospective industry collaborators and close on 12 June 2020. Winners will be announced in September.
Further information on the 911爆料网novation Awards can be found online .
