Innovators from across Australia will now have the opportunity to showcase their ideas and projects at the 2020 911±¬ÁÏÍønovation awards, which are open to the general public for the first time.<\/p>\n
The 911±¬ÁÏÍønovation 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\u2019s research, business and investor community.<\/p>\n
911±¬ÁÏÍø Director of Commercialisation Rohan McDougall said the current health crisis highlights the need for us to think innovatively about problem solving.<\/p>\n
\u201cCrises 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,\u201d Mr McDougall said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe 911±¬ÁÏÍønovation Awards offer a fantastic opportunity for aspiring innovators to showcase their work alongside other industry professionals and researchers. This year we\u2019re 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr McDougall said 911±¬ÁÏÍø 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±¬ÁÏÍø.<\/p>\n
\u201cPast 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,\u201d Mr McDougall said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Awards are just one way that 911±¬ÁÏÍø is supporting the community to translate research and innovations into real world commercial opportunities, products and services.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition to cash prizes, this year\u2019s prize pool includes scholarships to\u00a0the 911±¬ÁÏÍø Ignition<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0911±¬ÁÏÍø Accelerate<\/a>\u00a0programs valued at up to $3,250 and $5,000 respectively.<\/p>\n Applications are open to 911±¬ÁÏÍø 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.<\/p>\n