USEFUL LINKS
Innovation & Invention Links
ABC New Inventors
ABC’s television series featuring new inventions, innovations and designs.
AusIndustry
AusIndustry is the Australian Government's business unit within the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR). AusIndustry provides a range of incentives for Australian businesses to invest, innovate and be internationally competitive. AusIndustry products cover a range of industry sectors and business needs.
Australian Association of Angel Investors Limited (AAAI)
The AAAI is the not for profit national industry association representing Australian business angels networks, individual business angel investors and organisations that support the growth of business angel investment in Australia.
Australian Trade Commission (AusTrade)
The Australian Government’s trade commission for Australian exporters and information for companies wanting to do business with Australia.
Australian Patent Attorney Directory
A leading referral point for inventors and innovative small businesses seeking patent attorney services. The site lists all patent attorney firms practicing within Australia, along with related news, information and events.
Australian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association Limited (AVCAL)
The Australian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association Limited (AVCAL) is the national association that represents the venture capital industry's participants, promotes the industry and encourages investment in growing business enterprises.
Australian Small Scale Offerings Board Limited (ASSOB)
ASSOB provides a platform for direct investment into some of Australia's most exciting small and medium sized businesses.
Australian Technology Showcase (ATS)
The Australian Technology Showcase (ATS) program is a promotional and networking government program targeted at small and medium sized Australian business enterprises with innovative, cutting edge technologies.
Business Enterprise Centres Australia Inc. (BEC Australia)
BEC Australia is a national network of Business Enterprise Centres, which offer business advice and support to small and micro businesses.
business.gov.au
Your business gateway to government information and services. It is a whole-of-government service providing essential information on planning, starting and running your business.
Catapult
Catapult is the ABC Online's website about good ideas, invention and innovation.
CSIRO
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation.
Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR)
The Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) strives as a key priority to encourage the sustainable growth of Australian industies by developing a national innovation system that drives knowledge creation, cutting edge science and research, international competitiveness and greater productivity.
Design Institute of Australia
Promotes the value of design and designers to industry, business, government and the community.
Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre (ECIC)
The ECIC mission is to encourage entrepreneurship and wealth creation by developing capability in the management (including project management) of innovation and its commercialisation.
GrantsLINK
GrantsLINK helps you find funding available under a variety of grant programs for individuals, businesses and communities to help you to develop solutions to local and national problems, fund ideas and initiatives or provide assistance in times of hardship.
Industry Capability Network (ICN)
ICN is a national network of independent industry consultancies, which are managed by industry and sponsored by state governments, to achieve beneficial outcomes for local industry (Australian and NZ) and the local economy. ICN provides a unique range of services to project proponents and local suppliers, from 24 offices throughout Australia, and from one office in New Zealand.
Innovations - ABC Radio
A showcase of Australian design, discoveries, invention, engineering and research skills.
IP Australia
IP Australia is the Federal Government agency responsible for granting rights in patents, trade marks and designs - all types of intellectual property (IP). Understanding IP is an important step in the innovation cycle - it can help you make the most of your good idea. IP Australia produces a range of resources specifically developed to help SMEs.
Licensing Executives Society Australia and New Zealand Inc (LESANZ)
LES is an association of 32 individual societies, each composed of individual members who are engaged in the profession of licensing and other aspects of transferring or profiting from intellectual property.
ManufactureLink
ManufactureLink intelligently connects buyers with suppliers, providing Australia's custom manufacturing industry with a fast, efficient network of sourcing and supply opportunities.
NSW Business Advisory Services
The NSW Government supports organisations around the State to provide free business advisory services to people starting and operating a business. Eighteen organisations across NSW deliver up-to-date business information through 39 offices to assist in expanding existing businesses, or to explore new business ideas.
Packaging Council of Australia Inc
The Packaging Council of Australia is a national Association of raw material suppliers, packaging manufacturers, packaging users, retailers and packaging designers/consultants.
Patent Search Australia
Professional patent search services and access to free patent databases.
Powerhouse Museum - Australia Innovates
An online guide to innovation in Australia's industries.
Smart Start
Designed to introduce you to basic intellectual property (IP) concepts if you are starting or buying a business.
Standards Australia
Standards Australia is the nation’s peak non-government Standards organisation. It is charged by the Commonwealth Government to meet Australia’s need for contemporary, internationally aligned Standards and related services.
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
WIPO is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It is dedicated to developing a balanced and accessible international intellectual property (IP) system, which rewards creativity, stimulates innovation and contributes to economic development while safeguarding the public interest.
Government Departments & Agencies
AusIndustry
AusIndustry is the Australian Government's business unit within the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR). AusIndustry provides a range of incentives for Australian businesses to invest, innovate and be internationally competitive. AusIndustry products cover a range of industry sectors and business needs.
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
Over As the Australian Government's national statistical service, the ABS is the largest provider of statistics used to inform research, discussion and decision-making within governments and the community.
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
An independent Commonwealth statutory authority formed in 1995 to administer the Trade Practices Act 1974 and other acts.
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
ASIC is Australia’s corporate, markets and financial services regulator.
Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
The Australian Taxation Office is the Government’s principal revenue collection agency, and is part of the Treasurer’s portfolio. Our role is to manage and shape tax, excise and superannuation systems that fund services for Australians.
Australian Trade Commission (Austrade)
The Australian Government’s trade commission for Australian exporters and information for companies wanting to do business with Australia.
business.gov.au
A business gateway to government information and services. It is a whole-of-government service providing essential information on planning, starting and running your business.
CSIRO
CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.
Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR)
The Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) strives as a key priority to encourage the sustainable growth of Australian industies by developing a national innovation system that drives knowledge creation, cutting edge science and research, international competitiveness and greater productivity.
GrantsLINK
Your government community grants site. Helps you find the best source of funding for community projects and assists you to complete application forms.
Industry Capability Network (ICN)
ICN is a national network of independent industry consultancies, which are managed by industry and sponsored by state governments, to achieve beneficial outcomes for local industry (Australian and NZ) and the local economy. ICN provides a unique range of services to project proponents and local suppliers, from 24 offices throughout Australia, and from one office in New Zealand.
IP Australia
IP Australia is the Federal Government agency responsible for granting rights in patents, trade marks and designs - all types of intellectual property (IP).
NSW Office of Fair Trading
The Office of Fair Trading safeguards consumer rights and advises business and traders on fair and ethical practice. Traders and business people can register business names and obtain the licences and certificates they need to operate in New South Wales.
NSW Business Advisory Services
The NSW Government supports business advisory services to people starting and operating a business.
NSW Business Licence Information Service (BLIS)
The Business Licence Information Service is provided by the NSW Government to help you find information about licenses, permits and other regulations that you might need in order to run a business in NSW.
NSW Small Business
The New South Wales Government information website for people starting and managing small business.
Hunter Region Links
Honeysuckle Development Corporation
The Honeysuckle Development Corporation, established in 1992, is a NSW State Government organisation responsible for one of Australia’s largest urban renewal projects. It is redeveloping 50 hectares of derelict land and buildings along Newcastle Harbour, adjacent to the CBD.
The Business Centre
The Business Centre is a community-based, not-for-profit, business assistance organisation which is owned and supported by the local community and funded by both State and Commonwealth Governments.
Hunter Business Chamber
Hunter Business Chamber is the independent representative organisation for Australia’s largest regional business community.
Hunter Business Review
The Hunter's own monthly magazine dedicated to the news, views and issues of concern to business people in the growing Hunter region.
Hunter Community College Inc
The Hunter Community College, is the second largest Adult and Community Education provider in the Hunter.
Hunter Councils
Hunter Development Corporation
The Hunter Development Corporation is working to continue the process of revitalisation across a range of sectors in the Hunter community.
Hunter Founders Forum
Founders Forum is an angel investor network devoted to assisting early-stage investment opportunities. Members from throughout the Hunter invest, sit on boards, make introductions, consult and share their experiences with other angels and business associates.
Hunter Institute of TAFE
Over the past 100 years, TAFE NSW Hunter Institute has become a highly respected provider of quality vocational education and training, and has developed an innovative and responsive outlook essential in today’s technologically driven workplace.
HunterNet Co-operative Limited
HunterNet is a co-operative of innovative manufacturers, engineers, IT providers, electrical and consulting companies in the Hunter Valley. HunterNet’s vision is: “to further develop and strengthen it’s position as the pre-eminent manufacturing network in the Hunter Region.”
Hunter Region BEC
The Hunter Region Business Enterprise Centre (HRBEC), located in Kurri Kurri with outreach offices in Cessnock, Maitland, Dungog and the Upper Hunter Councils, is an autonomous non-profit organisation set up to provide business assistance and skills development to new and existing businesses.
Hunter Region Tourism Organisation
The Hunter Regional Tourism Organisation creates awareness and assists in increasing the profile of the region through advertising, promotion, public relations, information and publications, industry development and trade marketing.
HunterTech
HunterTech is a consortium of Hunter based Information Technology and Communications companies. By aligning the capabilities of a cluster of specialist Information Technology & Telecommunications companies, HunterTech provides clients with access to a comprehensive range of solutions.
Hunter Valley Research Foundation (HVRF)
With nearly 50 years research experience the Hunter Valley Research Foundation (HVRF) is a leader in socio-economic, market and demographic research in Australia.
Industry Capability Network (ICN) Hunter
ICN is a national network of independent industry consultancies, which are managed by industry and sponsored by state governments, to achieve beneficial outcomes for local industry (Australian and NZ) and the local economy.
Lake Macquarie Business Centre
The Lake Macquarie Business Centre (LMBC) provides an environment that supports start-up business and encourages developing sustainable business enterprises. The purpose of the Centre is to assist in job growth and enhance the regions economic prosperity.
Newcastle & Hunter Business Directory
Newcastle City Council
Newcastle Innovation
Newcastle Innovation, formerly TUNRA (The University of Newcastle Research Associates), is the commercial arm of the University of Newcastle.
Newcastle Law Society
The Newcastle Law Society is a regional law society which represents almost 600 solicitors, both in the private and public sectors in the Newcastle area.
Newcastle Master Builders Association
Since 1874, Master Builders Association, as the peak Building Industry employer body in the region, has been providing professional, specialist information, services and advice as an integral part of enhancing to its members’ businesses.
Newcastle Visitor Centre
Regional Development Australia - Hunter
Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a joint Commonwealth-State initiative to support regional development. Funded by the Federal Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and State Government to be key facilitators of change and development in their regions.
University of Newcastle
The University of Newcastle is a successful world-class university that demonstrates excellence in teaching and research.