Who is this event for?

Researchers who want to learn more about the commercialisation funding landscape and government support for startups and SME's.

About this event

Join this casual discussion with Julie Wheway from AusIndustry, which provides a connection between small and medium size business and government, and hear the latest funding landscape that could support your commercial initiative.

During this session, you will learn more about the following commercial grants:

Industry Growth Program
R&D Tax Incentive
Cooperative Research Centre – Project grants
CSIRO Kick-start
NSW Minimum Viable Product Ventures

About Julie and Cameron

Dr Julie Wheway, AusIndustry Regional Manager for Sydney.

Dr Julie Wheway is the AusIndustry Regional Manager for Sydney. Her role is to provide impartial, trusted guidance to startups and SMEs. She also nurtures partnerships and networks, provides connections, and helps businesses navigate local, state and federal government support and programs.

Prior to joining AusIndustry, Julie was a commercialisation specialist, facilitator, and mentor with over ten years of experience at the interface of research and industry. With a deep understanding of Australia’s R&D sector, Julie spent a decade taking new ideas to market by developing and implementing commercialisation strategies for research organisations and innovative businesses across many STEM sectors.

Julie also had a successful 15-year academic career in medical research, was the recipient of the prestigious NHRMC postdoctoral fellowship, and has a PhD in Immunology.

Cameron Higgins, Founder of Resonait Medical Technologies.

After nearly 8 years working in neuroscience research at Oxford University, Cameron identified an opportunity to develop a new medical device for depression treatment. Blending his background in both cutting-edge research and setting up supply chains in complex markets, he launched Resonait to build a new device and get it to market where it can have a real impact on patients’ lives.

Agenda (times might vary):

12:00 - 12:05 pm | Intro and context setting by Rupal Ismin
12:05 - 12:25 pm | Overview of the AusIndustry commercialisation funding schemes by Julie Wheway
12:25 - 12:35 pm | Overview of the USyd grant schemes by Wicky West
12:35 - 12:55 pm | Funding recipient story by Cameron Higgins
12:55 - 1:00 pm | Audience Q&A

Lunch will be provided. Please email karla.perezromero@sydney.edu.au if you have any dietary requirements.

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If you have any accessibility requirements, please email karla.perezromero@sydney.edu.au and let us know how we can support you prior to and during the event. Accessible directions include:

1) Ramps: enter the Merewether Building on Level 1 via the Butlin Ave car park as this path does not have stairs and leads to the lift. 2) Lifts: The lift is located on the north corner of the building on Level 1 when entering via the Butlin Ave car park. The Sydney Knowledge Hub Reception is located on Level 2. 3) Bathrooms: There is an accessible toilet located in the hallway leading from Reception. Follow the pink line on the floor.