INNOVATION WITH INDUSTRY Session 5 Innovation Connections Grants: Information & Networking 4.00 5.30pm Thursday 28 June 2018 Treehouse, Shortland Building, Callaghan Campus
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MS JUDY ALEXANDER Associate Director Research Grants Research and Innovation Services, R&I Division The Grants Team can provides assistance to UON researchers with: Research Professional to find other sources of funding identifying and applying for grants and funding opportunities establishing successful grants and ensuring the smooth administration and management of research grants Pre-award/application enquires E: research-applications@newcastle.edu.au Post-award enquiries E: research-grants@newcastle.edu.au Research Services T: +61 2 4921 7733
MR DAVE FLEMING Innovation Connections Facilitator for the Newcastle, The Greater Hunter and Central Coast region of NSW. Role is to connect local companies with the technical expertise and state-of-the-art equipment available from publicly funded research organisations. These connections can then lead to collaborative R&D projects to help companies develop their commercial innovations with the support of the research organisation. Has spent the past 13 years working in a technology transfer and research business development role for the University of Newcastle through the R&D company Newcastle Innovation Ltd. Also has worked in the private sector, undertaking business development and business management roles for multinational and local companies.
Ausindustry s Innovation Connections: Connecting SMEs and Publicly Funded Research Organisations Dave Fleming Ausindustry Innovation Facilitator
Outline of my talk My role and focus The Innovation Connections Programme Questions and contact
Facilitation service and my focus CSIRO works in partnership with Ausindustry to deliver the federally funded Innovation Connections Programme. My role has two key functions for this region: Promote and manage the Ausindustry Innovation Connections service to Small to Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) Assist researchers to connect with local and national SMEs for R&D collaboration
Landscape of Government Assistance Programs for companies Federal R&D Tax Incentive Entrepreneurs Programme: Business Management Innovation Connections Accelerating Commercialisation Centre for Defence Industry Capability Global Innovation Linkages CRC- Projects Industry Growth Centres Tradex Enhanced Project By-law Scheme Certain Inputs to Manufacture Australian Small Business Advisory Services Venture Capital Programmes Emissions Reduction Fund Other (National Innovation & Science Agenda) Linkage Grants - ARC NSW State Minimal Viable Product (MVP) Techvouchers Collaborative Solutions Jobs Action Plan Jobs for NSW CSIRO KickStart for SMEs CSIRO Innovation Fund Main Sequence Ventures Eligibility requirements: Sector Turnover Time of operation State of incorporation Other Start-ups Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) Larger enterprises
Company Eligibility Innovation Connections Operating in one of the 5 Industry Growth Sectors, or in an enabling services and technologies sector: Advanced Manufacturing Medical Technologies and Pharmaceuticals Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Mining Equipment, Technology and Services Food and Agribusiness Turnover or expenditure between $1.5 million and $100 million per annum under an ACN Three years of operation For-profit company (i.e. Pty Ltd) 10 CSIRO SME Connect
Innovation Connections Programme 2 parts Innovation Connections Facilitation (free) the focus is to help SMEs collaborate with the research sector to develop new ideas with commercial potential Innovation Connections Grants (matching funding)- Provides 2 x $50k of matched funding for SME s to engage with researchers and 1 x $30k funding for Graduate Placement (non-competitive and originally devised as a precursor to potential ARC linkage grant applications)
Grant Funding available under IC Researcher Placement: utilise the expertise and resources of a researcher to work on an innovation project for you (up to $50,000 available to support an engagement); Business Researcher Placement: funding to support salary costs for your employee(s) to work with a Publicly Funded Research Organisation on your innovation project (up to $50,000 available to support your employee(s) time on the project); Graduate Placement: the employment of a graduate or post graduate into the Company to undertake a specific Innovation Connections project collaboratively with a Publicly Funded Research Organisation (up to a maximum of $30,000). 12 CSIRO SME Connect
Innovation Connections Key Points Minimum of 1.5 days per week per researcher involved in the IC Project Up to 3 researchers can be involved in any one project Each Project (up to 2) has a maximum Ausindustry matched funding value of $50,000 Each Project has a maximum time limit of 1 year The grant is non-competitive and only requires company eligibility and project eligibility
Innovation Connections Key Points Grant application and approval is an easy, web-based process with minimal effort required from research organisations or the company in order to proceed (can take around 4 8 weeks to start a project) Minimum legal review is required by the research organisation (UoN has a template agreement already approved) IP arrangements are handled in a pragmatic way to assist both researchers and companies achieve what they need from the Project End of project reporting is a simple templated two page tick box requirement for the researcher and the company to complete.
Innovation Connections Eligible Costs Eligible Costs for the R&D project: Direct salary costs and on-costs for an existing or new researcher Student allowance Travel (for specific project related travel only) Facility Hire (including personnel to run the facility) Research organisation overhead costs (up to a max of 30% of the total project cost)
University of Newcastle Industry Engaged 16 CSIRO SME Connect
Hunter Region Engagement with Innovation Connections Location of businesses approved for at least one IC Grant 17 CSIRO SME Connect
Questions and contact Dave Fleming Innovation Dave Fleming Facilitator Innovation Connections E dave.fleming@csiro.au M 0408 689430
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR CRAIG WHEELER School of Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment Research Expertise My principal research interests involve the transportation and handling of bulk materials using belt conveyor systems. The importance of belt conveying systems to the mining and minerals processing industries is immense. In a global sense, hundreds of billions of tonnes of bulk materials are transported by belt conveyors each year to transport bulk materials, such as coal, iron ore, bauxite and grain, over distances ranging from several metres to tens of kilometres. Stacker Conveyor Newcastle Coal Loader - Australia. Coal - 8000 t/hr Overland Conveyors Soma Power Station - Turkey Coal - 8.5 km
Projects Period Title Funding Body Scheme Role Amount 2017-18 Optimisation of on-line weighing system for conveyors 2017-18 Development of an innovative conveyor belt lifting technology and associated belt clamps 2017 Develop and optimise a cement lined water based end pipe fitting technology 2017 Development of a Noise Attenuation Technology for the Rexnord Reducer/Gearbox product 2017 Optimisation and testing of a novel mining conveyor support system 2017 Validation and optimisation of the ShoulderMaster operation and design 2017 Development of Mechanical Overfill Protection System for Diesel Refueling 2017 Development of a Novel Rail Pre-tensioning System 2017 Advanced de-watering of problematic ore and tailings using a horizontal conveyor belt filter Stage 2 2016 Autonomous on-line conveyor belt weighing system integrated into roller 2016 Advanced de-watering of problematic ore and tailings using a horizontal conveyor belt filter Stage 1 Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Innovation Connections Lead $50,000 Control Systems Technology Pty Ltd Innovation Connections Partner Funds Lead $97,713 Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Innovation Connections Lead $49,326 TS Global Innovation Connections Partner Funds Lead $49,327 Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Innovation Connections CI $33,108 Pipe Lining & Coating Pty Limited Innovation Connections Partner Funds CI $33,108 Rexnord Australia Pty Ltd Innovation Connections Partner Funds CI $24,000 UME Components Innovation Connections Partner Funds Lead $50,000 Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Innovation Connections Lead $50,000 Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Innovation Connections Partner Funds Lead $50,000 Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Innovation Connections Lead $50,000 Banlaw Pty Ltd Innovation Connections Partner Funds Lead $8,000 Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Innovation Connections Lead $50,000 Melvelle Equipment Corporation Innovation Connections Partner Funds Lead $52,314 Jord International Pty Limited Innovation Connections Partner Funds Lead $49,915 Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Innovation Connections Lead $49,915 Control Systems Technology Pty Ltd Innovation Connections Partner Funds Lead $60,413 Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Innovation Connections Lead $50,000 Jord International Pty Limited Innovation Connections Partner Funds Lead $50,000 Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Innovation Connections Lead $50,000
Researcher's Insights What steps are involved in a typical project What a successful proposal looks like Establishing and maintaining relationships with industry partners
The Steps Second IC Project Explore other funding opportunities: ARC Linkage METS Ignited Accelerating Commercialisation Initial Meeting Define the problem to be solved Establish the aim of the project Determine necessary capabilities Define partner expectations Establish realistic timelines Progress Report Partner Final Reports Partner Lead Reseacher UoN Finance - Audit Report Reporting Project Definition Aim Activities Deliverables Establish research team Commence project Maintain regular communication with partner Project Execution Research Agreement UoN research contract template includes Project Aim, Activities and Deliverables UoN Grant Establishment Form
A Successful Proposal Satisfies the Higher Education Research Data Collection (HERDC) definition of research Clearly defined project aim Well defined project activities Specific and achievable project deliverables Realistic timelines Courtesy: Control Systems Technologies
A Successful Proposal Valued and timely project outcomes New products and/or service offerings Step change technologies Courtesy: Control Systems Technologies
Establishing and maintaining relationships Ensure project deliverables are achievable Maintain communication and reporting Measures of success: Long-term research collaborations Enhanced research capabilities and/or new research fields Patents and commercialisation agreements Courtesy: Jord International
DOCTOR DAVID BRADNEY School of Engineering [Mechanical Engineering] Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment Completed PhD in Mechanical Engineering - focused on simulation and measured performance of wind turbines in turbulent environments. Expertise lies in simulation using Finite Element modelling (FEA), computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and Mechanical design. PhD evolved extensive experimental work with numerous data accusation systems.
How I got involved with Innovation connections: At the completion of my PhD there was the opportunity to be involved in an Innovation Connection project with Melvelle Equipment Corporation to design a new narrow rail tensor
What I got out of Innovation Connections Completing a PhD doesn t allow for much opportunity to think beyond the PhD Being involved with an Innovation Connections project allowed me time to transition to life after the PhD.
What I got out of Innovation Connections An opportunity to utilise my skills in a challenging and interesting industrial project. Provided an excellent pathway to transition from my PhD. Provided an opportunity to work on the project half the time, allowing me to lecture (in Mechanical Design), and write research papers from my PhD during the remaining time.
What I got out of Innovation Connections I was lecturing in courses in Mechanical Design and Advanced Computer aided engineering both of which tied in well with Innovations Connection project Many of the topics of was teaching, I was also applying in parallel with the Innovations Connections project, which allowed me to provide greater depth to my teaching.
Where am I now I enjoyed re-engaging with industry and am now working for TUNRA Bulk Solids consulting directly with Industry. The skills developed through the Innovation Connections project provided a great stepping stone to my current working environment.
MR OLIVER WHATNALL JORD INTERNATIONAL Industry Partner
IDEAS ENGINEERED VIPER
Revolutionise mine waste (tailings) management Develop an economic solution for separating the solid from liquid tailings Continuous fine grind slurry dewatering
42 years of stable private Australian ownership HQ in Sydney
IDEAS ENGINEERED
IDEAS ENGINEERED CHANGE BEFORE YOU HAVE TO
Two years of development and NIER based prototype and pilot trials One simple and very effective in solution developed 4 months of extended site based piloting Significant optimisation of original Viper prototype proven New next generation step change technology developed
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