manufacturers business seminar - 10 october 2012

Welcome to theManufacturers Business Seminar

Wednesday 10 October 2012

Map of east / south east

Cardinia (S)

Casey (C)

Frankston (C)

Mornington Peninsula (S)

Greater Dandenong (C)

Kingston (C)

Bayside (C)

Glen Eira (C)

Investing in Manufacturing Technology (IMT) and Manufacturing Productivity Networks (MPN)

Investing in Manufacturing Technology (IMT)

• Assists manufacturers to purchase and integrate new technologies (equipment and machinery) into their business that will:

- improve productivity and competitiveness;

- strengthen capability

- encourage wider and ongoing innovation

• Competitive grants of up to $250,000

• Minimum financial co-contribution of $3 for every $1 granted

• 3 funding rounds per year (next round opens Q4 2012)

IMT – Assessment Criteria

Primary Assessment Criteria1. Impact of the project on business productivity2. Impact of the project on business growth and

competitiveness3. Degree of innovation of the proposed technologySecondary Assessment Criteria4. Benefits of the project to other Victorian businesses5. Capability of the business to successfully integrate

the technology into its operations6. Impact of the project on employment and skills7. The project’s likelihood of proceeding without the

grant

Manufacturing Productivity Networks (MPN) is a major initiative under the Victorian Government’s Manufacturing Strategy, A More Competitive Manufacturing Industry (released in December 2011).

Key aim of MPN: to improve productivity and competitiveness of small and medium sized Victorian manufacturing firms, by providing support to the networks that represent their interests and needs, and who seek to undertake activities or projects that:

• Increase understanding of productivity improvement opportunities • Facilitate new export markets• Enhance and increase collaboration (within sector, between firms, as

well as with other industry and supply chain stakeholders)

Manufacturing Productivity Networks (MPN)

MPN – Key information

• $7.5 million total funding, over 4 years• Supports both formally established and informal networks

with five or more member firms• Two streams of competitive grants available:

Stream 1: Up to $50,000 for information, planning and scoping activities over one year

Stream 2: Up to $600,000 for significant productivity projects over three years

• Financial co-contribution essential: $1 for every $1 granted

• First round closing date: 12 October 2012 (both streams)

MPN - Assessment Criteria

Assessment Criteria:

1. Identified business or industry need will be met by the project

2. Impact of the project on the productivity and competitiveness of Victorian manufacturers

3. Reach of the project4. Capability of the network to successfully deliver the

project

Further information

• All resources, including program guidelines and application forms available at www.business.vic.gov.au

• Enquiries:

• Call Business Victoria on 13 22 15

• Contact local Victorian Government Business Office (VGBO)

http://www.business.vic.gov.au/

Automotive New Markets Initiative

Auto New Markets Program

• $30 million four year program to retain auto capability

• Assist auto suppliers to diversify into new markets and products

• Grants up to $1m• 1:1 co-contribution• Applications assessed via competitive rounds

Eligible Expenses

• R&D activities• Pre-commercialisation of new product• Investment in plant and equipment• Imbedding an employee overseas

Ineligible Expenses

• Business as usual activities• Studies or surveys• Mergers and acquisitions

Innovation and Technology Voucher Programs

Eastern VGBO

10 October 2012

Presentation outline

1. What are vouchers

2. New voucher programs

What are vouchers?

• Vouchers are available to companies to enable access to services, facilities or know-how, preferably from local suppliers

• Vouchers are different from grants:– Support a transaction between a company and a supplier

(double dividend)– $ go to supplier not company

• Voucher program attributes– Responsive - always open (no funding rounds)– Nimble - fast turnaround (~20 days)– Low-doc

New voucher commitments under both Technology and Innovation portfolios

• Technology –Victoria’s Technology Plan for the Future: trio of strategies for ICT, biotechnology and small technologies. ~$8M over 2 years for industry uptake programs.

• Innovation – $5M over 1 year (2012-13) in Victorian Budget for vouchers to promote the uptake of new skills and support businesses to exploit Victoria’s world-class science and research capabilities.

New vouchers

Program - Stream

Purpose Voucher types

Technology (ICT, biotech, small tech)*Replaces STIUP

•Increase technology uptake by companies•Improve access to Victoria’s extensive tech know-how for Victorian and non-Victorian companies

$50K Technology Development

$250K Technology Implementation

$10K Technology Student Accelerator

Innovation –

Business R&D

•Increase business R&D in Victoria •Improve access to Victoria’s extensive R&D capability

$25K Business R&D

Innovation –

Skills

•Improve innovation capacity in companies•Improve industry-research collaboration

$10K Innovation skills

Activities supported by vouchers

Program - Stream Activities

Technology

(ICT, biotech, small tech)*Replaces STIUP

• Scoping•Fabrication and Field testing• Scale up

Innovation - Business R&D

•test a new or improved material, construction method or manufacturing process•Developing an experimental plan (e.g. in conjunction with a university)•Initial feasibility studies

Innovation skills •Companies - IP management and strategy development, innovation, commercialisation, tech roadmapping •PFROs - Customer service, marketing strategy or communication skills

How can companies access vouchers?

• One entry point for companies into programs – via www.business.vic.gov.au

• Technology Vouchers – STC and NICTA VRL promote and help matchmaking

• Innovation Vouchers – program team + UniGateway

• Vic Gov Business Offices and Business Development Managers critical interface


The Small Technology Cluster &

The Technology Voucher Program

Manufacturers Business Briefing

Wednesday 10th October 2012

Content

1. The STC

1. The Technology Voucher Program (TVP)

Definition

“…small technologies’ are enabling platforms that refer to the

convergence of microtechnology, nanotechnology,

biotechnology, information and communication technology

(ICT) and advanced engineering technologies”

(OECD Estimated to be worth of $2.1 Trillion market by 2013)

The Small Technologies Cluster is a convergence of companies underpinned by nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology, micro-technology and advanced engineering technologies.

Small technologies is a key channel for innovation in products, services and manufacturing processes and has the potential to impact on a very broad range of industry sectors.

At STC we aim to promote innovation and entrepreneurial activity through the development of industry clusters. STC’s primary objective is to grow new businesses and seed new industry opportunities through the development and uptake of small technologies.

STC Introduction

The STC Concept

•Centre for innovation, translational research and advanced manufacturing

•Spin-outs and Start-ups – ease of use and critical mass

•Access to existing infrastructure, technology and networks

•Innovation pipeline - Pathway to commercial success

•In-house expertise - Speed to market

•Commercial environment with complementing companies

“…accelerating the next generation of technologies”“…accelerating the next generation of technologies”

Accelerator Turbo boost Smooth road1 2 3

Start-up incubator

Selection of the right people in the hub to help themselves.

Systems and shared facilities in place to

promote internal connections.

Commercialisation support

Increasing the likelihood of

commercial success.

Access to intermediaries,

specialist consultants, international contacts, education services and ‘space’ to grow within the STC community.

Representing member interests

Promotion of achievements &

active advocate for the sector.

Events, speaking engagements, policy advisors and media

representation.

The STC Concept

1. Incubating Cluster- 25 Companies in-house (30 in total)- 180 Jobs- 45 Patents within the cluster- $18M exports annually- Organic environment

2. TVP Voucher Program- Cross-sector representation

3. Commercialisation support

4. Facilitator & Intermediary- Nationally and Globally

5. International Trade Missions- China, Europe, Japan, US

6. Strategic International Technology Partnerships

STC – The Present

…. the next 5 years.

• 50 Companies;

• 250 Jobs;

• 80 patents within the cluster;

• $40 million in exports/annum;

• 25,000m2 occupied space; and

• Strategic technology linkages:

• UK/EU• North America• Japan/Korea/Taiwan• GCC (Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia).

STC International Contracts and Partnerships

1. STC

1. The Technology Voucher Program (TVP)

Content

The Technology Voucher Program Objectives

The TVP aims to:

•Increase adoption and integration of technology applications across

Victoria; specifically ICT, Industrial Biotechnology and Small Technologies

•Assist businesses to move more rapidly from concepts and ideas to

commercial products and services technology;

•Enable businesses to access expert technology capabilities (people and

facilities) within publicly funded institutions and private sector service

providers; and

•Build links between providers of knowledge in Victoria’s publicly funded

research and development organisations and the private sector.

An expansion of the highly successful STIUP Program.

Initiative under ‘Victoria's Technology Plan for the Future’

Vouchers can be exchanged for access to facilities, goods, services, advice or expertise.

TVP Definitions

Small Technology:

•Small technologies (nano and micro) are transformative, enabling technologies

which are increasingly generating substantial benefits across diverse industries.

Industrial Biotechnology:

•Industrial biotechnology is a set of practices that use living cells (such as bacteria,

yeast, algae) or components of cells like enzymes, to generate industrial products

and processes (Biofuels, Waste water, food, beer, plant-based biodegradable

materials etc).

ICT:

•ICT includes aspects of digital technologies that are developed to assist individuals,

businesses and organisations use information. This includes products that will store,

retrieve, manipulate, transmit or receive information in a digital form.

There are three voucher types to the program:

•The Technology Development Voucher:

Max $50,000 (open all year)

•The Technology Implementation Voucher:

Max $250,000 (open annually)

•The Technology Student Accelerator Voucher:

Max $10,000 (open annually)

The Vouchers

There are two ways to be involved

Applicant

•The project must involve Small technology, ICT and/or Industrial Biotechnology

•There is a co-contribution cash requirement:

• SME’s is 25% of voucher total

• Large Companies (<200 employees ) is matching $1:$1

• Non-Victorian companies is matching $1:$1

•You must use the capability and expertise of a Victorian Approved Supplier

•Projects should be completed within 12 months for the Development voucher and

24 months for the Implementation voucher.

•Applications are completed electronically: www.business.vic.gov.au/tvp

A few key things

http://www.business.vic.gov.au/tvp

Supplier

To date, there are 115 registered providers (suppliers) across Victoria that represent facilities, goods,

services, advice and expertise across the convergence of small technologies, ICT and/or Industrial

Biotechnology.

•You must be a Victorian based company

•There is no limit to the number of projects you can be involved with

•You must be a completely separate entity to the applicant

•You need to be registered as a supplier and listed in the directory

•If you were a supplier under the STIUP, you are automatically transferred

•Supplier applications are completed electronically: www.business.vic.gov.au/tvp

A few key things


Next Steps

To date, there are 115 registered providers (suppliers) across Victoria that represent facilities, goods,

services, advice and expertise across the convergence of small technologies, ICT and/or Industrial

Biotechnology.

•Discuss you project eligibility with STC: [email protected]

•Identify and confirm supplier

•Apply online at www.business.vic.gov.au/tvp

•The application will go to an Independent Expert Advisory Group

•The average turnaround time from submission to notification is 28 days

•Notification of application outcome will be by mail

The Application Process

mailto:[email protected]


Contact Details

Dr. Buzz Palmer

[email protected]

MiniFAB

Case Study

Dr. Erol Harvey, CEO

www.MiniFAB.com.au

© MiniFAB 2012

MiniFAB (Aust) Pty Ltd

Private Company • Established October 2002Private Company • Established October 2002Team of 65 people Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia

Specialist in polymer micro-engineeringDemonstrated track record around the world

AIRBUS • AMCOR • BAYER • BIOMERIEUX • CADBURY • COOK • CSIRO • DSTO • DUPONT • INVETECH • NXP (PHILIPS) • TEARLAB • MASTERFOODS • MONASH

Full Development and Manufacturing facilities and capabilities

Our team are world class experts in:Our team are world class experts in:

Micro-Bio Technology design and integration Microfluidics design; Electrode integration Microsystem assembly and packaging Manufacturing design Manufacturing scale-up : prototype - pilot - volume

Over 150 Clients .Over 150 Clients .Over 800 completed Over 800 completed

contracts .contracts .

Over 150 Clients .Over 150 Clients .Over 800 completed Over 800 completed

contracts .contracts .

© MiniFAB 2012

Low cost IVDLow cost IVD

Eye diagnosticEye diagnostic

Malaria diagnosisMalaria diagnosis

Cancer detectionCancer detection

MiniFAB’s Clients and Partners are world-leading global players.

MiniFAB works in close partnership with clients to deliver innovative product solutions.

MiniFAB has an extensive international network of collaborating research organizations and businesses

Small size

Low cost

High repeatability

Micromachining

© MiniFAB 2012

ISO 13485 (2003): CAD : Class 1,000 and 10,000 cleanrooms : excimer laser : uv laser : 8” photolithography : micro milling : wire bonding : fusion bonding : die bonding : NIL nano imprint lithography : plasma etch : sputtering : gold

deposition : printing : parylene coating : large format electroforming : injection moulding : embossing : optical microscopy : scanning electron microscopy : confocal microscopy : optical profilometry : PCR : immunoassay :

fluorescence : absorbance : spectrophotometry : flow wrapping : QMS

45,000 ft2 building - 4,000 ft2 cleanroom - 4,000 ft2 GMP facilities for: manufacturing, integration, assembly, packing

for prototype to volume manufacture

Manufacturing facilities

© MiniFAB 2012

Class 10,000 Cleanroom

High Speed Injection Moulding

GMP / Batch History Records

Full QA / QC

Materials include:PC, PMMA, COC, COP, PP, PS

Class 10,000 Cleanroom

High Speed Injection Moulding

GMP / Batch History Records

Full QA / QC

Materials include:PC, PMMA, COC, COP, PP, PS

Precision Injection Moulding

© MiniFAB 2012

Lab-on-a-chip - Heart Disease Diagnostic

Blood Anlaysis

Fluidic channelCNT Sensor surfaceReference electrodeElectrical readout

Nanomix SensationTM

Image: MiniFAB / Nanomix

© MiniFAB 2012

Lab-on-a-chip - BioSensor Integration

Hybrid System Integration for Cancer Lab-on-a-Chip

Valve

Fluidic channel

MEMS Sensor

Signal Output

250µm Adhesive

PC

PC

PC

PC

PC

PC

PDMS

250µm

250µm

250µm

250µm

250µm

250µm

Sandwich Construction

Image: MiniFAB

© MiniFAB 2012

Application - Bionic Eye

4 year ARC funded Development Program

Electrical micro-stimulation of the V1 visual cortex

© MiniFAB 2012

Application - Tear Diagnostic

Nano-fluidic biosensor

Analysis of ocular disorder by sampling and analyzing 50nL of tear fluid.

Example: TearLabTM

Image: StarpharmaImage: TearLab

© MiniFAB 2012

Investment in Manufacturing Technology

Precision PSA Application System

Custom built by Leviathan Automation

Increase productivity throughout chip production

Image: TearLab

© MiniFAB 2012

Victoria Government TRIP Program

Lab-on-a-Chip World Congress

San Diego, Sept 2012

Trip included visits to : San Francisco, Washington, Boston, Vancouver and Toronto

© MiniFAB 2012

Missions and Delegations

Victorian Trade Mission

July 2012

Trip included visits to : Southern Germany, Netherlands and Norway

© MiniFAB 2012 Organised by :

Technology Voucher Program

Wide range of interactions with Victorian Industry, University and CSIRO.

product scoping, plating, machining, moulding, systems concepts, diagnostics, microneedles ...... and more

© MiniFAB 2012

ausindustry.gov.au • 13 28 46 • [email protected] • ausindustry.gov.au • 13 28 46 • [email protected] •

Clean TechnologyClean Technology Investment ProgramsInvestment Programs


Clean Technology Investment ProgramsClean Technology Investment Programs

• $1 billion over 6-7 years

• For businesses manufacturing in Australia

• To maintain competitiveness, via projects that reduce carbon intensity

• Involving capital expenditure investment

ausindustry.gov.au • 13 28 46 • [email protected] •

What sort of projects are supported?What sort of projects are supported?

Projects must be relevant to your manufacturing activities and create carbon or energy savings.

Replacement or modification of existing facilities

Changing energy source

Replacing or modifying existing facilities to manufacture low emissions products


What are the eligibility criteria?What are the eligibility criteria?

• Not exempt from paying income tax

• Incorporated in Australia(Must be a company or a co-operative)

• Manufacturing in Australia

• EITHER in the food or foundries sectorOR meeting minimum energy/emission threshold

• Able to fund share of project

• Not listed as non-compliant with EEO for women


Grant support availableGrant support available

Applicant/Project Criteria Applicant to Grant Ratio

Turnover <$100M, and

Grant >= $25,000 and <$500,000

<= 1:1

“Covered emissions” >25,000 and <100,000 tonnes of CO2(e)

<= 1:1

Turnover >= 100M, or

Grant >= $500,000 and <$10M

<=2:1

Grant >= 10 million

(subject to approval by Cabinet)

<=3:1


Weighted Merit criteriaWeighted Merit criteria

Emphasis on reducing carbon emissions intensity

Plus applicant capability, impact on applicant’s competitiveness

For grant >$1.5m, wider benefits also assessed

Reduced carbon intensity


Grants below $1.5m Grants ≥ $1.5m


Eligible expenditureEligible expenditure

Examples:

Pre-project: energy audits, bench tests or pilot studies, energy modelling, identifying project, estimating energy or carbon savings the project will deliver

Project: plant and equipment, commissioning, labour, contract expenditure, etc

Post-project: financial audit, measuring and verifying the energy or carbon savings results


More informationMore information

Check the AusIndustry website

www.ausindustry.gov.au

Contact AusIndustry Hotline

Telephone 13 28 46 or [email protected]

Contact AusIndustry’s Victorian Office

Telephone 03 9268 7555

http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/


Questions?

Short Break and Networking

Investing in Manufacturing Technology and Manufacturing Productivity Networks

Further information

• All resources, including program guidelines and application forms available at www.business.vic.gov.au

• Enquiries:

• Call Business Victoria on 13 22 15

• Contact local Victorian Government Business Office (VGBO)


Automotive New Markets Initiative

Merit Criteria

• The project retains auto capability• Game changing product or significant new

market• Applicant can deliver the project• Adds to the sustainability of the applicant and

supply chain• Contributes to the broader economy• Project must be completed in 2 years

More Information

• More information:

– www.dbi.vic.gov.au– http://www.innovation.gov.au/Industry/Automoti

ve/InitiativesandAssistance/ANMI/Pages/default.aspx

–or contact your local Business Development Manager

http://www.dbi.vic.gov.au/

http://www.innovation.gov.au/Industry/Automotive/InitiativesandAssistance/ANMI/Pages/default.aspx




Clean TechnologyClean Technology Investment ProgramsInvestment Programs


What are the eligibility criteria?What are the eligibility criteria?

• Not exempt from paying income tax

• Incorporated in Australia(Must be a company or a co-operative)

• Manufacturing in Australia

• EITHER in the food or foundries sectorOR meeting minimum energy/emission threshold

• Able to fund share of project

• Not listed as non-compliant with EEO for women


Weighted Merit criteriaWeighted Merit criteria

Emphasis on reducing carbon emissions intensity

Plus applicant capability, impact on applicant’s competitiveness

For grant >$1.5m, wider benefits also assessed



Grants below $1.5m Grants ≥ $1.5m


Merit criterion 1Merit criterion 1

The extent of the reduction in carbon emissions intensity including through improvements in energy efficiency arising from the project.

Indicator 1: Predicted reduction in carbon emissions intensity (%) post project implementation

Indicator 2: Total predicted carbon savings (tonnes ) over the life of the conservation measure

Note: Indicator 2 measured based on “dollars per tonne”= dollars grant sought per tonne of carbon saved


Carbon and Energy Savings CalculatorCarbon and Energy Savings Calculator



The capacity and capability of the applicant to undertake the project.

In-house or external expertise or experience in key aspects of the project

Technical, financial and project management experience of key personnel

Relevant planning, environmental and other approvals



The extent to which the project maintains and improves the competitiveness of the applicants business.

Benefits to business Payback period Return on Investment Calculator for $1.5

million or more


Merit criterion 4 (grants Merit criterion 4 (grants ≥≥$1.5M)$1.5M)The contribution of the proposed project to a competitive, low carbon, Australian manufacturing industry and the benefits to the broader Australian economy.

Environmental benefits Economy and employment Australian suppliers Regional impacts Green skills Key manufacturing capability Demonstration activities


““Top Tips” for applicantsTop Tips” for applicants

Provide evidence of claims, commensurate with project complexity and $ grant sought

Define milestones clearly, including measurable outcomes linked to planned eligible expenditure

Include a clear narrative of your capabilities and business case in body of the application.

Do your homework before you apply


More informationMore information

Check the AusIndustry website

www.ausindustry.gov.au

Contact AusIndustry Hotline

Telephone 13 28 46 or [email protected]

Contact AusIndustry’s Victorian Office

Telephone 03 9268 7555

http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/



QuestionsQuestions

Evaluation and Door Prize

Thank you & networking

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