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 Innovation Festival
A national festival that showcases events and activities to increase public awareness of the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship.

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 Advisory Services (BAS)
The NSW Government supports organisations around the State to provide business advisory services and information to people starting and operating a business. Business advisory services provide assistance, seminars/workshops and networking opportunities for business owners and managers to plan their growth and development

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.


Commercialisation Australia
Commercialisation Australia is an Australian Government initiative that assists researchers, entrepreneurs and innovative firms turn ideas into successful commercial ventures. Commercialisation Australia is a merit based, competitive assistance program.

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.

Department of State and Regional Development
Now known as Industry and Investment NSW.

Design Institute of Australia
Promotes the value of design and designers to industry, business, government and the community.

Enterprise Connect
Enterprise Connect is an Australian Government initiative in the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research. Enterprise Connect has a national network of industry innovation centres.

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.

Glossary
Uncertain about a term or acronym used in this website?  List provided by the Dept of Innovation, Industry, Research and Science.

Grants LINK
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.

Industry & Investment NSW
Industry & Investment NSW offers a range of programs to assist innovative businesses including: Technology Awareness Programs and Innovation Advisory Services.

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.

IP Toolkit
IP Toolbox is an online guide to the practical use and management of intellectual property (IP). The IP Toolbox has been developed by the federal government’s IP Australia, and is a unique resource covering IP issues and concepts. It is an essential guide for all IP owners and managers.

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.

Patent Attorney Directory
Find a patent attorney in NSW.

Powerhouse Museum - Australia Innovates
An online guide to innovation in Australia's industries.

SmartCompany
Business news, business advice and information for Australia’s SME’s.

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.

Wholesale Investor
Wholesale Investor is a Capital Raising and Venture Capital platform for Private Companies.

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.

www.theinventorshop.com.au
The founders of theinventorshop.com.au aim to promote Australian inventions and innovations, and strive to link consumers directly to the origin of the latest products that best answers their needs. 

www.flyingsolo.com.au
Australia's micro business community includes a very lively discussion forum where new ideas and concepts are discussed and where requests for help and support can be posted.