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Welcome to the February edition of the ATS NSW Newsletter |
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It’s been a busy couple of months here at the NSW ATS, following the launch of the Innovation Pathways Program in December. The Pathways program, developed to complement the ATS program and the Federal Government’s Commercialisation Australia initiative, has already attracted a large number of applications.
On Tuesday, 23 February, we’ll be holding the first of our ATS-Innovation Pathways Seminars, with ATS Patron Spruson & Ferguson. This seminar will focus on Intellectual Property Strategies for Entrepreneurs.
Congratulations to ATS member Solar-Gem for their win at G’Day USA, and to last year’s ATS Patrons’ Award winner Nuix, on securing a major contract with the SEC in the US.
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Company News
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Solar-Gem wins Shoot Out in USA |
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Sydney company and ATS Member Solar-Gem won the Australian Innovation Shoot Out at Microsoft's Mountain View campus on January 21.
Now in its fourth year, the Shoot Out is a highlight event of G’Day USA: Australia Week – the annual promotion of Aussie know-how in the US market.
The Shoot Out is a competition to promote Australian innovation, showcasing the country's most pioneering technology companies. Companies pitch to US based venture capitalists to show they are ready to enter the US market, receiving valuable feedback along the way.
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Nuix wins major US contract |
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Corporations have experienced massive growth in the data they generate, creating an equally massive headache for the investigators who sift through that data when pursuing corporate crimes.
But that growth has also presented a big opportunity for the Australian software developer Nuix, whose electronic search and discovery tools have been specifically designed to rapidly process terabytes of data.
Nuix was the winner of the 2009 Australian Technology Showcase’s Patrons Award, and its prominence in the emerging market for electronic evidence discovery was confirmed in January when it won a five year contract with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The SEC performs a similar role to the Australian Securities and Investment Commission, with a mission to protect investors and maintain orderly and efficient markets. It will now be using Nuix as a frontline tool in its investigations.
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NEW MEMBERS |
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Advanced Surgical Design & Manufacture Ltd |
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Advanced Surgical Design & Manufacture Ltd (ASDM) has the exclusive worldwide manufacturing rights for the AllVascular Pty Limited Peripheral Access Device (PAD), which relates to the area of vascular insufficiency, or Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD). In the western world alone, more than 300,000 legs are amputated each year due to PVD, primarily caused by smoking and diabetes.
The *PAD, which was designed and engineered by ASDM, has the ability to access the patient’s arteries at large diameter, intermittently, with the device remaining implanted until after the course of treatments is complete. Visit the Advanced Surgical Design & Manufacture website for more details.
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Commercial Diving Technology Pty Ltd |
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Commercial Diving Technology's Hull Surface Treatment (HST) does not remove or damage antifouling paints. The cleaning service uses heat via thermal shock to kill marine algae and weed growth without its immediate removal. It is later washed from the hull by the natural pounding forces of 'open sea conditions' after the vessel has left the servicing port or harbour. HST has received a number of international awards and accolades that continue to underpin the importance of this 'ground breaking' technology. Visit the Commercial Diving Technology website for more details. |
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Clickview Pty Ltd |
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Clickview provides a digital video solution for schools using Predictive File Transfer. The company uses a patented method of video delivery built specifically for the educational environment, with a focus on maximising the number of concurrent users with minimal serverside hardware requirements.
Visit the Clickview website for more details.
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Dincel Construction System Pty Ltd |
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The Dincel Construction System (DCS) is a patented permanent polymer formwork for walls and columns. When filled with ready mixed concrete it creates cost effective, strong, durable and maintenance-free structures. DCS requires no specialised equipment to install, and is simple, safe and very fast to build with significantly less waste than conventional systems. DCS is fully waterproof, making it suitable for a range of applications including the construction of basements below the permanent water table. DCS does not crack or corrode, is non-toxic, has superior fire properties and a lifespan of a minimum of 100 years, and is totally recyclable. Visit the Dincel Construction System website for more details. |
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Evidence Technology Pty Ltd |
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Evidence Technology provides evidence management solutions for the law and justice sector. The technology provides an end-to-end solution designed to provide all justice users, service providers and other interested parties with secure facilities to access, review, interact and be productive with audiovisual, textual and metadata of court proceedings. Evidence Technology has provided its unique brand of service extensively to many notable clients including the High Court of Australia, the Federal Court of Australia and most state and territory jurisdictions. Visit the Evidence Technology website for more details. |
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Marathon Robotics Pty Ltd |
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An autonomous robotic target system for realistic military training. The product is a free-ranging target system designed to enable challenging, realistic training scenarios. Mobile robotics technology allows a set of robots to operate autonomously, creating previously unachievable scenarios, with a minimum of infrastructure requirements. Visit the Marathon Robotics website for more details. |
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Replica Data Security Pty Ltd |
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The Replica Data Governance Suite increases the productive value of data to an organisation whilepreventing data loss, data theft and data leakage. It includes a secure file transfer system, a collaborative work space, a solution for securing mobile data and a world class backup system. The technology is unique in its use of a database as an encrypted digital storage unit that mimics the file system. Replica has strong application in fields where security and performance is a significant requirement, including healthcare, government and financial services. Visit the Replica Data Security website for more details. |
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New Support Programs |
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Innovation Pathways Program |
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In late December last year, The Innovation Pathways Program was launched. Industry & Investment NSW and the Australian Technology Showcase (NSW) developed the Innovation Pathways Program, to integrate existing and new program elements to accelerate the growth of NSW organisations seeking to commercialise innovative technologies.
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Commercialisation Australia |
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Commercialisation Australia is a new Australian Government initiative that takes a new approach to commercialising Australian research and ideas. It will build the capacity of Australia's talented researchers, entrepreneurs and innovative companies to convert ideas into successful commercial realities and create high-skill, high-wage jobs.
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TechVouchers- Funding Available Now |
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TechVouchers is a $1.4m NSW Government pilot program that has been established to encourage collaboration between NSW small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and public sector research organisations (PSRO) located in NSW.
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EVENTS |
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Monthly Seminar - February
Intellectual Property: Strategies for Entrepreneurs |
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The first in a new series of ongoing monthly seminars. This seminar will cover the subject of Intellectual Property and will feature sessions on IP fundamentals, industry specific break-out sessions and give an overview of the strategies for commercialising IP in Australia and internationally.
The seminar will be held in conjunction with ATS Patron SPRUSON & FERGUSON, one of the leading intellectual property firms in Australia, specialising in the areas of trade marks, patents, designs, IP litigation, commercialisation and management. | |
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The NSW Enterprise Workshop presents:
‘An Introduction to the Enterprise Workshop’ |
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The Entrepreneur and the Mentor
Hosted by NSW Enterprise Workshop, this presentation, to be held at Parramatta on February 16, will provide insights into the Enterprise Workshop’s practical, mentor-based process which helps people prepare a business plan for future success.
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The NSW Enterprise Workshop presents:
‘A Taste of the Enterprise Workshop’ |
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The Entrepreneur and the Mentor
Hosted by NSW Enterprise Workshop, this presentation, to be held at the MLC Centre on February 25 , will provide insights into the Enterprise Workshop’s ability to match entrepreneurs with an experienced mentor to guide the business planning process.
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