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The Australian Innovation Challenge 2012

Could your bright idea be a game changer?

From The Australian:

If so, we can help you put it into play, through the $70,000 The Australian Innovation Challenge awards. Brought to you by The Australian in association with Shell and supported by the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and
Tertiary Education, these awards can help give your idea clout in the economy, the environment or the community.

The inaugural awards last year uncovered and championed inspired innovations created in universities, top laboratories and backyard sheds across Australia. Some entrants are already reaping the rewards of the Challenge – prestige and publicity as well as much-needed prize money.

Professor Mark Kendall, of the University of Queensland, and his team, won the overall professional categories prize for Nanopatch – a patch to replace needles and syringes in vaccination. Inventor Jeremy Woodhill won the Backyard Innovation prize for his energy-saving smart powerpoint.

Whether you're a professional scientist or engineer, or an inventor working in your shed, anyone can enter - individuals or teams.

ENTRIES NOW EXTENDED TILL AUGUST 26, 2012

 

 

WIN A SHARE OF $70,000 IN PRIZE MONEY

Professional Categories
The winners in each professional category will receive a $5,000 prize and vie for a further $25,000 for the overall prize. The categories are:

  • Minerals and energy
  • Health
  • Environment, agriculture and food
  • ICT
  • Community services
  • Education
  • Manufacturing and hi-tech design

Backyard Innovation
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Covering ideas ranging from clever domestic appliances to more efficient motors, this category is open to the general public. The winner will take out a $10,000 cash prize.

ALL ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST 26, 2012

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