New Fund Focuses on Next-Generation Innovation
Source: Victoria. Minister for Innovation. Media Release
"Research into health, sustainability and productivity issues will be the focus of a new $25 million Brumby Labor Government science and technology fund. Innovation Minister Gavin Jennings said Victoria’s Science Agenda (VSA) Strategic Project Fund would support the acquisition of world class research facilities and equipment, the advancement of high level skills and the development of next-generation technologies. Through the Strategic Project Fund the Government will provide a competitive round of funding aimed at establishing new science and technology capabilities to solve major challenges faced by Victoria in the areas of health, sustainability, and productivity."