Innovative

Melbourne's North is rapidly becoming renowned for its innovative companies in ICT, multimedia and biotechnology. A centre in Australia for research and development, with world-class facilities connecting researchers, government, business and the community.

"The Biosciences Building facility (opened at RMIT University in 2001) allows the direct translation of technology from the laboratory "bench", through prototype development, to the production of batches suitable for registration trials in Australia and overseas. RMIT University has shown a willingness to work with companies such as ours, to develop graduates with appropriate expertise to enhance Biotechnology opportunities for Australia with a focus on commercial outcomes."

James Rudd,
Co-founder and Director of Bioproperties Australia Pty Ltd

KEY FACTS

• R&D by leading educational and medical institutes
• Multi campuses of Kangan Batman TAFE, La Trobe University, NMIT and RMIT University
• Kangan Batman TAFE - Innovation Incubator
• La Trobe University - Technology Enterprise Centre
• NMIT Viticulture and Aquaculture facilities
• RMIT University Biosciences Building
• Innovative and knowledge based ICT, multimedia and biotech companies and educational institutes
• Innovative companies
• New and emerging value-added companies

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