Investment NSW

It was fantastic to have the innovation community come together last week for the launch of the NSW Innovation and Productivity Council’s 2024 Scorecard. The scorecard compares NSW against domestic and international jurisdictions using a range of data sources and metrics to highlight opportunities for the state to improve its productivity performance and economic growth. The scorecard was launched by Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology Anoulack Chanthivong with IPC Chair Charlie Taylor facilitating the panel discussion with the Minister, former University of Wollongong Vice-Chancellor Patricia Davidson, CEO of Vow George Peppou and Investment NSW Deputy Secretary Rebecca McPhee. You can view the NSW Innovation and Productivity Council’s 2024 Scorecard Dashboard and accompanying Companion Report at https://lnkd.in/g4qtFdNU. #InvestmentNSW #Innovation #IPCScorecard

Great news for local suppliers and manufacturers with the NSW Government committing a $2.3 million funding boost for the Industry Capability Network (ICN)! The ICN supports businesses by linking them to projects and manufacturers and so improving their supply chain opportunities. The organisation recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. The funding will ensure more of the state’s businesses are front and centre for new projects and opportunities and can assist in delivering on the NSW Government priorities of net zero, housing and manufacturing. The NSW Government is committed to ensuring NSW is home to globally competitive industries that drive quality jobs and deliver a more resilient economy. For more information on the ICN, visit https://lnkd.in/gnQ4BBD. Industry Capability Network - NSW Ian Hudson Alice Cahill Lindsay Cohen

Secure your spot for the launch of the NSW IPC Scorecard!    Every two years, the NSW Innovation and Productivity Council takes stock of our state’s innovation and productivity performance to produce the NSW IPC Scorecard. It shows how we stack up to Australian and international counterparts and is an opportunity to celebrate where NSW is excelling and identify areas where we can push harder.   Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology Anoulack Chanthivong will launch the 2024 Scorecard along with panellists IPC Chair Charlie Taylor, Former University of Wollongong Vice-Chancellor Patricia Davidson, CEO of Vow George Peppou and Investment NSW Deputy Secretary Rebecca McPhee.   Register for scorecard launch and networking lunch here: https://lnkd.in/gRCzDkXW

Investment NSW is proud to be an event partner for the 2024 Australia-ASEAN Business Forum and the Gala Dinner in Sydney on 29-30 August – a key platform to strengthen our growing trade and investment relationship with Southeast Asia. The event is expected to attract hundreds of delegates, including government and business leaders, under the theme of New Direction with New Opportunities. ASEAN as a bloc is NSW’s third largest trading partner, with two-way trade in goods worth a combined $36.4 billion. Expert panel discussions will include: ▪ Green Economy and Energy Transition ▪ Agriculture and Food Security (to be chaired by Andrew Parker – NSW Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner, ASEAN) ▪ Digital Transformation & Innovation (to be chaired by Liza Noonan – Fostering Innovation Executive Director) ▪ Start-Up and Venture Capital ▪ Medical and Health Resilience ▪ Diaspora Empowerment To learn more about the event and secure your spot visit https://lnkd.in/gj5HZX8Q Australia-ASEAN Business Forum Karla Lampe Janice Goh Si Hui Cassy X. Yonathan Wijaya Kien Nguyen Alia Jaafar

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more and get involved in the world’s premier space event! The International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025) is coming to Sydney next September - an event expected to attract 10,000 delegates and the best and brightest minds in the global space industry. As we get set to host the international space community, come join Investment NSW, along with the Australian Space Agency and the Space Industry Association of Australia for the official launch of the IAC 2025 Sydney Sponsorship and Exhibition Prospectus. You’ll learn more the sponsorship and exhibition opportunities that’ll be available, with three convenient times to join from anywhere in the world. Pre-registration is required to attend. To secure your spot visit https://lnkd.in/g_-yBtSN #InvestmentNSW #Space #Tech #IAC2025

Our local food and drink manufacturers will once again take centre stage at the Fine Food Australia tradeshow this year! Subsidies worth $6,000 have been granted to 12 NSW businesses, whose products range from spirits to artisan chocolates, allowing them to raise awareness of their premium brands and expand into new markets. Fine Food Australia attracts over 26,000 visitors every year from more than 50 countries, including suppliers, distributors, retail and hospitality businesses, presenting a unique opportunity for food and drink manufacturers to meet new customers and buyers and expand their reach. For more information about the event to be held in Melbourne, and the businesses that’ll be exhibiting, visit https://lnkd.in/gJPYSne4 #InvestmentNSW #FineFoodAustralia #FoodandBeverage

✨ Calling all NSW Businesses! ✨   Showcase your brand at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai from 5 -10 November 2024! 🌟   Investment NSW is seeking expressions of interest for our exclusive space in the Food Pavilion. This is your chance to:   • Engage with new customers in China • Boost your brand awareness with in-market support from the NSW Trade & Investment team • Promote your products in the esteemed Austrade’s Team Australia pavilion   📅 Key Dates:   • Apply by: 11pm, 11 August 2024 • Outcomes: 16 August 2024 • Trade Mission to Shanghai: 5 -10 November 2024   🌾Ideal Participants:   • Agriculture & Horticulture • Packaged F&B – including chilled and frozen • Wine and spirits • Health consumables   Visa-Free Travel to China for up to 15 days! ✈️ Don’t miss this opportunity! Apply now: https://lnkd.in/g2qF7gYE   #CIIE2024 #InvestmentNSW #TradeMission #ExportOpportunities #NSWBusiness #BusinessInChina #FoodPavilion 

Earlier this week, Investment NSW welcomed a delegation of 35 Korean space technology business and government representatives led by the Vice Mayor for Economy and Science, Daejeon Metropolitan City, to discover the breadth and depth of NSW’s space industry and ecosystem.    The two-day program focused on collaboration and partnership opportunities and included a NSW-Korea Space Industry Networking and Pitch Event held at Cicada Innovations where seven NSW-based space technology businesses had the opportunity to meet directly with the visiting delegation.   The delegation, supported by the Korea Association for Space Technology Promotion, Daejeon TechnoPark and Austrade, were also treated to a site visit and presentation at UTS Tech Lab at Botany.   To learn more about Korean opportunities and support available, visit: https://lnkd.in/gGTGmg3g

Do you work in the space industry and want to take your technology to the next level? Applications are now open for the NSW Space+ Program, with businesses to share in $500,000 worth of grant funding to advance NSW’s space capabilities! Successful recipients will also be able to showcase their innovative tech at the International Astronautical Congress in Sydney next year – an event expected to attract over 10,000 delegates from across the world. For more information, including how to apply for a grant, visit https://lnkd.in/gF3af68D. #InvestmentNSW, #Space, #Tech #IAC2025 SmartSat CRC

MVP Ventures Program Round 2 is now open! We are delighted to open applications for the 2024-2025 MVP Ventures Program. If you have a bold idea that could transform industries and communities, now is your chance to apply. A total of $3 million has been allocated each year up to 2027, with individual grants of between $25,000 to $50,000 available to successful recipients. To download the program guidelines and to submit an expression of interest application visit the website link below. 👇 https://lnkd.in/gkhPdR55 Join us in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship across NSW. Together, let’s make bold ideas a reality! 🚀 #InvestmentNSW #NSWInnovation #MVPVenturesProgram #Startups #StartupFunding