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Zernike Australia
www.zernikeaustralia.com.au
Arnold Stroobach
Chief Executive Officer
Ph. (08) 6267 9251
Email:arnold@zernikeaustralia.com.au |
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Zernike Australia Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of the worldwide Dutch based ZernikeGroup BV. In Australia, Zernike is represented by its entities Zernike Australia Pty Ltd (technology parks and related value adding services), Zernike Ventures Australia Pty Ltd (Venture Capital and Fund Management) and EiR Pty Ltd (Incubating services), with offices in Perth and Brisbane.
In addition to the management of Technology Parks, Zernike specialises in the commercialisation of technology including the management of (seed) capital funds. Driven by the exciting opportunities which both product innovation, and the development of new technologies represent, Zernike offers a wide range of services to bring Technology, Markets and Funding together in one compelling proposition.
Not only has Zernike Australia have outstanding relationships with Australian and International Universities, but also with local and international Capital Providers and Business Angels. Zernike is a major shareholder of a number of incubating companies and associated programs.
Zernike has an holistic, open and entrepreneurial culture. We embrace new views and paradigms. Doing business with Zernike means, having access to a worldwide network of technology parks, companies, funds and universities. In other words: Access to Markets, Access to Funds and Access to Knowledge. |
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Australian Institute for Commercialisation
www.ausicom.com
Dr Rowan Gilmore
Chief Executive Officer
Ph: (07) 3853 5274
Email: info@ausicom.com |
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The Australian Institute for Commercialisation (AIC) is a leading service organisation helping innovators achieve commercial success. Around Australia, the AIC helps business, research organisations and governments convert their ideas into successful outcomes.Using our networks and experience, we deliver services that facilitate collaboration, enhance innovation and accelerate the commercialisation of know-how and technology that our clients have created.
By providing advice, solutions and tools, and through our intermediary services, we fast-track the commercialisation of Australian innovation.Our consultancy services include:
- technology transfer facilitation and brokerage of intellectual property (IP), typically based on a market pull (rather than technology push) approach
- commercialisation project management services
- strategic advice around IP management and commercialisation
- market research and opportunity analysis
- professional development programs to increase commercialisation skills and successes.
Clients working with the AIC are able to better develop their ideas and capitalise on opportunities that create high value jobs, exports and wealth.
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Brisbane Technology Park
www.brisbanetechnologypark.com.au
Gill Laird-Portch
Park Manager
Ph. (07) 3853 5200
Email:gill@brisbanetechnology.com.au |
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The Brisbane Technology Park (BTP) is an established initiative of the Queensland Government's Smart State program which offers a unique and vibrant location for established and emerging technology based companies.
BTP companies enjoy a high profile corporate exposure within a community which facilitates the clustering of business sectors involved in the exploitation of scientific and technological research and development, and offers the scope for constructive interaction and exchange between residents.
Brisbane Technology Park is already home to over 85 prestigious national and multi-national companies taking advantage of the Technology Park's prime location, state of the art resources, infrastructure and cost effective rates.
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Queensland University of Technology
www.qut.edu.com.au
Professor Arun Sharma
Deputy Vice Chancellor
Ph. (07) 3138 2817 |
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QUT is a leading Australian university of technology with a global outlook.
High-quality degree courses with real-world lecturers and outstanding facilities prepare graduates for professional success.
Researchers collaborate across traditional boundaries to solve important problems in partnership with industry and the community.
QUT is home to a growing number of national research centres and university research institutes that attract significant government and philanthropic support.
QUT has campuses at Gardens Point in the city, Kelvin Grove and Caboolture and plays an important part in the civic life of Brisbane and South East Queensland.
The university is culturally diverse with staff and students from around the globe and a number of Indigenous Australian students.
Fourteen per cent of QUT’s 40,000 students come from overseas and many Australian students study at QUT’s partner institutions around the world. |
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Pizzeys Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys
http://www.pizzeys.com.au/
Andrew Dark
Partner, Chemistry and Life Sciences
Ph. (07) 3221 9955
Email: adark@pizzeys.com.au
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Pizzeys Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys a specialist Intellectual Property firm practising in the fields of patents, trade marks and registered designs. Our core business resides in establishing, maintaining and enforcing such rights in Australia and New Zealand. A number of our team have qualifications and expertise in foreign jurisdictions, including the United States. This experience is often taken advantage of when drafting patent specifications, conducting due diligence and prosecuting patent applications before the United States Patent Office. Our diversity ensures that our domestic clients receive the required expertise to secure commercially relevant protection in markets of importance.
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Graystone Group of Companies
http://www.graystone.com.au/
Ph. (07)3368 1500
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Graystone delivers flexible property solutions to companies looking to relocate, expand or rationalise their business premises. Now in our 25th year of operation, our dynamic team has a proven track record in planning and developing quality commercial properties.
We have proven expertise in:
Purpose-built commercial buildings
Industrial developments
Staged refurbishments
Complex laboratories
Graystone provides a seamless delivery service including:
Site identification
Site layout
Facility design
Construction and integrated fit-out
Financing
Leasing
Property Management
If you are looking to own your own facility or are interested in commercial leasing Graystone will deliver a solution tailored to your needs.
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The Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation
http://www.sd.qld.gov.au
Brian Anker
Deputy Director-General
(07) 3001 6359 |
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The Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation works to capitalise on Queensland's advantages to grow regional economies and strengthen industries.
The Department delivers a range of services to achieve regional economic growth, transform and build up industries, and to assist business owners improve their operational and management skills.
The Department works closely with key regional economic development stakeholders, industries, businesses, research organisations and universities, and government bodies to achieve the best outcomes for the State.
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Logan Office of Economic Development
www.loganbiz.com.au
Tony Chadwick
Innovation & Cleantech 'Leader'
(07) 3412 4888
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The Logan Office of Economic Development's primary responsibility is to 'facilitate growth'. This is achieved through a strong focus on Investment Attraction and Industry/Business Development.
The Industry/Business Development team works in partnership with the local business community to identify issues and opportunities that facilitate growth. The Logan Office of Economic Development then plays a key role partnering with business to develop and implement initiatives that contribute to Logan being a profitable business location.
A targeted Investment Attraction campaign recognises the attributes of Logan's infrastructure, location, and existing business community, and aligns these with the City vision. The Logan Office of Economic Development works closely with businesses relocating or expanding in Logan City to ensure their requirements are met as effectively as possible. |
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Invest Brisbane
www.investinbrisbane.com.au
Daniel Havas
Director
(07) 3006 6234
E: dhavas@brisbanemarketing.com.au
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Brisbane Marketing’s Investment Attraction division is the city’s experienced and world class inward investment agency that plays a strategic role in facilitating business and attracting Foreign Direct Investment to Brisbane.
Brisbane Marketing was awarded the ‘Best City Agency Worldwide’ by London based consultancy GDP Global Development in 2008/09 and ‘World’s Best Performing Investment Promotion Agency’ in 2007/2008.
Brisbane offers investors opportunities across a broad range of sectors:
• Digital Industries
• Food and Beverage
• Logistics and Distribution
• Innovative Manufacturing
• Mining and Technology Services
• Clean Technologies
• Infrastructure
Our dedicated and experienced team strives to deliver excellence and works with investors to determine how Brisbane best fits with their future business growth strategy in the Asia Pacific region by providing critical introductions, extensive networks to private sectors, government and academia, talent and labour analysis, property solutions and advice regarding grants and incentives.
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Business Acumen
www.businessacumen.biz
Mike Sullivan
Managing Director / Editor
Ph. (07) 3815 5514
Email. mikesullivan@businessacumen.biz |
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Innovation underpins Business Acumen
Business Acumen magazine is Queensland’s largest circulating business magazine and its support of the Queensland Innovation Series is a key part of the publication’s commitment to encouraging innovation in Queensland business.“Connecting Queensland Business” is what we do and Queensland business turns to Business Acumen first to seek information and business opportunities.
Business Acumen magazine features its iconic blue Innovation Section that regularly introduces new innovations to the Australian business community. Many of Queensland’s world-class innovations in fields as diverse as nanotechnology, computer software, engineering, bio-science and sociology continue to be explored in Business Acumen. It is this focus – with an eye for commercialisation opportunities – that sets Business Acumen magazine apart in its consistent promotion of Queensland business innovation. |
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Michael Cranfield Photographer
www.michaelcranfield.com
Michael Cranfield
Company Director
0414 698 709
Email:iam@michaelcranfield.com
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Images that make you stop, think, remember and feel inspired, capturing the essence of your business and the atmosphere of your next event. Michael Cranfield Photographer
After graduating from Queensland College of Art in 1997, Michael began assisting at Ron Ratcliffe Photography. As time went on he began working as a freelance photographer using Ron Ratcliffe Photography as a base. On the 1st of January 2001, Michael became part of The Machine as junior photographer. Throughout the year he has worked with a number of Brisbane's leading agencies providing photographic solutions for a variety of clients. Michael's passion for photography covers many areas including Architecture, Still Life, People and Underwater. For more information please contact Michael Cranfield.
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Digital Glare
http://www.digitalglare.com.au/
Kaushal Gunaratne
Creative/Project Director
Ph. 1300 889 946
Email: sales@digitalglare.com.au
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Digital Glare is a multimedia studio that helps businesses to communicate in print and online. With offices in Brisbane and Sri Lanka, Digital Glare provides stunning graphic design, website development, email campaign design, copywriting, and cost-effective offshore printing.
Established by a founding member of Australian email and SMS marketing software company, Vision 6, Digital Glare is also a Vision 6 reseller and a preferred email campaign designer for Vision 6 clients.
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Clovely Estate
www.clovelyestate.com.au
Lauren Fast
Corporate Sales Manager
(07) 3876 3100
Email: lauren@clovely.com.au
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Clovely Estate origins began in 1997 with the planting of the Clovely Estate vineyard – 173 hectares of strategically planted vines in the South Burnett, one of Australia’s exciting new wine regions in Queensland. Clovely Estate wines are all produced exclusively from fruit grown and picked on our vineyard.
The vineyard is planted to a number of grape varieties including Chardonnay, Semillon, Verdelho, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Barbera, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, Grenache, Mourvedre and Nebbiolo.
The South Burnett region experiences low humidity, good soil structures, cool nights and a constant water supply. These ideal winemaking conditions provide the backbone for the Clovely Estate winemaking philosophy: to produce consistent, clean, fruit driven wines that Australian wines are internationally famous for.
Clovely Estate is Queensland’s largest vineyard and producer of quality wines for both domestic and export markets. Come and sample the extensive range at our new Cellar Door, open now at:
210 Musgrave Road Red Hill
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Vision6
www.vision6.com.au
Evan Fortune
Director
Ph. (07) 3257 3906
Email:accounts@vision6.com.au.
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Vision 6 is Australia’s leading provider of email & SMS database marketing solutions.
VeMail enables businesses of all sizes to create flexible newsletters or product templates, send to their desired audience and track click-through rates and other important marketing metrics.
The more advanced user can integrate their CRM system, run surveys, take event registrations and even build customer profiles that enable the targeting of time sensitive and behaviourally based messages.
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