Innovation Inspiration
At TEDIndia, Pranav Mistry demos several tools that help the physical world interact with the world of data -- including a deep look at his SixthSense device and a new, paradigm-shifting paper "laptop". In an onstage Q&A, Mistry says he'll open-source the software behind SixthSense, to open its possibilities to all. |
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To your Success...
The basic cornerstones of success can be defined in 8 words. In our eternal quest for success, we always concentrate on major issues, neglecting - conveniently - the smaller steps. Without these small steps, we can't lay a strong foundation on which to construct our castle of life success. The key words are 1.Work, 2.Focus, 3.Persist, 4.Ideas, 5.Good, 6.Push, 7.Serve and 8.Passion. |
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START YOUR APPLICATIONS Commercialisation Australia gets ready for business The Rudd Government is calling on the country’s innovators to start preparing their applications for assistance from Commercialisation Australia – the Government’s radical new approach to commercialising our best research. From today, potential applicants can access detailed information about how Commercialisation Australia can help them realise their innovation potential, including a useful pre-application checklist. Innovators can access the checklist and other resources on the new website, www.commercialisationaustralia.gov.au
Commercialisation Australia has launched a range of new online and telephone resources as it gears up to receive applications from early January,” said Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research. “Commercialisation Australia is about working in partnership with our skilled innovators to develop new technologies and support high-wage, high-skill jobs. “I encourage all researchers, entrepreneurs and innovative firms to visit the website and get thinking about how this $196 million initiative could help turn their ideas into successful products and services.” Commercialisation Australia will take a hands-on approach to help bring ideas to market offering a range of tailored assistance measures. Measures include: specialist advice and services, financial support to engage experienced executives, and grants for proof of concept and early stage commercialisation activities. All applications will be assessed through a competitive, merit-based, selection process. A Commercialisation Australia Hotline (13 22 56) has also been set up and is now operational to provide potential applicants with program information and advice. Media contacts: Fiona Scott, Minister's Office, 0447 086 727 Julie Glover, Department, 02 6213 7444 or 0432 260 912
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