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Establishment of a culturally appropriate program
Preliminary discussions have been held with key relevant stakeholders within the industry to work towards launching a focused Aboriginal innovation project in the Alice Springs region. A Business Innovation project officer is located in Alice Springs to expedite innovation outcomes within the region.
The Department of Trade, Business and Innovation have partnered with key stakeholders to provide support services to foster Aboriginal business innovation through committed funding to:
- Inspiring Australia towards inspiring and strengthening innovation, partnerships and engagement with STEM in the bush
- Charles Darwin University (CDU) Innovator in Residence to provide Aboriginal Northern Territory businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs with access to expert advice on behalf of CDU for Aboriginal businesses undertaking innovation
- CDU towards Aboriginal business innovation projects identified through the Aboriginal Innovation Alliance process.
Ecosystem partners:
- Department of Trade, Business and Innovation
- Charles Darwin University
- Darwin Innovation Hub
- Inspiring Australia
- Northern Territory Indigenous Business Network.
Last updated on 06 December 2019