URL: New grants highlight importance of science and innovation
Wayne Mapp | Science and Innovation
A new round of technology grants to 19 businesses emphasizes the importance the Government attach to Research, Science and Technology, says Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Wayne Mapp. The $50 million in Technology Development Grants are the second round of grants since the scheme was announced as part of Budget 2010. That Budget provided a $321 million boost in Research Science & Technology activities. “The first round of these grants totalled $92.6 million to 26 businesses, and were announced in December 2010,” says Dr Mapp...