Technology Industries
The Department of Industry and Resources is dedicated to supporting local innovation and commercialisation of Western Australia's (WA) technology industries. This is achieved through increasing awareness of innovation and scientific endeavour in WA and facilitating access to capital, human resources, management expertise and research and development skills.
Biotechnology
Western Australia's (WA) biotechnology companies, organisations and scientists are at the leading edge of research and development and due to our rich entrepreneurial spirit, the industry is poised for ongoing growth.
WA's traditional strengths in mining and agriculture provide the biotechnology industry with a strong and sophisticated foundation.
Strong Government support has created an excellent environment for research and development. The West Australian Government is committed to growing a strong and sustainable biotechnology industry in WA.
The Department of Industry and Resources works to assist the industry to commercialise innovative ideas and increase awareness of innovation and science endeavours in WA. This is achieved through facilitating access to capital, human resources, management expertise and research and development skills.
This section of the our website provides information on science and innovation generally, including programs, awards and grants, research centres in WA and information on the path to commercialisation.
The Business and Industry section provides specific information on biotechnology in WA.
Information and Communications Technology
Innovation, quality and creativity are the hallmarks of Western Australia’s (WA) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry. Highly dynamic, with enormous potential for growth, the industry is comprised of companies whose activities include the development, manufacture and distribution of knowledge intensive equipment, software or services for information processing, multimedia and communications.
The Department of Industry and Resources is working to build a vibrant and globally competitive Western Australian ICT industry. It assists the development of ICT enterprises and industry associations through a range of information services and financial assistance programs, including developing opportunities for exports, promoting innovation, increasing local participation in major industrial projects and identifying and overcoming impediments to industry development.
This section of the our website provides information on science and innovation generally, including programs, awards and grants, research centres in WA, radio astronomy and the Square Kilometre Array project, and information on the path to commercialisation.
The Business and Industry section provides specific information on ICT in WA.
