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Doing Business with Australia. Why Australia?. Advanced and stable economy Maintained stronger growth through the worst of the world economic downturn than any other advanced economy Stable government – low risk of political instability Culture of Innovation
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Why Australia? • Advanced and stable economy • Maintained stronger growth through the worst of the world economic downturn than any other advanced economy • Stable government – low risk of political instability • Culture of Innovation • Well positioned to access growing Asian markets • Large sophisticated domestic market • Ideal test market / trial location • Educated workforce
Why Australia? • Strong & growing open market economy with a number of bilateral & multilateral agreements in place • Home to regional headquarters or operating center for approx. 900 multinational companies • Many companies partnering with Australian businesses in joint ventures and collaborating on R&D projects
Innovation Agenda • Commercialisation Australia • Competitive, merit-based assistance program offering funding and resources to accelerate the business building process for Australian companies, entrepreneurs, researchers and inventors. • It offers a range of funding options as well as multi-layered networking opportunities to help you achieve business success. • Participants in the program work with dedicated Case Managers and benefit from our Volunteer Business Mentor Network. • Foreign ownership does not preclude a company for applying; however, the applicant must be incorporated in Australia.
Research Organisations • NICTA – National Information & Communications Technology Australia • CSIRO – Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation • Australian Nanotechnology Network • Research Network for a Secure Australia (RNSA) • Intelligent Sensors, Sensor Networks & Information Processing • Australian Academy of Science • Association of Old Crows – Australian Chapter • Australian Industry Group
Events • 12th Annual Biometrics Institute of Australia Conference & Exhibition (Sydney) • May 2011 • 2011 International Cyber Resilience Conference (Perth) • July 2011 • Safeguarding Australia (Canberra) • September 2011
Austrade • Offices worldwide • Offices in the USA • San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco • Honolulu • Denver • New Orleans • Kansas City • Chicago • New York • Washington DC • Atlanta • Miami
Austrade • Major industries • Clean Technology – water, biofuels, wind, solar, green building • Financial Services • Infrastructure • Transportation • Biotechnology • Food & Beverage • Fashion
Austrade – San Diego Office focus Security Technology Clean Technology Maritime Technology Contact: Barbara Adams Austrade – San Diego barbara.adams@austrade.gov.au