Entries are now open for the Australian Innovation Competition which seeks to highlight and recognise the most outstanding Australian innovations of the past year.
The competition is open to entrants of all ages from around Australia and will be judged by a panel of Aussie innovation experts who will award prizes based on market fit, customer support and potential impact.
A total prize pool of $150,000 will be shared between five winners who showcase the best examples of Australian innovation.
“Through this competition, we are looking to celebrate Australian ingenuity and particularly those innovations that are hidden from view right across our economy,” Kylah Morrison, General Manager – Skills and Innovation for Industry Growth Centre METS Ignited, said.
“There are so many fantastic ideas being generated in our schools, universities, research organisations and private companies around the country,” Morrison added. “My aim is to find them, celebrate them, and give them an opportunity to shape the future of Australia.
“If you have a great innovation that delivers tangible value to society, this is your opportunity to showcase your creation on a national stage, maximise your reach and expand your potential impact for the benefit of all,” Morrison continued. “Your innovation might contribute to the energy transition to help combat climate change, it might support food production in extreme weather conditions such as drought, or it might leverage emerging technologies such as robotics and artificial intelligence in new ways. The sky is really the limit.”
Entries to the Australian Innovation Competition are open until 31 August 2023.
