The Victorian Cleantech Showcase is the premier clean technology event of the season in 2025, with demonstrations, exhibitions, presentations, keynotes and pitching.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The Victorian Cleantech Showcase is brought to you by the Victorian Cleantech Cluster with support from FB IDEAs and the City of Melbourne. 

Free VCC Webinar | Taking Innovation to Commercialisation Tuesday 27 October 2020 4:00 – 5:15pm AEDST   Are you starting your commercialisation journey, taking your technology to market or looking for advice on how to avoid the pitfalls of the Victorian commercialisation process?   Join the VCC on 27 October 2020 to hear from commercialisation experts and VCC members at all stages of the commercialisation journey sharing their firsthand experience of failures, lessons and success stories.    Here in Victoria, we're great at coming up with brilliant, innovative solutions to sustainability problems. However, translating those innovations into commercial products, environmental solutions or social good is a challenge.   There is no magic bullet, but this path has been worn by many before. Hear from those who have learnt from experience to help your business realise it’s full commercialisation potential.   Program Snapshot: What is holding Australia back from realising its full potential in technology commercialisation?  Panel Discussion featuring VCC Members Zen Ecosystems, Beyond Ag, Python Solar Heating & HydroTerra sharing their commercialisation stories moderated by VCC Board Member, Leonie Walsh Commercialisation Support available for Businesses featuring Mike Sewell (Growth Facilitator, AusIndustry) Once registered, you will receive the Zoom event details the morning of 27th October 2020. Please save a placeholder in your calendar. Tickets close 9am 27th October 2020  

Is your business looking to grow or embrace new markets in a post-coronavirus world?   You are invited to join a webinar with AusIndustry on how the Australian Government can provide with you with the advice and support you need to help your business planning and growth.   Topics covered will include the range of grants, programs, advice and information that can help you innovate and become more competitive.   The webinar will also cover the COVID-19 support measures, howver the main focus of the webinar will be about growing, innovating and exploring new business opportunities.     There will be an opportunity for Q&A during the session, however, to help us provide you with the information you need, please feel free to submit your question(s) prior to the webinar.  Please email admin@victoriancleantech.org.au   Please save the session in your calendar. You will receive an invite on Zoom in the days leading up to the session.   Register here https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqd-urqj8jHNSFAwuldGes2VYMDmEaEJ4M    

VCC Online Pitch Series Wednesday 6th April 4:00 - 5:00pm Via Zoom Webinar   Join the VCC for its final webinar in their series of online pitch events and hear from VCC members pitching their Water, Agriculture & Resource Efficiency tech. VCC members will get the chance to spruik their unique value-add to the cleantech sector in a series of 3-minute pitch presentations. All participants of the webinar will also get access to the VCC Pitch Series LinkedIn Group to network, share contact details and continue the conversation.   This event is a great opportunity to connect with funders and founders of cleantech companies and build stronger relationships with VCC members and industry. Are you an investor? Join the VCC pitch night to see what Victorian cleantech businesses have to offer.   VCC Members Submit an EOI to pitch VCC members whose operations are in the Waste, Recycling & Circular Economy sub-sectors are invited to submit an EOI to present your 3-minute pitch. If you have already submitted a pitch for our previous pitch event, please check your emails for further information. Applications to Pitch close on Monday 13th April at 5pm. Submit your EOI here https://forms.gle/YhZuKrTZXwXPkUAT9 Not a member of the VCC yet? Join here. https://www.victoriancleantech.org.au/membership  

VCC Online Pitch Series Wednesday 29th April 4:00 - 5:00pm Via Zoom Webinar   Join the VCC for its second webinar as part of a series of online pitch events and hear from VCC members pitching their Waste, Recycling & Circular Economy tech.  VCC members will get the chance to spruik their unique value-add to the cleantech sector in a series of 3-minute pitch presentations. All participants of the webinar will also get access to the VCC Pitch Series LinkedIn Group to network, share contact details and continue the conversation.   This event is a great opportunity to connect with funders and founders of cleantech companies and build stronger relationships with VCC members and industry.   Are you an investor? Join the VCC pitch night to see what Victorian cleantech businesses have to offer.    VCC Members Submit an EOI to pitch VCC members whose operations are in the Waste, Recycling & Circular Economy sub-sectors are invited to submit an EOI to present your 3-minute pitch. If you have already submitted a pitch for our previous pitch event, please check your emails for further information. Applications to Pitch close on Monday 13th April at 5pm. Submit your EOI here https://forms.gle/pZ1UW3XJ18BwFF226   Not a member of the VCC yet? Join here. https://www.victoriancleantech.org.au/membership

VCC Online Pitch Series Wednesday 22nd April 4:00 - 5:00pm Via Zoom Webinar   Join the VCC for its first online Pitch event as part of a series of online webinars and hear from VCC members pitching their New Energy and Energy Efficiency tech.   VCC members will get the chance to spruik their unique value-add to the cleantech sector in a series of 3-minute pitch presentations. All participants of the webinar will also get access to the VCC Pitch Series LinkedIn Group to network, share contact details and continue the conversation.   This event is a great opportunity to connect with funders and founders of cleantech companies and build stronger relationships with VCC members and industry. Are you an investor? Join the VCC pitch night to see what Victorian cleantech businesses have to offer.   VCC Members Submit an EOI to pitch VCC members whose operations are in the New Energy & Energy Efficiency sub-sectors are invited to submit an EOI to present your 3-minute pitch. If you have already submitted a pitch previously, please check your emails for further information. Applications to Pitch close on Friday 10th April at 5pm. Submit your EOI here https://forms.gle/BjTdS59CgGypjEa4A Not a member of the VCC yet? Join here. https://www.victoriancleantech.org.au/membership

This event has been postpone due to COVID-19 concerns. We will be exploring options for a webinar to replace this. Please stay tuned!   VCC Member Pitch and Networking Event Thursday 19th March 2020 5:00-7:30pm Deloitte, Level 10, 550 Bourke Street Melbourne    Join the VCC for its first event of 2020 and pitch your business to a room full of industry experts, investors and VCC members.   VCC members will get the chance to spruik their unique value-add to the cleantech sector in a series of 3-minute pitch presentations with 2 minutes of Q&A. The session will close with a lightning round of 30-second pitches.   This event is a great opportunity to meet and network with funders and founders of cleantech companies and build stronger relationships with VCC members and industry. Are you an investor? Join the VCC pitch night to see what Victorian cleantech businesses have to offer?   VCC Members To have the opportunity to pitch your business in the 3-minute pitch round, please submit an EOI here by Monday 2nd March   Members whose business operations are already established and looking to scale-up are encouraged to submit an EOI for consideration. For start-ups and emerging technologies, be part of the lightning round to make sure your business doesn’t miss the chance to be in the spotlight.   The Victorian Cleantech Cluster Board will review all EOIs and make the final decision on who will pitch during this event. Future pitch events will provide the opportunity for other members. Successful participants will be notified no later than Monday 9th March.   Pitch schedule released March 10th 2020. Not a member of the VCC yet? Join here.

  Victorian Cleantech Cluster Workshop Series 2019   What every business needs to know about R&D Tax Incentives and Federal Government Grants for Accelerating Commercialisation.   Many Cleantech businesses can benefit from the various programs that the Federal Government has in place to support research and development, and to commercialise novel products, processes and services.  Hear from the experts on what is needed to apply for and potentially access this funding.  Identify which type of activities are eligible and what are the documentation requirements that are needed to demonstrate eligible activities and expenditure.  This event is a must for any business on the pathway to commercialising IP.   Date: Thursday 24th October Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm Location: Level 14, 333 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000   Price: VCC Members – Free Non-VCC Members $55 incl. GST Nibbles and a selection of beverages will be provided.   Not a VCC member yet - join here   Speakers   NIGEL MURPHY Victorian CleanTech Cluster Board Member and Director, Earth Systems Nigel Murphy has a career spanning more than 25 years in the environmental sector. He has a background and qualifications in environmental and earth sciences. He has worked on assignments in Australia and NZ, and also in parts of Asia, the Pacific and Africa. Nigel is a Founder and Director of Earth Systems an environmental consulting and technology company that was formed in Melbourne in 1993. He served as Vice President of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand Inc (EIANZ) Victorian Division in 2000 - 2001, and was on EIANZ Council for almost nine years from 2001 until 2010.   CAITLIN HARVEY Senior Advisor, RnD360 Advisory Group Caitlin is passionate about helping innovators leverage R&D tax incentives to develop their IP to its full potential. Over five years at KPMG, in Melbourne and London, Caitlin worked across many industries – engineering, construction, chemicals, fast-moving consumer goods, banking and biotechnology – and assisted global companies to access R&D incentives in multiple jurisdictions. Previously, as a Senior Market Analyst, she facilitated commercialisation of CSIRO’s emerging technology pipeline.   ALEXANDER PAYKIN Founder and Director, RnD360 Advisory Group For over twenty years, Alex was an R&D engineer and project manager in the electronics, software and telecommunications industries. Since 2006, he has specialised as an R&D incentives adviser with KPMG and PwC, working in Australia and Singapore across diverse industries including  ICT, electrical, semiconductors, gaming, logistics, chemical, mechanical engineering, automotive, manufacturing and agriculture. Alex leverages his extensive network to help clients achieve their goals.   RON MACK Commercialisation Adviser, AusIndustry Ron Mack has run a successful management consulting practice for 30 years, delivering a broad range of services to public and private sector organisations throughout Australia and overseas. His core skills are in business strategy, market research and technology commercialisation. He has also held interim CEO and directorship positions with technology start-ups, private and public companies, particularly in the food, agribusiness, electronics, engineering and manufacturing sectors. His most recent role was as Technology and Innovation Adviser with the CSIRO, where he provided specialist advice on technological innovation for Australian small to medium enterprises. He has a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Hons) and Bachelor of Economics.   JOANNE SAMMUT Senior Advisor, RnD360 Advisory Group Joanne has over 12 years’ experience in ‘Big Four’ firms, with over 6 years working in R&D Tax Incentives.  Joanne has worked with businesses of all sizes across a wide variety of industries including manufacturing, agriculture, engineering, construction, biotechnology and IT.  She has also had experience in assisting clients with EMDG submissions to support the development of their businesses overseas, as well as other tax technical submissions to the ATO.   MARK PRENTICE Founder and Partner, RnD360 Advisory Group Mark began his career in the electronics industry, fulfilling R&D roles in Australia and Canada. He subsequently became a Partner at Arthur Hiess and Associates in Vancouver and has since spent more than 25 years assisting clients to access R&D incentives in Canada, Singapore, China and Australia. Mark spent 16 years in KPMG’s R&D tax incentive team, including a decade as a Partner. Prior to founding RnD360 with his partners, he was Special Counsel at PwC. Mark is a registered tax agent.  

Come and join us to help celebrate the Victorian cleantech sector! Please join us for the inaugural Victorian Cleantech Cluster (VCC) launch on 27th June 2019 with special guest for the evening Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio, the Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change. This event will bring together leaders in the fields of renewable energy, energy storage, smart grids, waste recycling, water management, agriculture, ICT, advanced manufacturing and other technologies to be informed and discuss emerging issues within our industry. Globally, clean and innovative technologies are creating opportunities for new jobs, business models, and markets for innovative products and services. Victoria has the opportunity to become a global leader in this space. Register here.