Bright sparks

WA innovators seek patient capital and consistent government policies.

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Special Reports 12 Aug 2010

Investors holding all the cards as state’s innovation sector plays patience

Time is money, but research takes time. It's the paradox facing innovative entrepreneurs across the state attempting to source capital to commercialise their ideas.

Special Reports 12 Aug 2010

Sector struggling with lack of certainty

MORE than two years after the federal government axed its Commercial Ready program, the innovation sector is still waiting for stability and certainty of government support.