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Monash University > News and Events > Monash Memo
Innovation precinct launched
28 October 2009
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| Dr Erol Harvey from MiniFAB/STC, Professor Edwina Cornish, Knox City Council mayor Cr David Cooper, Director CSIRO Future Manufacturing Flagship Clive Davenport, and City of Kingston mayor Cr Arthur Athanasopoulos with Minister Jennings (front). |
South-east Melbourne is set to become internationally recognised as the innovation, business and knowledge capital of the Asia-Pacific with the launch of the South East Melbourne Innovation Precinct (SEMIP).
The precinct, which covers the local government areas of Greater Dandenong, Kingston, Knox and Monash and takes in the University's Clayton campus, is a unique partnership between Monash, the Victorian Government, CSIRO, Australian Synchrotron, Small Technologies Cluster and local councils.
The group will work together with business and industry to establish a dynamic, vibrant hub of manufacturing, services science, advanced materials, engineering, and medical/health knowledge intensive industries.
SEMIP's reach will encompass 40 per cent of Victoria's manufacturing activities and more than 56,000 businesses.
Monash Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Edwina Cornish said the SEMIP would become a precinct of international importance.
"The effectiveness of the collaboration is a testament to the commitment of all the parties involved and provides us with a fantastic opportunity to enhance our already strong capabilities in scientific research and technological innovation," Professor Cornish said.
"It will also build on our state's existing strengths and drive the economy, not only of Victoria, but of Australia."
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed last week by Victorian Minister for Innovation Gavin Jennings and the SEMIP partners to formally launch the precinct and strengthen collaborative arrangements.
In formally launching the precinct Minister Jennings said the SEMIP would create long-term job opportunities.
He said that by creating a centralised cluster environment for innovation and business, companies and research organisations could benefit from networking opportunities, shared knowledge and information.
For further information please visit the South East Melbourne Innovation Project website or email enquiries@semip.org.au.
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