Case Study: The Australian Technologies Competition

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The Australian Technologies Competition (ATC) was launched in 2011 and provides innovative Australian businesses with national recognition; moreover, semifinalists receive indispensable business mentoring, pitching, business planning, capacity development, in addition to funding.
Australian Technologies Competition (ATC) Focuses on Technological Innovations to Solve Real Problems

Principally, the focus of this program has been on innovations to solve real problems for various industries. The program also focuses minimising the consumption of natural resources, improving efficiencies and reducing pollution through energy, waste and water; in addition, the program seeks innovations with export potential.
ATC - The Process

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Every November, CleanTech's competition takes place in the United States. The Expo, mentoring sessions and activities at this competition allow business personnel to connect with potential business partners, investors and customers from Silicon Valley and around the world.
Australian Company Ranks Within Top 5 at The 2012 CleanTech Competition

At CleanTech's 2012 Global competition in the US, the Australian company enLighten ranked fourth overall. enLighten’s LED lighting solution promises up to a 93 percent savings when compared with traditional fluorescent lighting; in addition, the lifespan of the unit itself is increased. enLighten is fundamentally changing LED lights through the technology around the bulb by harnessing the level of innovation that can be applied to the overall solution.

Additional Innovative Products Entered Into The ATC Include:

A solar panel that does not need to be attached to the roof, because it is the