- The ABC’s New Inventors: Bright Spark Award is presented by the television program The New Inventors, which is aired on ABC TV at 8pm Wednesday evenings. The Award is issued on an annual basis at The New Inventors Grand Final show. Inventors aged 18 years or younger, who appear on the program with their invention, are eligible for the Award. For more information, go to www.abc.net.au/tv/newinventors and follow the links to the Bright Spark Award
- Science EXPOsé competition is an annual, state-wide competition open to students from Years 7 to 10. Students are encouraged to think about the potential for science to impact on their future. This competition forms part of Science EXPOsed and the newly established NSW Scientist of the Year Awards
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CREST – CREativity in Science and Technology Awards Program, run by the CSIRO, encourages and supports primary or high school students to undertake their own science or technology project. CREST is not a competition but a program which encourages students to gain skills by choosing a topic then by investigating and designing the project. The program can be offered to just one person or to the whole class as part of the curriculum. Students who complete a CREST project are rewarded with a certificate and at some levels a medallion from CSIRO. For more information, go to www.csiro.au and use the search facility to search “CREST”, or contact the program co-ordinator Ms Vicki Stavropoulos on 1800 626 646.
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Big Ideas Network is a website which is designed for young people to explore the world of ideas and innovation. The website features interviews from real artists and designers who explain what makes ideas valuable and why it is important to protect them. It also includes interactive learning games and resources for further exploration into innovation and intellectual property. Visit www.innovated.gov.au for mroe information.
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Spark Fund financially supports young people aged 12-25 years to ‘Ignite an innovative idea’ which makes a positive contribution to the community and enhances their skills and experiences. Individuals or small groups of young people aged 12-25 years, may apply for a Spark Fund grant. Potential applicants can find out more by logging onto www.youngaustralians.org or by calling 03 9670 5436 or 1800 252 316.
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The Business Skills Program™ is a structured educational program that promotes innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and the use of IT, and reinforces career education and builds employability skills. The program operates Australia wide in metropolitan, regional, rural and remote locations and is aimed at Senior high school, Post compulsory and Tertiary Students. To find out more, or to register online, go to http://www.yaa.org.au/page/programs/business-skills-program-/.
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Young Entrepreneur Programs run by The Department of State and Regional Development encourage young people to pursue their innovative business ideas. The programs are targeted at various age groups from 14 up to 35. To find out more about the programs and services on offer to help get your business idea off the ground, go to www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au/smallbusiness/Government+Programs |
