Ignite Program - Stream A - Innovation Partner Registration
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About this tender
The Ignite Program (the Program) is a Northern Territory Government initiative to support businesses to develop and commercialise innovative products and services and increase investment in Northern Territory start-ups. The Program helps startups fast-track their innovation activities by providing expert advice with Innovation Partners. Innovation Partner Eligibility Criteria An Innovation Partner is only eligible to participate in the Program if they: 1. are a legal entity that holds a valid Australian Business Number 2. have capacity to deliver professional advisory services to a Recipient 3. can demonstrate appropriate qualifications and previous experience in: advising early-stage innovators developing innovation commercialising innovative ideas. 4. can demonstrate a clear methodology to assist Recipients through problem framing, validation and pitching their innovation If you are interested and would like further information on the Program or details on becoming an Innovation Partner, please contact the Innovation Activation team on the details below. Contact Details Name: Innovation Activation Role: Department Phone: 0889997373 Email: Innovation.DTBAR@nt.gov.au
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