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ABC Catapult
Catapult is the ABC Online's website about good ideas, invention and innovation.

ausinvent
ausinvent is the online Innovation Advisory Service helping innovators develop their bright ideas. Includes the latest innovation related news and events, access to free and subsidised innovation services, an online exhibition and more. ausinvent is an initiative of the NSW Department of State and Regional Development.

AusIndustry
AusIndustry is the Australian Government's business unit within the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR). AusIndustry provides a range of incentives for Australian businesses to invest, innovate and be internationally competitive. AusIndustry products cover a range of industry sectors and business needs.

Industry Development Centre (Hunter) Ltd (IDC)
A not-for-profit organisation specialising in innovation services assisting Australia’s inventors and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) evaluate, develop, protect and commercialise new ideas. Each year IDC provides assistance to over 1500 innovators from across Australia.

Innovation & Technology Australia
Assists innovators to develop new ideas from concept-to-commercialisation.

IP Australia
Federal Government agency responsible for granting rights in patents, trade marks and designs.

National Innovation Website
The objective of the National Innovation website is to raise awareness of the importance and benefits of innovation and entrepreneurship for all Australians. The website is maintained by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources, Australian Government.

Patent Search Australia
Patent Search Australia provides free links to various International patent search engines as well as professional patent search services.

Smart Start
Designed to introduce you to basic intellectual property (IP) concepts if you are starting or buying a business.

The New Inventors
ABC’s television series featuring new inventions, innovations and designs.

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
WIPO is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It is dedicated to developing a balanced and accessible international intellectual property (IP) system, which rewards creativity, stimulates innovation and contributes to economic development while safeguarding the public interest.