[Osia-members] OSIA Members may consider: Vic GOV Digital Future Funding

[Paul Moore]

Hi Daniel, Kanchana,

I'm working on automated Open Source Cloud with RedHat and Folsom, if
that's helpful.
I figure it's got a bit of potential to generate a lot of efficiencies and
flexibility for Victorian businesses if implemented correctly.

Thoughts anyone?
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On 28 February 2013 10:00, Kanchana Wickremasinghe
<kanchanaw at senathltd.com>wrote:

>  Hi Daniel,
>
> Yes, good be a great idea. Any particular project members have in mind?
>
> Hello Members based in Victoria,
>
> I attended  meeting a Head of Clusters Meeting yesterday - hosted by the
> Vic Department of Business and Innovation.
>
> The following grant were brought to attention and may interest Members.  First
> stage application closing date is 7 March and is an initial EOI process.
> See:
>
>
> http://www.business.vic.gov.au/industries/information-and-communication-technology/programs/digital-futures-fund
>
> This targets demand/solution driven projects as opposed to product
> driven.  ie: here is a specific problem and we can develop a software
> solution for it .. as opposed to:  here is a software project idea/concept
> and we want to develop and market it.
>
> In my opinion this may advantage Open Source projects, because it
> emphasises a solution rather than a product and IP issues etc.
>
> Note also the requirements among others which were emphasised:
>
> 1. has to have 3 partners
> 2. One of them has to be from a specific list : Education (TAFE or UNI),
> Industry Organisation (OSIA would qualify as one), etc. (see link above for
> full list)
> 3. Partners must contribute at least 25% of funding
>
> The grant value is $50,000 to $500,000.
>
> Please note this only came to my attention yesterday. OSIA's involvement
> as a partner in its capacity of Industry Organisation has *not* been
> discussed by the Board.  However in my opinion am sure the Board will
> positively welcome discussion on this if a Member wishes to contact me or
> another Board Member directly.
>
> Cheers
> Daniel
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>
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> Kanchana Wickremasinghe
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