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

[Daniel Jitnah]

On 28/02/13 12:20, Kanchana Wickremasinghe wrote:
> Hi Paul,
>
> Great stuff. OpenStack is something we promote heavily.
>
> However do you think we could get funding or projects already started?
This would fail if it is a project already started or a component of 
one.   I think it has to be a standalone new project.

My understanding is that it also at best should satisfy the following 
situation: "Here is a *specific* unresolved situation requiring a 
specific solution (in our case presumably a software one) and we can 
develop that solution." ... I think the problem is not specific enough here.

I have not read through all the info available on the appropriate 
websites.  I'll see if I can do it in next day or so.. or someone else 
can do it?

Cheers
Daniel.
>
>> 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?
>> -- 
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Paul Moore - 0411 887 926 - pmoore at astute-systems.com 
>> <mailto:pmoore at astute-systems.com>
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>> On 28 February 2013 10:00, Kanchana Wickremasinghe 
>> <kanchanaw at senathltd.com <mailto: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
>>>     -------------------
>>>     OSIA Director
>>>
>>>
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>>     -- 
>>     Kanchana Wickremasinghe
>>     Director	
>>
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> -- 
> Kanchana Wickremasinghe
> Director	
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