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INNOVIC is a leading provider of services to innovators, inventors, entrepreneurs and small to medium enterprises.  INNOVIC helps to turn new ideas into viable products and new businesses. We assist over 1,800 innovators with new ideas each year, and our seminars are attended by over 1,100 people annually.
Our services have helped clients to generate over $12.3 million each year in sales. Furthermore, by providing good, early stage assistance and planning INNOVIC’s clients save an estimated $13.1 million per year.

Background

INNOVIC is the brand name of the Victorian Innovation Centre Limited.  It is a not for profit organisation limited by guarantee.  INNOVIC was established in 1986 by the former Swinburne and Chisholm Institutes of Technology as part of a joint State and Federal Government initiative.
INNOVIC provides a range of professional services for innovators who are ready to take their ideas to the next stage. These activities are undertaken on a fee for service basis.


Key Objectives

INNOVIC’s key objectives are to help generate wealth and employment by:

Encouraging and supporting the development of an innovative culture.

  • Stimulating, promoting and supporting innovation initiatives.
  • Facilitating the development and commercialisation of viable new products, services and technologies.
  • Providing practical support and assistance to inventors, innovators and small to medium enterprises in the formative stages of idea development.
Promoting and Supporting Innovation

INNOVIC provides a range of professional and confidential services to:

  • Provide independent, practical advice and assistance.
  • Educate and develop innovation skills.
  • Fast track viable new ideas.
  • Support innovators as they progress through the commercialisation process.
  • Link innovators with patent attorneys, designers, prototypers, manufacturers and many other specialists.