Program Status: The Innovation Investment Fund (IIF) program is open for applications.
Applications for IIF Round 3 Tranche 4 close 7:00pm local time 2 July 2012. Application is by electronic SmartForm available after a One-on-One meeting.
Interested parties are encouraged to attend an Information Seminar. The two hour Information Seminars present:
- An overview of the IIF program
- The IIF merit criteria
- The IIF assessment process
- The IIF application SmartForm.
Immediately following each Information Seminar, AusIndustry staff will be available for a limited number of half hour One-on-One meetings to discuss commercial-in-confidence issues with potential applicants.
To register for a One-on-One meeting, please email IIF3@innovation.gov.au. Registration for the One-on-One meetings will close prior to each Information Seminar. Places are limited.
If there are any changes to the details below they will be updated on this page.
| City |
Dates |
Time |
Address |
| Canberra |
Wednesday 8 February 2012 |
9:00am - 11:00am |
Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research,
Industry House
10 Binara Street
Ground Floor
G.021 |
| Perth |
Monday 13 February 2012 |
9:00am - 11:00am |
AusIndustry WA State Office,
Level 25
44 St Georges Terrace
Perth |
| Adelaide |
Tuesday 14 February 2012 |
9:00am - 11:00am |
AusIndustry SA State Office,
Level 11, Terrace Towers
178 North Terrace
Adelaide |
| Sydney |
Thursday 16 February 2012 |
9:00am - 11:00am |
AusIndustry NSW State Office,
Level 5
341 George Street
Sydney |
| Brisbane |
Wednesday 22 February 2012 |
9:00am - 11:00am |
AusIndustry QLD State Office,
Level 12
100 Creek Street
Brisbane |
| Sydney |
Thursday 23 February 2012 |
9:00am - 11:00am |
AusIndustry NSW State Office,
Level 5
341 George Street
Sydney |
| Melbourne |
Monday 27 February 2012 |
9:00am - 11:00am |
AusIndustry VIC State Office,
Level 5
111 Bourke Street
Melbourne |
| Melbourne |
Tuesday 28 February 2012 |
9:00am - 11:00am |
AusIndustry VIC State Office,
Level 5
111 Bourke Street
Melbourne |
| Melbourne |
Monday 19 March 2012 |
9:00am - 11:00am |
AusIndustry VIC State Office,
Level 5
111 Bourke Street
Melbourne |
| Sydney |
Wednesday 21 March 2012 |
9:00am - 11:00am |
AusIndustry NSW State Office,
Level 5
341 George Street
Sydney |
Information Seminars and One-on-One meetings may be held at selected overseas cities. Further details will be available here when confirmed.
Please note: The IIF program does not invest directly in ventures. If you are seeking finance, please refer to the IIF fund managers contact list.
Description: The IIF program is a venture capital program that supports new innovation funds and fund managers with expertise in early-stage venture capital investing. It co-invests with private sector investors in venture capital funds to grow early-stage companies to commercialise the outcomes of Australia's strong research capability.
Key Documents: Potential applicants should review the following documents:
Provision of Due Diligence Services: Suitably qualified organisations are invited to submit a tender for technical due diligence services for IIF Round 3 Tranche 4 in 2012.
Tenders must be lodged electronically using AusTender. All documentation and instructions for lodging an application are available on AusTender.
Tenders close on Friday 30 March 2012 3:00 pm (ACT Local time).
Contact: Should you have questions about IIF, please email the IIF team at IIF3@innovation.gov.au or call the AusIndustry Hotline on 13 28 46.