MoU engergises Tonsley’s eco-friendly innovators
Flinders University’s new Tonsley precinct’s “clean and green” credentials have been boosted by a Memorandum of Understanding between Flinders, the South Australian Government and a leading US clean tech organisation.
The MoU, which promotes cooperation between SA’s clean technology innovators and like-minded businesses in the United States, provides a framework to help Tonsley’s clean technology entrepreneurs, such as those in Flinders’ New Venture Institute, commercialise their ventures and take them to a global customer network.
It will also open up opportunities for research promotion, education partnerships and information sharing.
Matt Salier, Director of the New Venture Institute (NVI) at Flinders, said the MoU gave Flinders the opportunity to work with both the State Government and Prospect Silicon Valley on innovative clean tech solutions
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“South Australia is well placed to take a leading role in the clean technology sector,” said Mr Salier.
“The MoU will enhance the offerings at the university’s Tonsley innovation precinct and reflects our commitment to provide opportunities for business and our brightest academics to create the industries of the future.”
The Tonsley facility, which celebrates its official opening today (Tuesday 10 March) , is home to the NVI, as well as the University’s School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics, Flinders Partners, the Centre for Nanoscale Science and Technology and the Medical Device Research Institute.
Housing more than 150 staff and 2,000 students, Flinders at Tonsley promotes collaboration by its students and researchers with on-site businesses and industries in areas such as engineering, medical devices and nanoscale technologies.
