IXC Intermediaries: Unlocking the commercial potential of micro- and nanotechnologies

摘要

The Australian Industry InnovationXchange Network (IXC) is the first-ever knowledge exchange to provide a secure, managed environment for the exchange of insights and opportunities between firms, universities and government agencies through the deployment of its unique Intermediary Service. The deployment of IXC Intermediaries within firms and public institutes allows members to share both strategic and R&D information without the risk of inappropriate disclosure of confidential information. With the support of the Australian and Victorian Governments, IXC has successfully established a world-first Life Sciences Cluster (an elite R&D/business development consortium) for companies and public organisations with converging interests in the life sciences domain. Within months of establishment in 2004, the IXC Life Sciences Cluster generated significant commercial outcomes for its members and IXC recently announced plans to establish consortia or clusters with converging interests in Medical Devices, Smart Buildings and Smart Manufacturing, including the use of new materials and ICT. Most recently, IXC announced the deployment of IXC Intermediaries into the USA and discussions have begun on the intention to deploy into Europe and China.