Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher today announced that applications are now open for the 2013 Victoria Prize for Science and Innovation and the Victoria Fellowships.

Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher today announced a new program to connect Victorian science and technology companies with their counterparts in Israel to develop innovative R&D projects.

Minister for Innovation Services and Small Business Louise Asher announced last night at a small business forum convened by Member for Burwood Graham Watt, that applications for funding under Round Two of the Victorian Coalition Government’s Streetlife program are now open.

The Victorian Coalition Government is investing $50.4 million to sustain business development and ensure that more businesses are moving into international markets.

The Victorian Coalition Government has allocated $29.8 million for innovation as part of the 2013-14 Victorian State Budget, Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher announced today.

Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher today invited Victorians to celebrate one of the world’s largest and most vibrant film industries, at this year’s Indian Film Festival of Melbourne being held from 3-22 May.

The Victorian Coalition Government has announced that the iconic Federation Square will undergo an $11.7 million upgrade in a key announcement for the 2013-14 State Budget.

The Office of the Victorian Small Business Commissioner today marked 10 years of providing a quick and low cost dispute resolution service for businesses across the state.

Design Matters, a public celebration of Victoria design excellence, as well as a new international market development program for local designers, were both officially launched this evening by Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher.

Victoria’s vibrant retail sector has received a strong vote of confidence with Hollister, a leading label of the global clothing brand Abercrombie & Fitch, to open its flagship Australian store at Westfield Doncaster today.

Ten Victorian companies have been awarded Business Research and Development (R&D) vouchers worth up to $25,000 each to undertake innovative research and development as part of the Victorian Coalition Government’s $5 million Innovation Voucher Program.

Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher today announced that the Victorian Coalition Government is reducing the administrative burden for medical research institutes, making it easier to access much needed financial assistance.

Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher today announced that the powerhouse of Indian cinema, Amitabh Bachchan, will join Festival Ambassador, Vidya Balan, and other Indian film stars for this year’s Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.

Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher today reminded Victorian businesses and households that daylight saving ends this Sunday 7 April 2013.

Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher today announced that the Design Foundation will deliver the Victorian Coalition Government’s Public Design Program in 2013, after successfully winning a competitive tender process.

Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher today announced that ten aspiring screen practitioners from a range of Victorian schools will get first-hand experience filmmaking, thanks to a Victorian Coalition Government initiative.

Victorian-owned company Ecotech has signed a major joint venture agreement to monitor air quality in India with Uniphos Envirotronic, part of the United Phosphorous Group of companies, which is the largest manufacturer of gas detection instruments in India.

Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher has announced that 32 local Councils and Traders Associations will be offered grants under Round One of the Victorian Coalition Government’s $6 million four-year Streetlife program.

The Victorian Coalition Government today welcomed the opening night of the 17^th L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival, an annual celebration of Australian fashion, design and creative endeavour.