Region. EOI in cluster funding

The Minister for Small Business, Peter Primrose, has called for expressions of interest for the first round funding of the Strategic Business Cluster program , targeting eligible small-to-medium enterprises. “New or existing groups can apply for three levels of financial support ranging from $5000 for business networks to $30,000 for established clusters in matched funding to help achieve a common business objective,” Mr Primrose said. In the last 12 months, the NSW Government has supported 26 networks and clusters across NSW, helping 2299 businesses to work together. Industries as diverse as clothing, aftermarket exhaust manufacturers, fashion designers, exporters to China and open-source software are examples of clusters supported under this program. EOI close on March 5, 2010.