Centre to promote innovation and entrepreneurship


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A recent Fed Forum event at the Morwell Innovation Centre has highlighted the benefits of investing in innovation for Gippsland’s economy.

It was part of the Festival of Big Ideas, which ran from June 7-21 and was designed to empower young entrepreneurs, foster innovation, and support local businesses adapting to the changing regional economy.

The Morwell Innovation Centre's primary purpose is to welcome ideas and collaboration across all levels of education and training, higher level technology research and businesses interested in accessing the skills of all founding partners for commercial development.

The centre hosts a mix of private sector commercial tenants, industry project teams focussed on transitional or transformative projects, and university research teams.


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