Precincts
There are five recognised innovation precincts located throughout Adelaide which combine research with commercial activities. These form the hubs of strategic technology activity fostered in the Government's Constellation SA strategy (a 10 year vision for Science and Technology).
Thebarton Bioscience Precinct
The Thebarton Bioscience Precinct is home to one of the largest clusters of commercial medical bioscience companies in Australia. The Precinct area is 7.0 ha and is situated just 3km from the central business district of Adelaide, and 4km to Adelaide International Airport. It forms part of a 12.0 ha bioscience and advanced technology hub in collaboration with the adjacent University of Adelaide Research Park. Stage 1 of the Precinct, comprising 2.2 hectares was previously developed by the South Australian State Government and currently accommodates Bionomics Ltd, Hospira Adelaide Pty Ltd, Novozymes GroPep Ltd, TGR Biosciences Pty Ltd, Primegro Pty Ltd, Idexx Laboratories Pty Ltd, and Thermo Fisher Scientific Ltd in four purpose built facilities with building space of approximately 11,200 sqm (120,000 sq ft). Stage 2 of the development is managed by Bio Innovation SA and offers land for development by companies in the bioscience industry. The opportunity allows for 25,000 sqm (270,000 sq ft) of new facilities to be established for new bioscience companies. The first building project was commenced in April 2007 and will provide Australia’s first dedicated bioscience business incubator. For further information on the Thebarton Bioscience Precinct, including availability of land, please contact Ann Nelson, Director Biotechnology Infrastructure at ann.nelson@bioinnovationsa.com.au. |
Novozymes Gropep Ltd at the Thebarton Bioscience Precinct |
Waite Precinct
South Australia has an international reputation in agricultural research, particularly in plant, environmental and veterinary science. Much of the State’s plant research is undertaken at The Waite, a campus of the University of Adelaide, which is located on 216 hectares just 10 minutes from the Adelaide CBD. The Waite is a world-class research and education centre for plant biosciences, viticulture and land and water management and is home to more than 1000 staff and students. The Waite hosts many leading research and development organisations benefiting from working collaboratively at the one centre. These include:
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The South Australian Research Development Institute (SARDI) |
These co-located plant and environmental research institutes form the largest concentration of expertise in the southern hemisphere with a research expenditure of A$100 million per year. Referred to as ‘The Waite Partners’, these organisations are actively seeking partnerships in the research, development and commercialisation of plant biosciences. Roseworthy, which is located 45 minutes north of Adelaide, is home to research groups specialising in animal reproductive science and plant breeding. It combines excellent R&D facilities and a working farm on 1,600 hectares to create a valuable research resource. Organisations located at or near Roseworthy and in the Barossa include:
For further information contact Neil Finlayson, Business Development Director at neil.finlayson@bioinnovationsa.com.au. |
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Florey Precinct
Located in the CBD of Adelaide, the Florey Precinct is recognised for its life and medical sciences research. It is an intensive concentration of health R&D capabilities in the areas of biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, immunology and physiology – a research cluster renowned for discoveries in human reproductive medicine. The various institutions located here include:
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The Hanson Institute, Adelaide, South Australia |
Mawson Precinct
The Mawson Precinct is a high-tech commercial, research and teaching hub and is recognised for excellence in ICT, defence and biomaterials. The University of South Australia’s science and technology campus is located in the Mawson Precinct
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Ian Wark Research Institute
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ITEK Pty Ltd
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IWRI Bio-Interface Technology Facility
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University of South Australia
Flinders Precinct
Located in Adelaide’s southern suburbs, the Flinders Precinct is recognised for its biotechnology, marine and related research activities. The Flinders University, Flinders Medical Centre and Flinders Science Park integrate their medical research
capabilities with the southern region health care facilities to create collaboration opportunities.
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Adelaide SA 5000
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FLINDERS IN THE CITY
Date: Thursday, 29 April 2010
Time: Presentations from 5.30pm followed by networking to 8.30pm
Venue: 182 Victoria Square, Adelaide. (Old Reserve Bank Building)
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1-4 July 2010 - The University of Adelaide (read more...)
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