Bendigo Inventor Awards

Applications NOW OPEN!

We are looking for the next exciting invention and innovative concept!

Over the last four years the Bendigo Inventor Awards has unearthed some amazing inventions and innovations. 

These nationally recognised awards provide more than "fame and glory" for the winners. By being involved and applying you get access to a program of events designed to help, guide, support and mentor you on your inventor or innovator journey.

Open to anyone in the world, it's the breadth of entrants' experience and creative backgrounds that continues to make the Awards so unique. Engineers, students, scientists, technicians, creative thinkers, entrepreneurs, companies - even backyard inventors and tinkerers - all compete on an even playing field. 

So you have an idea? What next?

FIRST 

SECOND

Either:

• Complete the online form (click here) OR;
• Download and complete a hard copy version (PDF 240KB). 

Send your completed form to: email Bendigo Inventor Awards , mail to PO Box 733, Bendigo, VICTORIA 3552) or drop it at the City of Greater Bendigo Offices at 195 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo

So get your thinking caps on now to be part of the 2013 Bendigo Inventor Awards. 

Information Session

- Thursday 6th June

"How to Win a Share of $30,000"

Topics for the session cover:

• What do judges look for?
• Increase your chances of becoming a finalist and possibly a winner?
• Do you find filling in application forms daunting - it's easy!
• Are your ideas in your head and you need help to get them down on paper?
• Not sure how to respond to criteria?
• Would you like to meet like-minded people who understand your challenges as an innovator?

For more information, please Click here

Give your idea the best chance it deserves!

By simply entering the Awards this year you will be kept "in the loop" with events and support available to inventors and innovators provided by the Bendigo Inventor Awards program;  we are hearing many stories about entrants who have not been finalists or winners yet have gone on to do great things after meeting people via the Awards.

Support Session

-  Thursday 25th July

Applications close

- Friday 9th August at 5pm

Exhibition and Awards Ceremony

- Friday 11th October

Could you be the 2013 Inventor of the Year?

What are the Bendigo Inventor Awards?

Vision

Bendigo - inspiring invention and innovation.

Mission

To identify, support and promote original ideas that will create employment and recognise Central Victoria as a centre for invention and innovation.

Bendigo has always been a hub for inventors and innovators. Our inspiring past includes inventions like the Chiko Roll and the Sunshine Harvester, and innovations such as community banks and Fernwood Womens Health Clubs. Some of Australia's most famous businesses were born in Bendigo - from Myer to Bendigo Bank and Leggo's pasta sauces. 

Since its inception, the Bendigo Inventors Awards have grown, in the number and type of entries, their geographical reach and community interest. Over 400 entries have been received in the last 3 years, with over 40% of these coming from outside the City of Greater Bendigo region and 5% from outside Victoria.

 Find out more about the past winners:

• 2010 winners
• 2011 winners
• 2012 winners

The intent of the Bendigo Inventor Awards is to encourage imagination through a competitive process that will identify, support and promote practical, original ideas that create employment and recognise Central Victorian as a centre of invention and innovation - "A Thinking City". Did you know?

Support Our Innovative Future - Sponsorship opportunities available now!

Interested in being part of our "Thinking City's bright and innovative future? 

Click here  for details to become part of these unique, forward thinking Awards!

Being a sponsor of the 2013 Bendigo Inventor Awards is a way for your business to say, "I believe in a bright and innovative future for our region, and I want to be a part of it ".

Testimonials

"Keech are leaders in innovation in our industry and we are enthusiastic about supporting invention by contributing to these Awards as a gold sponsor. In 2010 and 2011 we received fantastic exposure and feel our sponsorship was well spent." Herbert Hermens, CEO, Keech Australia - Sponsor

"It was a great success. Congratulations!" Neil Hamilton, Regional Manager, AusIndustry - Sponsor

"Receiving recognition with winning the 2010 Category of Established Invention for the region of Bendigo is a great step towards bigger and better things to come" - Luke Doran, Turboheat - Winner Established Category 2010.

Contact

If you have any queries please click below to submit your enquiry or contact the Economic Development Unit.

Bendigo Inventor Awards Staff
Economic Development Unit  
City of Greater Bendigo
T: + 61 3 5434 6241        
F: + 61 3 5434 6267
E: inventor@bendigo.vic.gov.au  
41 - 43 Myers St
PO Box 733
Bendigo, VIC 3552
Australia

Other resources

• Operation Next Gen - encouraging entrepreneurs in rural areas
• Inventors Association of Australia
• INNOVIC website

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