The Scitech Technology Directory provides a comprehensive guide to all Federal and State government technology, innovation and industry assistance programs. It includes details of the new R&D tax incentive, industry R&D, trade and investment programs, communications and multimedia initiatives, and medical, energy, rural, environment and university research programs and grants.

The Directory has been exclusively updated to include the recent numerous changes to Federal and State government programs, departments and personnel. It contains the latest details of Commonwealth initiatives, including the Commercialising Emerging Technologies Scheme (COMET), the Innovation Investment Fund program (IIF), R&D START scheme, Technology Diffusion Program and Invest Australia.

Details are provided of major programs administered by the Australian Greenhouse Office and the Natural Heritage Trust, as well as international R&D programs and assistance measures for the pharmaceutical, information technology, automotive and textile industries. Changes taking place to higher education and medical research funding programs are fully documented. The Directory also includes comprehensive details of innovation and business support schemes run by each State and Territory government.

Other sections cover venture and development capital companies, government research and technology agencies and centers, trade and investment initiatives, technology parks, tertiary institute consulting companies, technology support organisations, industry research institutions and professional associations.

The Directory is extensively indexed and each entry has full contact details: names, phone and fax numbers, email addresses and web sites.