Clean Technology Focus for Supply Chains

Country	Australia
Year Implemented	2011
Policy Status	In force
Date Promulgated	10-07-2011
Date Effective	10-07-2011
Agency	•Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
Funding	AUD 5 million over four years
Further Information	•www.innovation.gov.au/Industry/CleanEnergyFuture/Pages/CleanTechnologyFocusforSupplyChains.aspx
Related Policies	Clean Energy Future Clean Energy Initiative Clean Technology Innovation Program
Stated Objective	•Advancing Industrial Competitiveness •Commercial Viability
Policy Type	•Education and Outreach   •Advice/Aid in Implementation   •Best Practice Guide   •Consultation   •Information Dissemination   •Promotion
Policy Target	•Multiple Renewable Energy Sources
Policy Sector	•Multi-sectoral Policy
Description	The Clean Technology Focus for Supply Chains programme will enhance the clean technology aspects of existing business development and facilitation programmes. The programME will: Enhance the role of Supplier Advocates for the clean technologies, water, and built environment sectors appointed under the Supplier Advocate programme. Furthermore, the programme will support strategies for industry development activities that enhance Australian industry involvement in the supply of goods and services for energy efficiency solutions; and Enhance Enterprise Connect services to these sectors. This initiative will complement the business advisory services provided by Enterprise Connect, and the activities of the state-based Industry Capability Network, which has appointed specialists for the clean technologies and water sectors to link Australian companies to supply opportunities.
URL	www.innovation.gov.au/Industry/CleanEnergyFuture/Pages/CleanTechnologyFocusforSupplyChains.aspx