Minister mulls $1.6bn research commercialisation leaders


Joseph Brookes
Senior Reporter

The leader of Australia’s $1.6 billion university research commercialisation tilt will be revealed within weeks, along with a board tasked with formulating a five-year strategy and investment plan.

Education minister Jason Clare is finalising the appointment of a chair and advisory board for Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) program after receiving recommendations from his department.

It comes as Industry minister Ed Husic also finalises the leadership of the National Reconstruction Fund, which will guide the AEA with seven national priority areas like renewables technologies, defence and value-add in the resources sector.

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