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A Director’s Perspective

directorIt was not until I was appointed to the Technology Park in late 2007 that I realised the magnificent contribution that the Park annually makes to the economic and social well being of Ballarat and regions. I was fascinated to learn that the UBTP:

  • Employs about 1350 persons
  • Contributes $106 million in household income (direct and flow on) to the regional economy each year
  • Contributes $350 million in economic outputs (direct and flow on) to the regional economy each year

Over the next two years the aim is to:

  • Increase ICT investment in the Park and the number of Park employees to 2000
  • Heighten the profile and image of the UBTP, nationally and internationally
  • Place an increased focus on strategic planning, particularly in relation to land acquisition and land use
  • Ensure greater collaboration between the University and the UBTP
  • Ensure greater collaboration between the UBTP and the State Government, the City of Ballarat and regional industry and community groups

The UBTP is an excellent example of what can be achieved through vision and hard work in relation to new and emerging technologies. The next phase of the Park’s growth and development will be an exciting and highly productive period.

Mal Vallance
Director – Business Development

 

Vision of the UBTP:

To be recognised nationally and internationally as Australia’s leading regional Technology Park, characterised by a diversity of ICT and related technologies, operating within a dynamic research and development culture.

Mission of the UBTP:

To provide an environment where business enterprise and innovation are valued, fostered and supported through the provision high quality facilities and amenities, access is provided to University and other relevant expertise and resources, and where innovation and enterprise unite.

Management of the UBTP aim to achieve the above through the pursuit of the following objectives:

  • The promotion and application of a strong ‘business incubation’ environment
  • The identification and attraction of businesses associated with new and emerging technologies
  • The involvement and engagement of the educational and research capability of UB with tenants of the UBTP
  • To be a ‘champion’ of economic development, with a focus on job creation and industry innovation
  • The facilitation of commercialization of Intellectual Property created by UB and its UBTP tenants
  • The professional and proactive marketing of the UBTP, nationally and internationally