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17 January 2020
ICN to help NBN deliver 400 new manufacturing jobs
Industry Capability Network (ICN) welcomed the announcement by Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr that 400 new manufacturing jobs would be created in Australia as part of the National Broadband Network (NBN). Senator Carr made the announcement today following the signing of three NBN equipment contracts worth $1.6 billion.
1 May 2019
Making it easier for SME’s to get involved in Defence projects
The Industry Capability Network (ICN) Gateway has now been updated to include a taxonomy for the Defence sector. This is great news for companies wanting to be involved with Defence procurement contracts in Australia.
17 August 2018
Industry Capability Network in the Northern Territory (ICN NT) partners with procurement platform provider VendorPanel to deliver more opportunities for Territory SMEs
ICN NT and technology company VendorPanel have announced a new partnership to help drive local economic development in the Northern Territory. This is a strategic initiative between ICN in the Northern Territory and VendorPanel aimed at providing government, councils and enterprises with a reliable marketplace to gain competitive quotes from Territory businesses and SMEs that are registered with ICN.
4 May 2016
Budget a win for business and industry
Yesterday’s Budget has given small to medium enterprises (SMEs) benefits right now and also for the future, Industry Capability Network (ICN) Limited said.
26 April 2016
Submarine contract a significant boost for local industry
‘Today’s announcement that DCNS will build the country’s next fleet of submarines in Australia is an historic investment for the local ship building industry,’ says ICN Limited’s executive director, Derek Lark.
23 March 2016
Capability and viability – the foundation for small to medium business success
Industry Capability Network (ICN) has launched a new tool aimed at helping small and medium companies understand their own financial viability, using VedaScore, provided by data analytics company Veda.
19 September 2013
Welcome new Minister for Industry
Industry Capability Network (ICN) today welcomes the appointment of the Hon. Ian Macfarlane as Minister for Industry.
17 February 2013
ICN welcomes Australian Government’s new plan for Australian jobs
Industry Capability Network (ICN) Limited’s Chairman, David McLachlan, has welcomed Prime Minister Gillard’s announcement to boost Australian innovation, productivity and competitiveness with a $1 billion investment.
30 January 2013
Australia Day Honours for Industry Capability Network Limited Board Member
Industry Capability Network Limited’s (ICNL) Chairman, David McLachlan, today congratulated Bruce Griffiths on receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Australian Day Honours.
16 August 2012
Manufacturing taskforce plan
Industry Capability Network (ICN) Limited‘s Executive Director, Derek Lark, today welcomes Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s announcement of a new report that maps out a shared vision for the future of Australia’s manufacturing sector.