Client benefits
The AMRDC research concentration is unique to Australia. It
offers many benefits regardless of whether a
one-off test or full-scale research and development
commercialisation project is required.
Some of the benefits include:
- Access to the latest equipment, technology and facilities
- Results orientated independent testing, research and consultancy services
- Professional services
- History of accessing grant funds
- Tax concessions
- Skilled professionals
Access to the latest equipment, technology and facilities
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Access to the latest advances in testing procedures
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State-of -the-art computer and analytical equipment and technology
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Complete mechanical fabrication workshop able to undertake specialised test-rig and prototype construction
Results orientated independent testing, research and consultancy services
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As an independent research facility, our services provide high quality, unbiased results and are suitable as evidence for legal disputes
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Our reputation is for a focus dedicated to getting you accurate, timely results
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Plus, we provide a written report upon conclusion - guaranteed.
Professional services
The Centre can provide a full range of professional services from one off tests to full-scale research and development and commercialisation projects, for example
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Consultancy services - 'on-demand' and on an hourly basis.
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Testing services - from a one-off test to a complete or ongoing series of tests
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Contracted R&D - from minor design or assessment consultancy to full scale R&D projects from prototyping to commercialisation.
History of accessing grant funds
We have a successful history of accessing grant funds.
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Grant funding can significantly lower your R&D costs, in some cases as little as 14% of project costs!
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Success in accessing funding avenues depends on much more than just a good idea.
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we are aware of the full range of funding avenues available
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we have the experience and ability to write winning applications, and
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we offer the funding body significantly more confidence to fund the project.
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Peace-of -mind that comes from dealing with a professional and successful research entity.
Tax concessions
Threshold-free 125% tax concession for all eligible research and development expenditure
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AMRDC has federal government Recognised Research Agency (RRA) status. This means every dollar of your expenditure with AMRDC attracts the 125% taxation concession.
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The elimination of the $20,000 threshold that applies to you before you can claim the concession.
Skilled professionals
Increasing your capacity to undertake specialised projects can be as costly as it can be time consuming. AMRDC is a multidisciplinary research concentration offering extensive background and experience across a range of specialities. for further information, please consult individual staff websites or contact:
Associate Professor John Fielke
Director, AMRDC
Telephone: +61 8 8302 3119
E-Mail: john.fielke@unisa.edu.au