Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0775467

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

Next-Generation Optical Broadband Access for Rural and Regional Areas. Broadband services in less densely populated areas are a high priority for the Australian government as shown by the $1.1 billion 'Broadband Connect' program. Current commercial broadband access in less densely populated areas is both limited and expensive. Both CUBIN and NEC are committed to developing solutions that enable truly broadband services. NEC Australia's large research and development capability is unique and it, together with CUBIN, will convert this research into national benefits including: -Creating new knowledge and innovation -Attracting foreign investment and promoting exports -Training high quality post-doctoral researchers and postgraduate students -Supporting job creation and retaining talented people in Australia

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2007

End Date: 31-12-2010

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $320,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council