Department of State Development

📢 SA manufacturers 📢 Harness this significant opportunity to boost your competitiveness, resilience and sustainability. The Manufacturing Adoption Program (MTAP) helps small/medium enterprises apply for matched funding to adopt advanced technologies to accelerate business growth. ✅ develop new or enhanced products ✅ enter new markets ✅ increase the productivity and competitiveness of your business. Apply before Friday 28 February 2025: https://ow.ly/Gu1O50UpBIP

The Government of South Australia is this week leading a business mission to Singapore to encourage #investment in SA property developments - including new homes to be built under the state government's Housing Roadmap. 🌏📈 The four-day mission, which includes South Australian business and government leaders, will incorporate meetings with more than 20 #property and #infrastructure investors. 🏘️ The trip will focus on a once-in-a-generation pipeline of projects slated for development under the $2B Housing Roadmap which is gaining global interest, including from Singaporean investors with a long history of supporting South Australian commercial and residential development. The business mission will also take in high-level investment and #trade meetings with leading #GreenEnergy, #Hydrogen, #Wine and #Seafood industry representatives as well as senior Singapore Government ministers. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gpM-VezV 📸: South Australia Club networking event, Singapore Chris Wood | Taliessin Reaburn | Tim White | Natalya Ann Thora Twohill | Martin K Haese | Zac McCrindle | Thomas Herraman | Bodhi Edwards | Chris Menz | Bruce Djite | Angela Pangallo | Lucas M. | Jacqueline Schiller 

South Australia leads the nation in apprenticeship commencements and retention 👷♀️📈 Latest data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) shows the percentage increase of South Australians commencing apprenticeships is the highest in the country. Not only that, our state recorded the largest percentage decrease in cancellations or withdrawals in the nation for the 2023-24 financial year - down 26.6%. Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/UnIz50UtRl7

The next round of the Critical Technologies Challenge Program (CTCP) is here! The Australian Government is backing quantum innovators to tackle 4 of our biggest challenges. Each grant application can seek up to $5.5 million in funding across 2 stages of the CTCP. This is your chance to shape the future of quantum technology in Australia. The challenges: 1️⃣ Improve biosecurity outcomes by enhancing the detection of invasive pests or diseases, and cargo inspection processes. 2️⃣ Improve life expectancy, health outcomes and access to health technology for First Nations peoples. 3️⃣ Optimise transport routes, logistics and supply chain operations. 4️⃣ Optimise the performance, sustainability, and security of energy networks. Ready to take on a challenge? Read the guidelines now 👉🏼 http://spklr.io/6046Il4Q Applications will open in January 2025 To be eligible you need to form a consortium. This can include businesses, SMEs, researchers, industry and international partners. So now is the time to start reaching out to your network. #CriticalTechChallengeProgram #QuantumTechnology #AusQuantum #AusTech #CriticalTechnology #quantum #innovation #research

📣 The ASEAN-Australia Centre’s inaugural $1.1M grants program is now open for applications. South Australian companies in the business, education, cultural and community sectors are invited to apply for funding to support initiatives that strengthen Australia’s connections with Southeast Asia. 🤝 Find out more and apply 👉 https://ow.ly/s2f350Uh8PH Applications close Friday 10 January 2025

Korean wine enthusiasts tap into South Australia's top drops 🍷🤩 The Department of State Development’s Korea in-market and SA teams were delighted to partner with TapShopBar - one of Korea’s most popular wine retailers and bars - to deliver a premium South Australian wine retail promotion. Held across 4 TapShopBar locations (DongDaeMoon, CheonGye, DoSan, and Yeouido), the month-long showcase featured 10 SA wine brands and 7 Korean importers, with 16 dedicated taps exclusively pouring South Australian wines for tastings. Consumers enjoyed a curated food and South Australian wine pairing menu designed by TapShopBar experts, and a talk concert hosted by wine columnist Jin-won Yang and sommelier JungIn Lee, blending engaging stories, discussions, and SA wine insights. Along with overwhelmingly positive in-market feedback, the promotion translated into impressive sales for our South Australian wine producers: 🍾 1,952 bottles sold 📈 Achieving KRW 69,979,887 in sales (approx. AU$76.9k) The immersive month-long campaign gave Korean customers, wine influencers, and media the chance to experience the very best of South Australian wine. We'll raise a glass to that! Learn how our in-market experts can connect your business with opportunities in Korea: https://ow.ly/uzhJ50Urvem Myungjin (MJ) Kim | Sally Townsend | Ann Nguyen | Zac McCrindle | Marianne Duluk | Ann-Marie Battista | Taliessin Reaburn

Last month we were delighted to welcome Emily Xu, our Senior Wine Export Adviser based in Shanghai to South Australia for the first time. 👋 🍷 Ahead of our China inbound wine immersion famil, Ms. Xu and representatives from DSD's International team and PIRSA had the opportunity to connect with Assoc. Professor Paul Grbin, Head Winemaker and Dr David JAUD, Senior Lecturer in Marketing and Wine Business, from University of Adelaide. The meeting provided a key opportunity to discover more about the wine making courses and wine business programs offered by the University of Adelaide to the China market, with the team also undertaking a tour of the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine at the University's Waite Campus, Urrbrae. A warm thank you to Assoc Prof Paul Grbin and Dr David Jaud for the insightful educational tour and engaging presentations. Learn more about our Wine Exporters China Re- Engagement Support Program: https://lnkd.in/g8BrCRg2 许维维 EmilyXu | Gilliane T. | Paul Grbin | David JAUD | Armando Maria Corsi | Caitlin Davies | Chris Ford

A fond flashback to ProWine Mumbai 2024 🤩🍷 South Australian wines were in the global spotlight at the international wine and spirits trade fair, with our department hosting a masterclass presented by leading wine industry influencer Nikhil Agarwal of All Things Nice. Presented to more than 60 highly engaged audience of Indian sommeliers, retailers, and wine enthusiast, the masterclass divulged expert insights into South Australia’s key #wine regions and distinct styles. Check out some of our favourite highlights below 👀 Learn about support available for South Australian wine exporters 👉https://lnkd.in/gK7rqYGn #SouthAustralia #SouthAustralianWine Kamran Khan | Priya Pankaj | Sonya Madramootoo | Marianne Duluk | Ann-Marie Battista | Eleanor Champion

Touching down in South Australia: China Southern Airlines flights Guangzhou > ADL ✈️🙌 One of the largest airlines in #China, China Southern has recommenced its service between Guangzhou and Adelaide today, reconnecting our state to a key #trade partner. Prior to the pandemic, China Southern flew between Adelaide and Guangzhou three times a week, and will now reinstate flights during the peak summer period, each Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The route will provide important freight pathways for our state's premium food exporters, reconnecting South Australia to the Chinese market. Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/AiW850UpytB