Clive Davenport CEO of the Small Technologies Cluster (STC) located at Caribbean Park, Melbourne, Australia.         www.stc-melbourne.com.au

The STC is creating a world recognised centre of excellence in micro-nano-bio technology research, manufacturing and commercialization, through the clustering of accessible skills, technologies and capabilities.

Clive has extensive experience in the scientific industry from managing research programs, developing commercial products, establishing international markets, to taking start-up businesses to global success.  Prior to the STC, he was the CEO of the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for microTechnology (2000-2006) a collaborative research initiative between industry, research and government focused on creating a new skilled workforce, significant spin-off businesses and commercial outcomes in small scale technologies. The CRC funded over 60 PhD scholarships and sponsored the creation of 4 new Masters degree courses in MEMS, MST and VLSI design.

Clive continues to exploit the CRC's research outcomes through MNT Innovations in the role of Managing Director and is currently a director of 5 companies that have evolved out of the micro, nano, bio technology field. He serves on many committees and advisory groups associated with business development and new generation industry such as the Prime Ministers Science Engineering and Innovation Council (PMSEIC) Working Group in Sports Science and Technology, as a founding member of the Australian Synchrotron and as a chair of a Science Industry Action Agenda Working Group.