McGowan Government invests $1.2 million over four years to establish the State's first Creative Technology Innovation Hub in Bunbury

The WA Creative Technology Innovation Hub (WACTIH) will contribute towards a future WA and its regions by harnessing creative digital industries
WACTIH is funded through $16.7 million New Industries Fund

Support for regional creative enterprises is set to receive a boost, with the State Government investing $1.2 million over four years to establish the State's first Creative Technology Innovation Hub in Bunbury.

The WA Creative Technology Innovation Hub (WACTIH) was announced today by Innovation and ICT Minister Stephen Dawson in Bunbury, and will operate in collaboration with the State Government, Edith Cowan University, City of Bunbury and industry to stimulate and grow Western Australia's emerging creative and immersive technology industry.

The hub will assist in growing a future ready workforce, entrepreneurs, start-ups and innovators in WA and its regions. The hub will focus on creative digital industries including gaming, experiential and immersive technology, software development, product design, advertising, film and media.

The WACTIH will help businesses and creative enterprises grow by linking research, entrepreneurship and education in the use of digital and immersive technologies.

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Source: Media Statement, Government of Western Australia 2022
Photo (from left to right): Prof Cobie Rudd, Minister Stephen Dawson and Member for Bunbury Don Punch MLA.
Photo Credit: Startup News