asked the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, upon notice, on 22 June 2011:

(1) How many companies have received proof of concept funding from Commercialisation Australia since it was established.

(2) How is their progress measured and reported.

(3) How many applicants have applied for such funding.

(4) What happens to unsuccessful applicants.

(5) Are unsuccessful applicants helped in any way, for example, are they given tools or other mentoring to assist them develop.