悉尼市政府助初创企业发展青云直上

悉尼市最高的商用大厦即将竣工，市政府正在为其中的经济适用创意发展空间承租权和经营理念公开招商，以助本土商业和科技型初创公司在业务拓展中更上一层楼。

位于悉尼市中心乔治街（George Street）180号的53层楼宇现正在紧密施工阶段，至2022年中旬竣工后，将成为本市最高的办公场所。

澳大利亚建筑企业联实集团（Lendlease）在乔治街和皮特街（Pitt Street）路段开发了崭新的商业区，其中这座高层建筑及周边区域的建设是由联实集团、中国平安不动产有限公司、日本三菱地所亚洲（Mitsubishi Estate Asia）三足鼎立共同投资建设的。

悉尼市政府与联实集团正在携手合作，在乔治街180号及其周边区域开展公共基础设施建设，设立如：商业创新发展空间、公共休闲广场、购物小巷、骑行枢纽、公众艺术展品等元素，并在原Jacksons on George餐厅旧址开设餐饮服务。

悉尼市政府将在楼中三层营造创新发展空间，特此招商，承租机构将负责经营和管理这三层的运作。该经济适用空间的承包期限为五年合同期，而后经市政府综合考量达成优秀者，有望再续签五年。

悉尼市市长Clover Moore认为在市中心提供经济适用的办公场所是本土自创企业能力拓展的关键。

她说：“诸多科技型自主创业者认为在市中心找到拥有实惠租价的办公场所可谓难上加难，这也是创业道路上要面对的最大挑战之一。”

“巩固悉尼作为澳大利亚知识经济的领军地位和国际之都的封号是我们工作的重点，只有通过构建、营造、维护创新文化才能达成这一目的。”

“因此，能在市中心为本土创业生态系统创造一处崭新的、经济的工作环境，让我们感到十分欣慰。此举可促进就业、推动悉尼的经济发展、拉近国际纽带，从而把本市打造成为更宜居、更适合工作、观光的胜地。”

招商申请须包含共享模式提案、运营计划、预期效果等内容。市政府会通过严格的评审准则对申请进行审核、筛选，以确保承包商的运营理念符合悉尼市政府的目标。

申请内容应对以下条目进行具体陈述：

以亚洲为中心，扶持本土初创企业涉足国际市场

管理共享办公空间的主题（如果相关）

通过衡量其社会效益显著程度对应所需租金补贴的额度

为自主创业者提供一定的租赁优惠

拟议在初创企业发展生态环境内搭建纽带、营造团体文化、创建伙伴关系、强化专业技能、知识、能力的计划和活动详情

在管理的空间内为自主创业群体举办活动、互动及其成效

注重对废物、用水、能源等方面的可持续性操作

在经营管理政策、计划及其可计量数据中明确表示出对社会包容性的承诺与投入

申请方可在线详阅意向书和附件信息，并通过悉尼市政府奖助金申请系统SmartyGrants在线申请。申请截止日期为2019年11月14日。

Businesses and tech startups can rise to the next level with the City of Sydney seeking expressions of interest for an operator to lease an affordable innovation space in Sydney’s soon-to-be tallest commercial skyscraper.

The 53-storey tower at 180 George Street is under construction and will be Sydney’s tallest office building when it is completed mid-2022.

Located within Lendlease’s broader precinct between George and Pitt Streets, the new precinct is a joint venture between Lendlease, China’s Ping An Real Estate and Japan’s Mitsubishi Estate Asia.

The City and Lendlease are working together to create new community infrastructure in the 180 George Street precinct including the business innovation space, a public plaza, retail laneways, bicycle hub, public art and a new hospitality venue on the site of the former Jacksons on George.

Applications are being sought from organisations to act as operator of a new City of Sydney business innovation space that will operate over three floors of the tower. The lease of the affordable space will run for five years, with a possibility of a further five-year extension.

Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the availability of affordable office space in the city is critical to the ability of startups to grow.

“Technology entrepreneurs tell us that the lack of affordable office space in the city is one of the biggest challenges they face,” Lord Mayor Clover Moore said.

“It is essential that Sydney maintains its status as Australia’s leading knowledge based economy and global city, and we can only do that by fostering and supporting a culture of innovation.

“We’re delighted to be able to offer our startup ecosystem a place in the heart of the city with our new affordable workspace, which will ultimately create more jobs, boost Sydney’s economy, strengthen global connections and make the city a more desirable place to live, work and visit.”

Applications must include a proposed operating model, program and outcomes. These will be assessed under strict guidelines to ensure they meet the City’s objectives.

Applications should detail:

support for startups to launch into global markets with a focus on Asia

a core theme and focus industries (if relevant) for the space

measurable community benefits in line with the rental subsidy requested

the average rental subsidy to be provided to startups

details of proposed programming and activities that build connection, community, partnerships, skills, knowledge and capability within a start-up ecosystem

activation of the event space and engagement and contribution to the local startup community 

sustainability focused practices such as waste, water and energy use

a commitment to social inclusion practices, including policy or programing, and measurable indicators.

Applicants can review the expressions of interest document and attachments and apply through the City’s online grants management system SmartyGrants. The EOI closes on 14 November 2019.