Milka Wenas holds qualifications in Chemical Engineering (Hons) and Business. She brings over 15 years of combined experience across government and innovation advisory roles, including assessing R&D Tax Incentive applications and examining Australian and international patent applications. This rare combination of expertise and experience provides insight into how innovation is evaluated from government funding, intellectual property and commercial perspectives.

Milka’s experience enables her to provide strategic, evidence-based guidance for R&D Tax Incentive claims and government grant applications, helping organisations strengthen the way they present their innovation.

Milka has worked with Australian companies across software, deep tech, manufacturing, renewable energy, engineering, and life sciences to:

• Identify suitable funding programs aligned with innovation and commercial goals

• Define and assess eligible activities and expenditure for the funding program

• Strengthen technical narratives and experimental evidence

• Improve documentation and compliance readiness

• Prepare for and respond to audit and review processes with confidence

• Align innovation strategy with appropriate funding pathways and long-term commercial outcomes

Her approach bridges technical depth, regulatory requirements, and commercial strategy, ensuring innovation is clearly articulated, well-supported, and positioned for funding success.