Mar 2, 2019 | Research & Measurement
“We call for rediscovering the role of places in incubating innovation to drive Australia’s knowledge economy.” Regions across Australia are looking at how to best adapt and thrive to market changes. The challenge is complex and different apply for each region. Part...
Feb 20, 2019 | Ecosystem Mapping
The ultimate intellectual property – the one that really replaces land, labour, and capital as the most valuable economic resource – is the human creative faculty. – Richard Florida, The Rise of the Creative Class The relationship between the...
Feb 12, 2019 | Research & Measurement
Entrepreneur research is needed now more than ever. The impact of innovation policy may not be seen for years, long after short term election cycles. The success of entrepreneur programs and platforms can seem to be measured by presentation, personality and hashtags...
Jan 29, 2019 | Research & Measurement
Who does what to support entrepreneurs in an innovation ecosystem? Do they do it well? How does it change between regions? While there is increasing awareness about the concept of innovation ecosystems, there remains uncertainty about who does what to support...
Jan 14, 2019 | Research & Measurement
Why are some communities better at supporting entrepreneurs than others? Are some communities just destined to become entrepreneur hot spots, or are there changes a community can make to better support entrepreneurs? And who plays a role in making these changes? There...
Dec 28, 2018 | Build & Support
I recently toured regional innovation ecosystems in Queensland to better understand how entrepreneurs can be supported in regions. As we pause for the end of year, I take the opportunity to capture a few personal reflections before heading into 2019. Genchi...
Dec 19, 2018 | Ecosystem Mapping
A next iteration of the Australian Innovation Ecosystem map is available. The map identifies “organisations that are relevant to those who support early stage entrepreneurs with high growth potential”. The scope is significant, and this article outlines...
Sep 19, 2018 | Build & Support
New innovation hubs are popping up across Australia, and local governments are getting involved. In some cases they support existing hubs in their regions. In other cases local governments fund the hubs outright, with examples in Queensland, Australia being Ipswich...
Sep 13, 2018 | Research & Measurement
There is no current centralised definition of a ‘startup’ in Australia. Competing definitions exist across existing programs, requiring startups to requalify for each scheme. As startup-focused programs proliferate, this regulatory burden is likely to increase. ~...
Sep 10, 2018 | Build & Support
How are our entrepreneurs and innovators best supported across Australia? What are some of the unique opportunities and challenges experienced by entrepreneurs in major city centres, rural regions, and remote communities? And who is involved and doing it well, from...
