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
The Innov8 Logan innovation hub launches this Friday. The hub provides a great example of a community coming together to form a virtual innovation hub. Defining an innovation hub People often picture a physical space when they think of an innovation hub. Our...
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...
Sep 6, 2018 | Build & Support
If you could make any difference in the world, what would it be? Prevent suicide in tradies? Bring families together? Increase efficiency and governance in not for profits? Provide access to specialised tutoring support for anyone? Improve farm yields in developing...
Aug 26, 2018 | Build & Support
What innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities exist for the 8.8 million Australians living in regional Australia? This was a challenge put forward by the 8point8 conference held in Wagga Wagga, NSW in August 2018. The 2-day conference focused on bringing together...
Jul 30, 2018 | Research & Measurement
“In a vibrant regional nation, regions would be engaged in the shift towards a knowledge-based economy, innovative models of service delivery would overcome some of the inherent inefficiencies and diseconomies in rural service provision, coordination between levels of...
Jul 26, 2018 | Ecosystem Mapping
A map of the Queensland innovation ecosystem was recently released, capturing a representation of spaces, institutions, and organisations involved in helping entrepreneurs build, grow, and scale. Caveats and descriptions Work in progress and missing logos As soon as...
