Research & Measurement

We build on the growing body of research and knowledge around entrepreneur support activity. This adds rigour to the work and allows as many as possible to benefit from the activities.

Roles and functions in innovation ecosystems

Roles and functions in innovation ecosystems

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...
What is a startup? In search of a Startup Status

What is a startup? In search of a Startup Status

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. ~...
A simple definition and measure for innovation

A simple definition and measure for innovation

You can’t throw a stick these days without hitting someone who will invent a better way of throwing sticks or redefine why we need sticks in the first place. Innovation is increasingly pervasive due to a range of converging factors, such as: The rapid rise of...