Build & Support
We build capability and capacity in those who support entrepreneurs by developing frameworks and plans for local programs, sharing stories, and equipping leaders with the models and frameworks to be sustainable. This can be hands-on engagement to determine feasibility in the early-days of a regional innovation hub to facilitating workshops and hackathons in an established community.
Reflections from a tour of regional Queensland innovation ecosystems
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...
The case for local government involvement in innovation hubs
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...
Australian tour of innovation ecosystems, 2018-2019
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...
An innovation hub is more than a space – the example of Innov8 Logan
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...
What difference could you make? Impact Academy inspiration
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...
8point8: A conference on entrepreneurship for 8.8 million Australians in the regions
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...
Fire Station 101: The first 18 months of an innovation hub
It has been 18 months since the launch of Fire Station 101, Ipswich City Council’s innovation hub. As the hub prepares to transition to its next stage of growth, I capture some insights and outcomes from my personal perspective as the inaugural Community Manager....
The Generator: Creating Bundaberg entrepreneur success
The Generator innovation hub in Bundaberg, Qld is a vibrant community of passionate leaders focused on delivering economic outcomes in their region and beyond. I had the fortune of spending a day with community manager and founder Eleanor Carey to see what made the...
