My Handbook of Innovation Ecosystems is out! This comprehensive resource explores how these systems work and flourish, with emphasis on their relationship to industrial strategy. Aimed at business strategists, innovation practitioners and policymakers. :

Economists must take seriously the transformative implications of AI for the economy: -economic growth -science and innovation -inequality -concentration of power -geo-economics -information and knowledge flows -catastrophic risk -new measures of well-being and -transition

RMIT’s Enabling Impact Platforms (EIPs) connect researchers, industry, and government to accelerate research translation. EIPs act as system integrators—breaking down silos, seeding collaborations, and aligning research with outcomes: https://t.co/nTWInIABa2 #Impact #Integration

RMIT’s Enabling Impact Platforms (EIPs) connect researchers, industry, and government to accelerate research translation. EIPs act as system integrators—breaking down silos, seeding collaborations, and aligning research with outcomes: https://t.co/nTWInIABa2 #Impact #Integration

“More than any other place on earth, we have most to gain from a low-carbon global economy thanks to our vast solar & wind resources, mineral wealth, proximity to growing markets & strategic partnerships” @ayrestim @JMIPublicPolicy https://t.co/sdmsxbxCe7 @AlboMP @OECDinnovation

Australia tracks productivity & R&D, yet lacks data on business investment in skills. Innovation won’t come from subsidies alone—employers must fund training in AI, Quantum, and workforce development: https://t.co/nOGcCdccfP #Innovation #AI #Quantum #Productivity #DigitalSkills

Universities aren’t businesses ... but it’s complicated. They compete for students, run companies, invest in property, yet serve a public mission. This article calls for clearer reporting of public benefit and commercial activities https://t.co/6zqCFaC3TF #UniversityFinance

Australian universities face impossible choice: maintain academic excellence or meet corporate financial targets. When cross-subsidies between disciplines are seen as "inefficiencies," we lose intellectual diversity: https://t.co/vxm39d8X3u #CorporateValues #UniversityReform

Exploring what makes innovation districts thrive: relationships and capabilities over buildings. Discover how Australian policymakers can benefit from global insights while steering clear of common pitfalls. More details here: https://t.co/qLhLjf6jqy #Innovation #Policy

Australia’s search for an industrial policy has been long and contested. Centralised models drawn from unitary states do not fit the realities of a vast federation with diverse regional economies. The way forward is mission-oriented and place-based:

Australian universities collaborate more with international companies than local ones. The problem isn't university outreach: it's "absorptive capacity." Many Australian firms lack the ability to see and apply research findings. https://t.co/rXylNaVF8t #R&D #Australia #Innovation

Why do innovation ecosystems often remain dormant despite perfect "wiring"? The gap between having contacts and genuine collaboration is vast. Activation requires problem-focused interaction, trust-building, and aligned incentives—not just proximity.

Sydney boasts fantastic resources but remains disjointed in its urban innovation ecosystem. To play on the global stage, Sydney must move from asset aggregation to system integration, and embed collaborative governance: https://t.co/vUr04bpTvg #SydneyInnovation #UrbanEcosystem

Research analysing 26,000+ startups globally reveals founder personalities predict success with 82.5% accuracy. This suggests moving beyond programs that support individual entrepreneurs to supporting personality-diverse founding teams: https://t.co/lOiMPExKHI #StartupSuccess

Can Australia learn from a German city of 100k people? Kaiserslautern’s transformation via Fraunhofer Institutes shows we can. It’s not about size—it’s about strategy.#SovereignCapability #Fraunhofer #InnovationPolicy#InnovationEcosystems #Australia2050.

The 2025 Economic Reform Roundtable must prioritise industrial transformation. With manufacturing at historic lows and productivity stagnant, strategic interventions are essential to rebuild competitive advantage : https://t.co/nB2Sj6Pv8j #EconomicReform #IndustrialTransformation

Our latest Insight explores the integration challenge facing urban planners and policymakers. It addresses how cities can integrate placemaking, economics, governance & commercial strategy for real results. : https://t.co/Dxr0q7KhmS #SmartCities #EconomicDevelopment

While efficient food production remains important, policy must also address consumer and market demand. Design thinking will allow culture, creativity, and community to thrive and ultimately define Australia's food future.: https://t.co/0rSreIFXqL #FoodForThought #CulturalEconomy

Software isn't just tech. It's the invisible infrastructure of the 🇦🇺 economy—powering everything from mining to medicine. It is now critical infrastructure, not an afterthought. #DigitalInfrastructure #SovereignCapability #InnovationPolicy #AIandSoftware

Fintech. Quantum. AI. These sectors don’t fit neatly into ANZSIC’s 20th-century boxes. Our new Insight makes the case for smarter industry classification to unlock investment, growth, and innovation! https://t.co/0MVtEzLc5u #Economy #IndustryClassifications #PolicyInnovation