Innovation

Customarily, when people consider innovation they often concentrate on the end product – i.e. the app, the software or the piece of hardware. However, they generally dismiss the steps beforehand that are essential in developing the aforementioned innovative artefact. In particular, human resources play a large part in the innovation process. Australia transcends in generating […]

Australia’s future prosperity and sustainability is dependent on improving our ability to build disciplinary bridges. These bridges will enable the convergence of knowledge and skill sets to create innovative solutions to social, economic and environmental challenges. Collaborative innovation is at the forefront of creating an innovative culture for a better Australia. Large companies are turning […]

In the contemporary period, the idea of a ‘national economy’ in Australia is continually reinforced by national discourses of competitiveness and innovation. Our past, as described by Turnbull in his idea’s boom speech, has relied too much on the mining boom and has subsequently condensed other industries. However, unless there is a leap in investment […]

Is everyone an innovator or is nobody one? Every day we dream up new systems and processes on how to make our lives more efficient. But we are rarely pretentious enough to call ourselves innovative. Even Einstein said “imagination is more important than knowledge.” So does that mean I submit an R&D Tax Incentive claim for […]

innovationCAFE will appeal to start-ups, entrepreneurs and professionals alike who want insights and pragmatic solutions from experienced industry leaders. It will offer forecasts, strategies, opportunities and practices to help transform your organisation as Australia transitions to an innovation-led economy. This is the must-­attend event for anyone pursuing fresh insights, ideas, tools and connections. To summarise, […]

Australia is a legitimate and impressive global contributor to fundamental discovery research, producing 3% of the world’s research publications with only 0.3% of the population. Additionally, the 2013 INSEAD Global Innovation Index ranks Australia 11th in terms of innovation input and 32nd in innovation output. However, when these figures are converted to innovation efficiency ratio, […]

At innovationCAFE, join big and small businesses, educators, entrepreneurs and government leaders from your local state and discover exclusive insights from industry leaders. With the Melbourne event just around the corner on the 12th August, discover a little more about the hosts of innovationCAFE Melbourne below. Starting the morning off is Dr Charlie Day, the […]

With troubled commodity prices, higher employment costs and a diminishing manufacturing sector, Australia’s immediate future doesn’t look bright. Unlike the United Kingdom, the United States and most of the developed world, Australia has no current innovation strategy or policy. If we don’t act quickly to develop a plan to support innovation, particularly SME’s in the […]

Are you an innovative entrepreneur? Are you keen to strengthen business relationships and gain fresh ideas? innovationCAFE 2026 is organised for start-ups, entrepreneurs and professionals alike who want insights and practical solutions to the most challenging business issues today. It is a unique opportunity to interact with experienced industry leaders  and discover forecasts, strategies, opportunities […]

I am pleased to invite you to join us for innovationCAFE 2015 that will focus on Three Pillars for a new Australia. If Australia is to be a sustainable, innovation-led economy, three interrelated pillars need to be aligned: Productivity Commercialisation Innovation Culture Each session will be presented by leaders in their field and outline the issues, […]