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Government of South Australia - Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

    Supporting South Australia's businesses and industries to succeed at a local, national and global scale.

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    The Department for Industry, Innovation and Science acknowledges and respects Aboriginal people as the state's first people and nations, and recognises Aboriginal people as traditional owners and occupants of South Australian land and waters.
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    28th Nov 2023

    SA Government announces Small Business Week for 2024

    17th Nov 2023

    Celebrating South Australia’s STEMM leaders

    17th Nov 2023

    $20.2 million funding boost for South Australia’s research and development facilities

    14th Nov 2023

    Celebrating outcomes of the SA Innovation Challenge

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    Economic Recovery Fund

    The SA Government’s Economic Recovery Fund (ERF) round 1 is now open.

    Eligible SA-based manufacturers are invited to apply for co-funding grants or loans to help manage your highly-skilled local workforce, diversify, improve productivity, create new opportunities, and/or adopt new technologies.

    Applications close 15 December 2023

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    Department for Industry, Innovation and Science

    The Department for Industry, Innovation and Science delivers sustainable economic growth and a resilient economy through the development of creative, innovative and productive businesses and industries in South Australia.

    We partner with industry, academia and the business community to help build strong links and connections that will drive our smart economy.

    As a collaborative, agile and innovative organisation, our responsibilities include the development of a high-performing research and innovation system, supporting industry to get the skilled workforce it needs, and improving the state's industrial capability and capacity.

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    Shaping South Australia's innovative manufacturing sector

    Building a strong and innovative manufacturing sector for South Australia’s continued participation in the global economy.

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    Driving economic growth through critical technologies

    Driving strong economic growth in South Australia through the adoption of key Critical Technologies across a number of sectors.

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    Developing a high performing research and innovation system

    Promoting research collaboration and investment to grow South Australia’s reputation for competitive global excellence in research, translation and commercialisation.

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    Dealroom South Aust

    Explore South Australia's start-up ecosystem

    Built by founders, investors, executives and tech enthusiasts, Dealroom South Australia is the state’s newest data-driven digital directory. Listing high-growth potential businesses, investors and available support services, its designed to help start-ups grow.

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