As we prepare to take advantage of the enormous opportunities presented by AUKUS, the South Australian Government is introducing a new statewide innovation model, which will strategically connect the state’s growing innovation districts, including Lot Fourteen, Tonsley and Adelaide BioMed City.
A framework will connect these innovation districts with each other and with other knowledge and manufacturing hubs, including the Osborne Naval Shipyard, the Edinburgh Defence Precinct, and the future Australian Space Park.
The model will bring together all economic activity zones and innovation assets under a centralised strategic vision and policy position, unlocking greater value, stimulating economic growth, supporting valuable international knowledge transfer and collaboration, and creating new opportunities for jobs growth, linking education, skills and workforce programs.
It seeks to capitalise on South Australia’s competitive advantage in defence, space, advanced manufacturing and critical technologies industries.