Research and Innovation

Research and innovation activities, alongside the adoption of existing and emerging technologies, are key drivers of productivity growth and will be crucial for South Australian businesses to compete on the world stage.

South Australia’s Economic Statement outlines a vision for an economy that is fit for the future – that is smart, sustainable and inclusive.

South Australia boasts world-class research capability and globally recognised innovation districts. We now have the opportunity to enhance collaboration across all sectors of our economy.

To improve our performance and position South Australia to benefit from research, technology and innovation, we must capitalise on our research strengths, major investments and assets. We must also boost collaboration between industry and researchers, and support innovation and entrepreneurship networks, to translate knowledge into innovation and higher productivity.

Offering an open-access portal of data on a particular region’s startup and innovation ecosystem, Dealroom South Australia will make it easier for stakeholders such as policymakers, researchers, journalists and investors to learn about the increasing level of startup and innovation activity in South Australia.

Its free to register a profile with Dealroom, just use the guide below to get started, and to learn how to create or claim a startup listing.

The platform is designed to evolve and become more accurate over time as more people contribute and help us improve the tool.

The South Australian Science Excellence and Innovation Awards recognise the work of inspiring science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) leaders and teams working in research and education institutions, schools, industry and the community.