Imagine an Australia where innovation flourishes: industry makes bold R&D investments, universities collaborate, and Government is a partner

Australia has research excellence—now it's time to strengthen innovation ecosystems, financing, and pathways to adoption, application & use.

The Universities Accord Report pushed for 'root and branch' reform of the R&D system. But could strategic patience be more transformative?

Australia has achieved remarkable success in consumer-facing applications. But it faces a crucial challenge developing platform technologies

The history of reviews of research and innovation in Australia follows a predictable and disheartening cycle

Australia’s future as an innovation leader hinges on its ability to consolidate knowledge and insights provided in previous reviews.

John H Howard, 4 December 2024 The Australian Government’s Strategic Examination of the Research and Development (R&D) system offers a...

John H Howard, 5 November 2024* The passage of the US CHIPS and Science Act  in 2022 marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s pursuit of...