The Handbook of Innovation Ecosystems provides a framework for charting a course for Australia to “move from fragmented, project-based initiatives to a coherent, adaptive, strategically integrated innovation system”. It will be of assistance to the Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science Tim Ayres as he is faced with expectations of transformative action in a ‘budget neutral’ funding environment.

This policy insight evaluates the current state of innovation policy through a multidimensional lens that complements existing frameworks.

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