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The Critical Differences between the Science of R&D and the Practice of Innovation Management
This is the first of a series on what makes good public policy. Further Insights will be published weekly on Tuesdays. Other Innovation...
Dr John H Howard
Mar 11, 202511 min read
Breaking the R&D Funding Barrier: The Case for Revenue-Contingent Loans
Revenue-contingent loans are a policy mechanism to offer businesses flexible, risk-managed financing, with repayments tied to future revenue
Dr John H Howard
Mar 4, 20257 min read
Addressing Problems, Not Symptoms: The Decline of R&D in Australia – Causes, Consequences, and Solutions.
Imagine an Australia where innovation flourishes: industry makes bold R&D investments, universities collaborate, and Government is a partner
Dr John H Howard
Mar 3, 20255 min read
Can the Strategic Examination of R&D Solve 2025's Innovation Challenges
Australia has research excellence—now it's time to strengthen innovation ecosystems, financing, and pathways to adoption, application & use.
Dr John H Howard
Feb 25, 20258 min read
Translating Research in Urban Innovation Ecosystems: Challenges and Opportunities
Urban Innovation Districts represent a fundamental shift in how cities leverage knowledge, technology, and people to drive economic growth.
Dr John H Howard
Feb 18, 20255 min read
Innovation Ecosystems and Economics: Innovation Policy Meets Regional Development Strategy
John H. Howard, 11 February 2025 The transformation of regional economies through innovation presents one of the most compelling...
Dr John H Howard
Feb 11, 20255 min read
Innovation Case Study: Building a World-Class Innovation Ecosystem in Coastal Queensland, Australia
Gavin Keeley and Dalene Wray*, 6 February 2025 The Regional Development Australia (RDA) Moreton Bay-Sunshine Coast region presents one of...
Dr John H Howard
Feb 6, 20255 min read
Beyond Start-ups: Thinking About Australia’s Technology Policy for Lasting Innovation
Australia’s innovation policy needs a paradigm shift. There must be a framework to support sustainable growth across all growth businesses
Dr John H Howard
Feb 4, 20257 min read
Innovation Case Study 1: Transforming the World’s Biggest Coal Port
The Port of Newcastle's evolution from a coal export hub to a diversified maritime gateway exemplifies how legacy infrastructure can adapt.
Dr John H Howard
Jan 28, 20253 min read
VET’s Third Wobbly-Leg: New Glue Required
About a year back, it was stated VET’s ‘big challenge in 2024 was to fix the long-term 'wobbly third leg’
Dr John H Howard
Jan 23, 20259 min read
Sydney's Innovation Network: Coordinating Connected Urban Innovation Precincts
As innovation takes centre stage in national economic strategy, the governance of knowledge-intensive ecosystems is a major policy challege.
Dr John H Howard
Jan 21, 20257 min read
Strategic Patience or Root and Branch Reform: What Will Shape Australia's Research Future?
The Universities Accord Report pushed for 'root and branch' reform of the R&D system. But could strategic patience be more transformative?
Dr John H Howard
Jan 14, 20255 min read
From Apps to Platforms: Securing Australia's Leadership in Global Technology
Australia has achieved remarkable success in consumer-facing applications. But it faces a crucial challenge developing platform technologies
Dr John H Howard
Dec 19, 20246 min read
Australia's Science, Research and Innovation Architecture: Strategic Imperatives for Systemic Transformation
Australia's SRI architecture stands at a critical inflection point, demanding recalibration of institutional frameworks and priorities
Dr John H Howard
Dec 17, 20244 min read
Breaking the Cycle: Why reviews of R&D in Australia fail
The history of reviews of research and innovation in Australia follows a predictable and disheartening cycle
Dr John H Howard
Dec 12, 20245 min read
25 Years of Reviews and Policy Statements: What Do They Reveal About Australia's R&D Challenges?
Australia’s future as an innovation leader hinges on its ability to consolidate knowledge and insights provided in previous reviews.
Dr John H Howard
Dec 10, 20248 min read
The nobility of research and the poverty of its assessment
Mark Dodgson*, 5 December 2024 In the not too dim, distant past, American Presidents could inspire by referring to the best, rather than...
Dr John H Howard
Dec 4, 20245 min read
Strategic Examination of the Research and Development: Opportunities and Challenges
John H Howard, 4 December 2024 The Australian Government’s Strategic Examination of the Research and Development (R&D) system offers a...
Dr John H Howard
Dec 4, 20245 min read
Balancing Structure and Vision: A Blueprint for Resilient Innovation Ecosystems
John H Howard, 3 December 2024 Why do some regions emerge as global leaders in innovation while others struggle to adapt? The answer...
Dr John H Howard
Dec 3, 20245 min read
Would Greater Diversity of Career Experience Benefit SES Public Sector Leadership?
Dr Craig Fowler*, 26 November 2024 Are you: a better coach for having played the game at highest level; a superior baron of a media...
Dr John H Howard
Nov 26, 20244 min read
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