For decades, Australian innovation policy has focused on the "valley of death" where good ideas fail to become commercial products. Today, an algorithmic revolution driven by data, AI, and quantum computing is forcing a complete rethink of the path from laboratory to market. The focus of value creation is shifting from physical 'atoms' to 'algorithms' that command them. This shift creates an 'infrastructure inversion' where computational power and massive datasets are now cri

Australia's food policy suffers from commodity-focused analysis that undervalues the full food system. While agricultural production accounts for 2.4% of GDP, integrated food chains contribute more, estimated at 10-15%. This blindness stems from farm-gate metrics, while consumption innovation lacks institutional support. Food has evolved beyond sustenance into cultural expression in multicultural Australia. Policy needs consumption-led approaches, recognising food's community

What does the NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035 actually commit to? This analysis examines the strengths and gaps in the state's innovation stra