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Strong on Research, Weak on Innovation: The SERD Report and the Boundary Between the Research System and the Innovation System
Australia performs strongly in research, yet struggles to translate this into innovation outcomes. This Insight argues that the SERD report reinforces this divide by treating the research system as a proxy for the innovation system. While funding, governance and capital reforms are well developed, the report underweights management capability, industry structure, demand-side dynamics and place-based ecosystems that ultimately determine whether research delivers economic and s
Dr John H Howard
Apr 210 min read
Enabling Impact Platforms: Building System Integration for Impact
RMIT University’s Enabling Impact Platforms (EIPs) connect researchers, industry, and government to accelerate research translation and deliver outcomes that matter. Covering advanced manufacturing, health, sustainability, and more, the EIPs act as system integrators—breaking down silos, seeding collaborations, and aligning research with national and global priorities.
Dr John H Howard
Sep 23, 20258 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
Rapid Transition from Policy to Practice: How the CHIPS and Science Act is Transforming the US Tech Landscape
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...
Dr John H Howard
Nov 5, 20247 min read
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