Accelerator failure and leaving communities behind
Accelerator failure and the need to measure Every few weeks someone sends me a new link talking about why innovation hubs, accelerators, and labs don’t… Read more
Accelerator failure and the need to measure Every few weeks someone sends me a new link talking about why innovation hubs, accelerators, and labs don’t… Read more
The #StartupAus Crossroads report is a valuable body of work. Over the past four years, the annual research has been the definitive approach to apply non-partisan… Read more
My focus on mapping and measuring the innovation ecosystem comes from a few perspectives. First, measurement helps us navigate market disruptions. This is particularly evident in… Read more
Mapping the innovation ecosystem helps us navigate the loose network of individuals and organisations focused on helping innovative startups and entrepreneurs build, grow, and scale… Read more
This past week saw the announcement of the Advance Queensland Advancing Regional Innovation Program for the Ipswich and West Moreton region. The program is an incredible opportunity to… Read more
How do you measure capability and outcomes of an innovation ecosystem? The answer is involved but worth finding a resolution. The value and need to… Read more
What makes a startup ecosystem work? How do disconnected innovation hubs, accelerator programs, angel investors, government agencies, and startups work together? Why do some innovation… Read more
It has been 18 months since the launch of Fire Station 101, Ipswich City Council’s innovation hub. As the hub prepares to transition to its next… Read more
The Generator innovation hub in Bundaberg, Qld is a vibrant community of passionate leaders focused on delivering economic outcomes in their region and beyond. I had… Read more
Two days in Wagga Wagga has left me inspired and encouraged about Australia’s capacity to build sustainable regional innovation ecosystems. The series of events I… Read more
Imagine travelling across an unknown landscape without any written or digital directions. You would need to rely on locals and guides who had been down… Read more
The role of innovation hubs in innovation ecosystems The concept of an “ecosystem” in relation to innovation is becoming more understood, and refers to the… Read more