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
Government programs at the Crossroads: #StartupAus recommendations and Australian government innovation programs
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
Mapping innovation ecosystems to community resilience
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
A map of the Australian Innovation Ecosystem
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
The Ipswich and West Moreton Advancing Regional Innovation Program: Creating entrepreneur pathways, building an ecosystem
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 to measure innovation ecosystems
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
Culture in an innovation ecosystem: Seven rules of the Rainforest
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
Fire Station 101: The first 18 months of an innovation hub
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: Creating Bundaberg entrepreneur success
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: Regional ecosystem building through the Australia Post Regional Pitchfest
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
Mapping innovation ecosystems
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
Models of innovation spaces: A map of Queensland’s accelerators, innovation hubs, and co-working spaces
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