• Science and Research

    Collaboration between industry and science, supported by research and new technology are key drivers of economic transformation, and critical to South Australia’s innovation strategy.
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    • Chief Scientist

      Chief Scientist for South Australia advises on matters of science and research, technology and innovation.

    • SA Science and Innovation Excellence Awards

      Showcasing the critical importance of science, research and innovation in South Australia.

    • EXCITE Strategy

      Putting South Australia on the global map as the nation’s State of Science.

    • STEM Skills Strategy

      Building a workforce with skills in STEM, creativity and entrepreneurship to help develop and commercialise new ideas.

    • Funding

      Investment to foster the growth of innovation in South Australia and support the commercialisation of new ideas.

    • External Innovation and Translation Intermediaries

      The South Australian Government is partnering with Adelaide BioMed City, a Health and Medical Innovation and Translation District, to engage an External Innovation and Translation Intermediary.

    • Industry Doctoral Training Centres

      The South Australian Government has partnered with the state’s major universities to establish two Industry Doctoral Training Centre (IDTC) pilot programs.
  • 22 Feb. 2023
    Innovation
    Creative Industries
    Announcements
    Science

    Glimpse the future with the latest Adelaide CreaTech City Challenge project

    Visitors to the Adelaide Central Market will be able to interact with a large, interactive fortune cookie as part of Adelaide’s CreaTech City Challenge, a joint initiative funded by DIIS, CoA and AEDA.
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  • 17 Feb. 2023
    Innovation
    Science
    Workforce
    Research
    Higher Education

    Industry Doctoral Training Centres to strengthen SA’s research-industry connections

    The South Australian Government is investing up to $1.85 million to establish two Industry Doctoral Training Centres (IDTCs), with the first cohort of 30 domestic and international students commencing their PhD programs today.
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  • 20 Jan. 2023
    Innovation
    Business
    Science
    Research

    Round 13 CRC-P recipients announced and Round 14 applications open

    Get to know South Australia's successful recipients of Round 13 of the Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants, applications are also now open for Round 14 of the Grants, closing 5pm AEDT 2 March 2023.
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    09/06/2023

    @DeptInnovSkills

    The very first Australian Space Cyber Forum is coming to South Australia! 🚀💻 Researchers, entrepreneurs, academics, consultants, employers, and all those with an interest in the space…
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    08/06/2023

    @DeptInnovSkills

    A huge congratulations to Lot Fourteen on their launch of Boundless, what a wonderful celebration of our state’s innovation ecosystem at this innovation district 👏 Pick up your hard copy from…
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  • Adelaide South Australia
    06/06/2023

    @DeptInnovSkills

    Are you a researcher interested in industry engagement? The CSIRO is hosting a free workshop in Adelaide this month. Adelaide Research2Value Workshop: 📅 8.30am - 1.30pm, Monday 26 June dz…
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