Stakeholders are aware and informed of the Northern Territory business innovation strategy.
Summary
The innovation strategy was launched on 9 October 2018 at the Darwin Innovation Hub. The strategy is supported by a visual brand and campaign called ‘an i for innovation’. The visual branding and campaign were created to inspire and support innovation within the Territory, with the purpose of seeding an innovation ecosystem.
This website is the primary promotional tool for the Territory’s business innovation strategy.
Since 2018 ongoing formal and informal marketing and digital campaigns have been delivered to promote the Territory's business innovation strategy through a variety of channels including but not limited to: regular news features, newsletters, business bulletins, social media, Business Innovation Network NT events, the department’s small business champions and direct mail outs. This website is regularly updated with the latest information and updates on local business innovation stories, programs, events, services and grants available. Staff additionally promote the development and expansion of the Territory innovation ecosystem in their daily work with the general public and Territory businesses.
Outcomes
- Website statistics
Unique visits to the Business Innovation news page has increased by 50.83% from the period October 2019 - September 2020 to October 2020 - September 2021
Unique visits to the Business Innovation home page has increased by 36.77% from the period October 2019 - September 2020 to October 2020 - September 2021
Statistics current at October 2021
- Events supported
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade has supported, sponsored and / or hosted a number of innovation and entrepreneurial inspired events, highlights include:
- OBM: 2018 Innovation Week - October 2018
- Forum of Australian Chief Scientists Darwin meeting - April 2019
- AIPS NT 2020 Young Tall Poppy Awards - April 2019
- ICT Innovation Symposium - April 2019
- NT Smart Energy Summit (Solar - Boundless Possible) - April 2019
- Chief Minister's NT Export and Industry Awards (Innovation Award) - June 2019
- Arafura Games, Business Engagement Program (Business Innovation Support) - April 2019
- NT Science Week - August 2019
- OBM: Innovation Showcase 2019
- NT Digital Excellence Awards - November 2019
- Drone Industry Engagement Session - January 2020
- Australian Computer Society (ACS) BiG Day In - September 2020
- OBM: Innovation Challenges for the NT: New opportunities for innovators - October 2020
- OBM: Croc Pitch 2018, 2019 and 2021
- NT Digital Excellence Awards - November 2020
- HIA Housing and Kitchen and Bathroom Awards - December 2020
- Business Acceleration Program Graduation - December 2020
- AIPS NT 2020 Young Tall Poppy Awards - December 2020
- ICT Industry Association, Reset 2020 Conference - December 2020
- Drones Industry Engagement Session - January 2021
- Energy Innovation Network launch - March 2021
- National Innovation Games, Virtual Event #1 - March 2021
- Women’s Innovation Pitch - April 2021
- National Innovation Games, Virtual Event #2 - April 2021
- Innovation Playground - June 2021
- Drones Industry Engagement session - July 2021
- Business Acceleration Program Graduation - August 2021
- NT Science Week - August 2021
- Developing the North Conference, Business Innovation Presentation - August 2021
- National Innovation Games, Hybrid Event #3 - September 2021
- NT Export and Manufacturing Industry Awards (Manufacturing: Industry Innovation Award) - September 2021
- RoboCup Alice Springs - September 2021
- OBM: Innovation - not a buzz word but a business model - October 2021
- OBM: How can Drones add value to your next project? - October 2021.
- Network statistics
Monthly e-Newsletters are curated to inform and engage the network on international, national and Territory Government policy, various programs, news, and events. Since June 2021, membership to our subscription based networks has increased by:
- General Innovation (Business Innovation Network NT) 52.3%
- Aboriginal Territorians 69.05%
- Digital Technology and Innovation 160.71%
- Drone Technology 136.27%
- Energy Innovation 101.75%
- Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing 79.55%
- Women in Innovation and STEM 40.74%
- Youth Innovation 76.74%.
Statistics current at October 2021
- Business Innovation Network NT
The purpose of the Business Innovation Network NT is to:
- create partnerships and inform priorities for innovation
- cross-promote and collaborate on activities that support innovation and science engagement initiatives in the Territory
- develop a coordinated approach to the promotion of innovation and science engagement activities in the Territory
- raise awareness and increase finance for innovative programs and activities.
- NT Drones Network
Purpose: A collaborative group of business, industry, academia and government leading the Northern Territory drone industry.
The network identifies collaborative opportunities that can benefit the Territory as well as explore issues and solutions which potentially impact the use of drones for business and research. Members work together to provide services and increase opportunities through identifying training needs, mentoring, test bedding and facilitating innovation. The Territory is uniquely positioned to grow a specialised drone industry, providing the perfect location to test drone based solutions in remote settings and extreme environmental conditions.
News items:
- 23 September 2021: Can we unlock the sky for healthcare access in the Northern Territory with Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems?
- 23 September 2021: Drone noise regulations - public consultations closing soon
- 21 September 2021: Upcoming opportunity for emerging aviation technology
- Women’s Innovation Network NT
Established and launched by the Hon Minister Lauren Moss MLA on 2 December 2020 to drive outcomes to increase the involvement and representation of women in innovation and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
Purpose: The purpose of the Women’s Innovation Network NT is to increase diversity and gender equity in innovation and STEM through retention, attraction and the elevation of women. The committee and network are working towards the following outcomes:
- representation of women in innovation and STEM in the Territory is strengthened
- a pipeline of opportunities and pathways to encourage and attract girls and young women into innovation where STEM is embedded
- women are empowered to engage with the Territory’s innovation ecosystem and pursue entrepreneurial opportunities
- availability and visibility of support and development opportunities are increased.
News items:
- 19 May 2021: The Women's Innovation Network NT has a new chair
- 9 April 2021: And the winners of the Territory's first ever Women's Innovation Pitch are
- 7 December 2020: Women in Innovation and STEM achievers
- NT Energy Innovation Network
Established and launched by the Hon Minister Paul Kirby MLA on 22 April 2021, to coincide with the Northern Territory series of the National Innovation Games to further accelerate new renewable energy investment.
The Northern Territory Government is committed to actively engaging with the renewable energy sector to accelerate new renewable energy investment. The NT Energy Innovation Network aims to:
- engage individuals and organisations vested in renewable energy to share innovative ideas
- identify collaborative renewable energy opportunities that benefit the Northern Territory
- connect members of the network with enquiries made on renewable energy matters
- identify issues that impact the use of renewable energy for business and research
- facilitate innovation through providing a test case for renewable energy technology.
News items:
- 18 August 2021: The NT series of the National Innovation Games gears up for a third and final challenge
- 23 March 2021: NT Energy Innovation Network launched
- NT Youth Innovation Network
The NT Youth Innovation Network is intended for parents, caregivers, educators and people over 18 with an interest in:
- engaging young people and organisations with an interest in activities which support young Territorians to develop innovation and entrepreneurship skills
- identifying youth focused opportunities that encourage students into STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields
- collaborating with, and connecting members of the network to businesses who support youth innovation
- identifying issues that impact STEM and entrepreneurial development and progression
- establishing a safe collaboration space to engage young people with innovation.
News items:
- Other networks in development
The department has sought expressions of interest from the general public in receiving information on the following priority sectors which have been steadily gathering interest:
- Aboriginal Territorians, 71 subscribers
- Central Australia, 27 subscribers
- digital technology, 146 subscribers
- robotics and advanced manufacturing, 79 subscribers.
Numbers current at October 2021
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