Ignite our innovation ecosystem
To ignite our innovation ecosystem, we will create and strengthen connections, collaborations and strategic partnerships. This includes innovators, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, businesses, non-government organisations, industry bodies, government and investors.
By working together we will create and drive a thriving, sustainable innovation ecosystem.
Industry led innovation initiatives
Implementation of industry led innovation initiatives and plans.
Support the revitalisation of Darwin city
City Revitalisation Plan approved
Venture capitalist funding
Northern Territory start-ups have improved access to funding through Darwin Innovation Hub.
Business Innovation Network NT
An established innovation network of informal grouping of businesses, industry and entrepreneurs. The Business Innovation Network NT (BINNT) is supported by the Northern Territory Business Innovation Strategy, focusing on strengthening the Territory’s business innovation culture and creating a sustainable innovation ecosystem. The strategy outlines the Northern Territory Government’s approach to ignite, inspire and intensify the innovation ecosystem.
Strengthen connections between Northern Territory innovation ecosystem members
Study completed with action plan received; stakeholders captured on the Northern Territory business innovation strategy
October Business Month Innovation Week
Events hosted in October Business Month 2018 with positive feedback, resulting in action plans
Establish a Northern Territory angel investor network
Prospective investors identified, and actionable engagement plans developed for each
Darwin City smart city platform
Increased commercial applications of data held by Northern Territory Government made available through the future Darwin city smart city platform.