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The National Science and Innovation Agenda: Who benefits
The Australian Federal Government recently announced a $1 billion investment into innovation over the next three years. The vehicle for this investment is the National Science and Innovation Agenda,...
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Three strategies from an innovation hub Community Manager
This week opens a new chapter as I step into the Community Manager role for Ipswich City Council’s Fire Station 101, a new innovation hub opening soon located in a retrofitted fire station in...
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Ten things to consider when you join an innovation hub
I have had some great conversations with amazing entrepreneurs in my first week as Community Manager for the Ipswich-based Fire Station 101 innovation hub. There is incredible passion, capability, and...
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The launch of an innovation hub: Setting fire to Fire Station 101
Around 140 people attended the launch of Fire Station 101, the new innovation hub in Ipswich, Qld. The event reflected the ethos of Fire Station 101 and what is needed for success of the hub in the...
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Launching a social impact hackathon: Who, when and why
What do you get when you put Change Makers who make the world a better place with technical people who can turn ideas into reality? You get Random Hacks of Kindness (RHoK). And this June 4-5, 2016,...
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Creating young social entrepreneurs in Ipswich
What does collaboration for social change look like? We saw a great example at the recent Random Hacks of Kindness ideas night in Ipswich. The collaborators he recent Random Hacks of Kindness ideation...
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Engaging the next generation in Random Hacks of Kindness
Ipswich ran its first Random Hacks of Kindness this weekend, and it was a great reminder of why we hack. Hackathons get people together from diverse backgrounds to collaborate on complex challenges....
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The path to a PhD topic: Community resiliency and regional innovation hubs
This week begins my two-year trek towards a PhD on my path to the difference I want to make. I invite you to join me on the journey. Why a PhD? A PhD seemed like the next logical step after completing...
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Leadership in regional hubs innovation
The need for regional innovation Regional areas can face unique challenges and opportunities. Compared to major city centres, regions can have low industry diversity, limited access to talent and...
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A three-week, seven city North American innovation tour
How does an innovation hub build resilience in regional communities? What makes an innovation hub or startup accelerator a success? How can we fast-track global impact for local regional startups?...
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