NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035
The NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035 is our long-term plan to make NSW a leader in innovation. It outlines what we will do over the next 10 years to grow research and development, support new industries, and stay competitive globally. The goal is to create more jobs, investment and opportunities for the future.
Grants and programs
MVP Ventures Program
A competitive grant initiative aimed at supporting businesses to commercialise innovation.
Fostering Innovation Sponsorship Program
Support for activities that stimulate the innovation ecosystem to connect, learn and develop.
Boosting Business Innovation Program
The NSW Government partners with selected publicly funded research organisations to deliver activities that help SMEs translate world-class research into commercial outcomes.
Innovation precincts and hubs
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Tech Central
Located near Sydney’s Central Station, Tech Central hosts a vibrant ecosystem of high-growth startups, scaleups, global tech giants and venture capital funds.
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Tech Central Innovation Hub
Fuelling the creation and growth of innovative businesses developing novel solutions with technology to pressing global problems.
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Sydney Startup Hub
Sydney Startup Hub services have moved to the Tech Central Innovation Hub at 477 Pitt Street, Sydney. A new home for businesses innovating with technology at all stages of growth.
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Bradfield Development Authority
Delivering Australia’s newest city, driving investment, and growing industry in the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.
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Macquarie Park Innovation Precinct
Macquarie Park Innovation District connects global businesses, researchers and startups, driving collaboration, growth and world-class innovation in NSW.
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Westmead Health Precinct
The Westmead Health Precinct is one of the Australia’s largest health, education, research, and training hubs. It’s also a key provider of jobs for the greater Parramatta and Western Sydney region.
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Westmead HealthTech Hub
The Westmead HealthTech Hub brings the health technology community together and provides an incubator space and industry launchpad.
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Western Sydney Startup Hub
A modern innovation space in Parramatta supporting startups, scaleups and small businesses to grow, connect and access new opportunities.
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Regional NSW
With a state economy set to tip the $1 trillion mark by 2030, the largest regional workforce in Australia and a rapidly growing Asian market on the doorstep, the vibrant regions servicing Sydney offer unrivalled opportunities.
NSW Innovation and Productivity Council
About the Council
Explore research and expert advice that helps NSW grow innovation, attract talent, and boost productivity.
Reports
Explore independent, research-based reports from the Council on innovation, productivity and economic impact.
Members
Learn about our members’ experience and expertise across business, research and government.
Innovation tools and insights
NSW Innovation Ecosystem Navigator
Your one-stop-shop to discover support programs, accelerators, funding and jobs across the startup ecosystem.
NSW Dealroom
A free platform for real-time data on startups, venture capital and innovation activity in NSW. It helps investors, founders and government make informed decisions and grow the ecosystem.
NSW Venture Capital Report
Developed in partnership with Cut Through Ventures, this report tracks venture capital activity and identifies growth opportunities across NSW startup landscape.