Evidence that drives better policy
The NSW Innovation and Productivity Council leads research into complex economic, environmental and social challenges.
The Council's reports provide evidence-based advice to support better decision-making, drive innovation and unlock economic opportunity across NSW.
You’ll find insights into startup ecosystems, productivity, innovation precincts, business services and the future of work. These findings help shape policy across the state.
Latest report
Scaling Ambition: Enabling the next generation of globally competitive scaleups
This report examines the barriers facing innovative manufacturing businesses in NSW that are trying to scale. It explores the targeted policy actions that have been used internationally to support scaleups and makes recommendations for both government and industry.
Explore the NSW Innovation and Productivity Council reports
NSW Innovation and Productivity Scorecards
A biennial snapshot of the state’s innovation and productivity performance.
Accelerating NSW CAISH series
Learn how coworking spaces, accelerators, incubators and startup hubs – known as CAISH entities – support growth.
Innovation precincts series
How innovation precincts around the world support jobs, investment and skills, with practical advice for NSW.
Adaptive NSW
This report, developed with the NSW Productivity Commission, explores how emerging technologies could boost productivity and drive economic growth.
Global talent wars
Lessons from regions successfully attracting top talent to boost economic growth.
NSW remote working insights
Evidence and analysis on the long-term impact of remote and hybrid work in NSW.
Let's collaborate
Looks at how small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) can work with researchers to drive innovation – and what gets in the way.
Other publications
These reports show how innovation and business trends are changing the NSW economy.
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