Innovation and change

Beyond new products and services, innovation includes new ideas, paradigms, and methods that significantly change our productivity and our lives.

About this research context

When does the innovation cycle begin and where does it end? Where does that first spark come from, and how does it cause ripple effects, beyond an intended use? From a linear perspective, every idea builds on prior knowledge, gets tested, becomes a prototype or proposal, pilot program, through to adoption by 'end-users'. From a complex systems perspective, there are feedback loops and opportunities for the innovation to change direction at each step along the way. Outcomes are not predictable and can provide abnormal returns. And, it's a team effort, involving many stakeholders, who each need to value an innovation for it to have lasting change.

Selected projects

Projects in this stream include:

  • Innovation ecosystems and place-based entrepreneurship
  • University–Business collaboration
  • Evaluating the impact of startup support systems
  • Implementation of health innovation
  • Innovation ecosystems and place-based entrepreneurship
  • Leadership and change for energy efficiency
  • Sustainable development business models
     
Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.