Australia's industries stand at a crossroads. To compete on the global stage, they must transform into innovation hotspot.

The Industry & Innovation Forum brings together Fellows from across industry domains to foster collaboration across sectors.

The Forum’s purpose is to transform scientific discoveries into economic engines, and equip industry with the latest research, and unlock the power of diverse perspectives. By building bridges, not silos, the Forum aims to propel Australia's industries to new heights of productivity and competitiveness. The Forum is currently exploring scaling, translating and commercialising innovations.

February

Boosting Australia's Innovation

Australia stands at a critical juncture in its journey to boost the national innovation ecosystem. A thriving economy that makes the most of invention, puts new knowledge to work, and grows new industries is key to the nation’s wellbeing and future success.

REPORT

Industry & innovation

Commercialisation

Innovation Metrics Review

At the recommendation of Innovation and Science Australia, the Australian Government has reviewed the adequacy of the innovation metrics it measures and reports on.

Technology

Industry & innovation

Forum leadership

Dist. Professor Saeid Nahavandi

FTSE

Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Chief of Defence Innovation

Professor Saeid Nahavandi is recognised nationally and internationally for his research and industry contributions in intelligent systems.

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Chair: Distinguished Professor Saeid Nahavandi FTSE
Deputy Chairs: Dr Dimity Dornan AO FTSE and Professor Sally McArthur FTSE

Nov 2023

Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit

Top engineers and applied scientists launch toolkit to create more diverse and inclusive Aussie businesses.

TOOLKIT

Diversity & inclusion

STEM careers

Feb 2024

Submission on Supporting the Development of Sovereign Capability of the Australian Tech Sector

Australia is well-positioned to develop strong sovereign capability in technology.

SUBMISSION

Research translation

Feb 2024

Letter on raising the sophisticated investor threshold to Hon Stephen Jones MP

Expresss concerns about the proposed changes to the sophisticated investor exemption under the Corporations Act.

LETTER

Research translation

May 2023

Federal Budget: Greater investment for Australian innovation critical for a resilient, decarbonised economy

ATSE has welcomed measures for science and technology in the Federal Budget however calls for further strategy and investment to grow wealth and wellbeing by making Australia a global leader in research and innovation.

Science

Technology

Engineering

Mar 2024

Powering the future: innovations in energy storage

Hear from Dr Bruce Godfrey FTSE and Professor Amanda Ellis to explore the potential of battery technologies, emerging storage solutions, and their impact on renewable energy.

Energy

VIC

May 2024

Changes to higher education support will enable future Australian innovation

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of paid placements for student teachers with mandatory placements, as well as changes to make HELP repayments fairer and simpler for students.

Education

ATSE’s other sector forums

Infrastructure

Investing in infrastructure that supports environmental, economic and social well-being and boosts Australia’s resilience into the future.

Infrastructure

Mineral resources

ATSE’s Mineral Resources Forum brings together eminent experts to provide evidence-based advice on Australia’s mineral and mining sector.

Mineral Resources

Water

ATSE’s Water Forum brings together eminent experts to provide evidence-based advice on pressing water policy issues.

Water

Agriculture & Food

The Agriculture & Food Forum brings together experts to provide agricultural solutions to major global issues.

Agriculture & Food

Digital Futures

ATSE's Digital Futures Forum provides expert advice on digital technology development, and its impact on policy, education and research.

Digital Futures

Education

ATSE’s Education Forum brings together eminent experts to provide evidence-based advice on employment, education, training and skills.

Education

Energy

ATSE’s Energy Forum brings together eminent experts to provide evidence-based advice on the national energy system.

Energy

Health & Medical Technology

Continued advocacy for research collaboration, translation, and commercialisation for health technologies has the potential to transform Australia’s healthcare sector.

Health & Medical Technology

Industry & Innovation

Australia’s productivity and competitiveness relies on an innovative industry sector that embraces research, technological innovation and local and international collaboration.

Industry & Innovation