Science and Innovation

 

BUILDING SOUTH AUSTRALIA'S INNOVATION SYSTEM CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
OPENS SOON

 

The Science and Innovation Directorate has whole-of-government responsibility to develop and implement strategies that:

• Develop a coordinated and targeted approach to building world class higher education and research infrastructure in South Australia
• Strengthen the State's skill base and improve entrepreneurial skills
• Enhance the rate of commercialisation and technology transfer
• Promoting the importance of innovation, science and technology to South Australia's economic, environmental and social future.

Other Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement Constellation SA  to create a recognised network of alliances, each with its own specific focus (eg health, agriculture, defence).
• Liaise with the Commonwealth and other State/Territory Governments on innovation, science and technology matters, including representation on high level inter-government forums such as the Commonwealth, State and Territory Advisory Council on Innovation (CSTACI). 
• Provide executive support to the Chief Scientist of South Australia and the Premier's Science and Research Council.

Director: Michael Milligan

Phone: 8207 8702
Fax:     8207 8700
Email: milligan.michael@saugov.sa.gov.au
Level 6, 11 Waymouth Street
Adelaide SA 5000

Minister: Hon PAUL CAICA MP
Minister's Web site: Minister for Science and Information Economy