Building regional innovation capability: the impact of irrigation in the Coal River Valley

Abstract

The purpose of the Innovation Study was to identify and assess the factors that contributed to building innovation capability in the Coal River Valley. The specific objectives of the Study were to:  Assess the role and impact of the following factors in building innovation capability in the Coal River Valley including: public policies and regulatory framework, public and private investment, sector innovators, community leadership and culture, collaborative industry groups and R&D providers.  Apply the findings and conclusions to develop a model for regional innovation in Tasmania.