How do I make my business more innovative?

Innovation is not just about inventions. It's about new ideas and responding to new trends and market conditions, or improving existing products and services.

If you have an innovative idea for your new business, there are many steps involved in developing and protecting that idea. For information on policy and programs that can assist you and your business, visit the Innovation page on the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research website.

What to do...

1. Find Programs and services for innovation on the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research website.• Read the Roadmap to Successful Commercialisation model on the Business Victoria website.
2. Visit IP Australia's Smart Start website for more detailed information on how to protect and make the most of your intellectual property.
3. Visit our topic on intellectual property.
4. Find out about innovation in your state or territory.
   

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