Innovation by definition is the act of doing something new. Businesses that encourage an innovative culture and are putting in place innovative practices are known to be more successful as this enables business to stay ahead of the competition as markets, technologies or trends shift.

In a first for regional Australia, the Hunter Innovation Scorecard (HIS) measures the region’s innovation footprint and promotes its innovative capabilities in research and development, education and various industry sectors as well as promoting the strong culture of innovation.

This RDA Hunter initiative has been realised by a collaborative group from Newcastle Innovation, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Hunter Valley Research Foundation and AusIndustry.

Included in this is App are exclusive video interviews with local Hunter companies leading innovation in the region along with data collected by the Hunter Valley Research Foundation that reflects a vibrant innovation culture in the region.