Key reports & roadmaps

Finding reliable information about innovation can be challenging.
Here we compile the key reports that have underpinned innovation in Australia and internationally.
If you know of any key reports that are missing from our list, please contact us.

Australian innovation reports

Australian IP Report 2026

Startup Muster – 2025 Report

Scaling Ambition: Enabling the next generation of globally competitive scaleups

This report examines the barriers facing scaleups in NSW and provides recommendations for government and industry to support their growth.

Australian Quantum Technology Industry Capability Report

NSW Health Research and Innovation Strategy 2025-2030

NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035

A landmark strategy to cement NSW’s position as the innovation powerhouse of Australia and a leader in high-value industries.

Boosting Australia’s Innovation (Feb 2025)

Drawing on expert consultations, this report presents key insights and strategies for the government, research institutes, investors and businesses to revitalise the Australian innovation landscape.

Industry Innovation and Science Australia annual report 2023–24

State of Australian Quantum report: Nov 2024

The State of Australian quantum report 2024 is an update on Australia’s achievements since we launched the National Quantum Strategy in May 2023.

Survey of Commercialisation Outcomes from Public Research (SCOPR): 2023 Data

Government Office for Technology Transfer: annual snapshot report 2023 to 2024

Aged Care Data and Digital Strategy 2024–2029

Roadmaps

National AI Plan (Dec 2025)

Statement on the Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review

The statement outlines broad actions that are improving opportunities for all Australians to learn, work and engage in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

Western Australia’s 10-Year Science and Technology Plan 2025—2035

Outlines a strategic vision to enhance WA’s scientific and technological capabilities over 10 years from 2025 to 2035.

The 2026 Skills Horizon

WA’s 10-Year Science and Technology Plan (Dec 2024)

Outlines a strategic vision to enhance WA’s scientific and technological capabilities from 2025 to 2035.

National Science Statement and National Science and Research Priorities (Aug 2024)

National Robotics Strategy (May 2024)

National Battery Strategy (May 2024)

Australia’s Critical Minerals List and Strategic Materials List – Dec 2023

Critical Minerals Strategy 2023-2030

Productivity Commission 5yr Inquiry into Innovation

International innovation reports

The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2025

A comprehensive analysis of the current state of startup ecosystems worldwide.

APEXE Nations Report 2024

Measures countries’ startup ecosystem potential and effectiveness.

OECD reports

Key innovation publications, data and indicators

Global Innovation Index 2023 report

European Innovation Scoreboard

Canadian Innovation Corporation Blueprint – 2023

AUTM – driving the innovation economy – Academic technology transfer in numbers 2022

Explained: What is the Global Innovation Index?

Video: A brief introduction to WIPO’s Global Innovation Index (GII).

US CHIPS and Science Act – $52bn Innovation funding 2022

UK Innovation Review 2022

Canadian Culture of Innovation Index 2021

Life sciences

Australia’s RNA Blueprint: Understanding our ribonucleic acid (RNA) potential

MTP Connect Reports (multiple)

Multitude of industry relevant reports in the LifeSciences sector.