Canada is lagging in innovation, and that’s a problem for funding the programs we care about

As Canadians prepare to vote in another federal election, the country’s economy faces a sobering reality. As the Organization for…

Non-compete agreements and other restraints can end up hurting Australian workers – and all of us pay the price

Twinsterphoto/Shutterstock Australian workers have to overcome some significant barriers in navigating their careers. Some may lack the training or work…

When humans use AI to earn patents, who is doing the inventing?

Only humans can be awarded patents, but AIs can do a lot of the work to earn them. lineartestpilot/iStock via…

Four Chinese firms looking to shake up the tech world in the wake of DeepSeek

The success of the Chinese AI firm DeepSeek shocked financial markets and major US tech firms in January 2025. But…

South Africa’s state-owned entities are flagging – how innovation, research and development could revive them

GrAl/Shutterstock South Africa has about 700 state-owned enterprises. They operate across sectors like transport, energy and public utilities, and some…

Beyond AI regulation: How government and industry can team up to make the technology safer without hindering innovation

One of President Donald Trump's first executive orders in his second term called for developing an AI action plan. Photo…

Beyond the garage: How important are spaces to business creation?

Cities, and on a smaller scale, neighbourhoods and meeting places, play a significant role in promoting innovation. (Shutterstock) There is…

A website is not enough: businesses that use digital tools without a strategic plan will struggle in a tough economy

Mr.paripat niyantang/Shutterstock Small businesses across Australia and New Zealand are facing one of their toughest periods in decades. A flat…

Ignore the ‘ivory tower’ clichés – universities are the innovation partners more Kiwi businesses need

NicoElNino/Shutterstock When it comes to turning research into real-world success, New Zealand has a problem. Despite the country’s NZ$3.7 billion…

A new report card shows inequality in Australia isn’t as bad as in the US – but we’re headed in the wrong direction

Shutterstock It’s hard to remember a time the United States seemed as tense and divided as it does today. That…