Business Development

The Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) encourages and supports the growth of South Australia’s small-to-medium (SME) enterprises.

Through support to Innovate SA, we facilitate the provision of targeted services to companies seeking to be globally competitive.

Our core functions include:

• Promoting the uptake of new technologies, management systems and skills while building export capabilities.
• Providing commercialisation support for new and emerging industries.
• Assisting in developing new products and services for existing or prospective markets.
• Supporting cultural change through education and mentoring.

We also help companies in all industry sectors to develop new products and services, improve processes and business practices, develop business models and apply advanced technology.

Our services include:

• Diagnosing your company to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Helping you to formulate and implement business and change management plans.
• Conducting workshops and providing group mentoring to encourage innovation.
• Assisting you to access expert information from the public and private sectors.
• Developing business development programs for specific industry sectors.
• Facilitating networks and helping you to collaborate with key industry and government organisations.
• Referrals and guidance to appropriate sources of assistance and support, including potential partnerships with Universities and other companies.