Independent insight. Sector-wide impact.

Strategy & Advisory

Helping governments, peak bodies and precincts shape strategy, assess value, and drive innovation at scale.

Strategic thinking for innovation, industry and research.

At Intellect Labs, we partner with government, peak bodies, and research-driven organisations to deliver practical, evidence-based strategy and advice. From national growth initiatives to local innovation precincts, we help clients clarify their role, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and align with funding and policy priorities.

We bring strategy advisory to life through strong analysis, real-world insight, and a deep understanding of the innovation economy.

We lead strategic reviews and roadmaps that reset direction and define future impact.

  • Strategic planning for peak bodies, precincts, and clusters

  • Sector-wide landscape analysis and opportunity mapping

  • Stakeholder engagement and consultation

  • Development of clear strategic pillars and positioning

What We Do

Sector & Organisational Strategy

Program & Initiative Advisory

We help design, refine and evaluate initiatives that support innovation and commercialisation.

  • Grant and voucher program design

  • Mid-term and impact evaluations

  • Delivery model, governance and sustainability planning

Policy & Funding Alignment

We ensure your strategy connects with the funding and policy landscape.

  • Co-investment models and funding frameworks

  • Alignment with state and federal priorities

  • Advice on positioning for grant, CRC, and precinct investment

Economic & Impact Analysis

We support strategy and funding cases with robust, defensible analysis.

  • Market sizing and ecosystem mapping

  • Cost-benefit, ROI, and scenario modelling

  • Value proposition development for stakeholders and funders

Who we work with

  • Government departments and innovation agencies

  • Industry growth centres, CRCs and Research and Development Corporations (RDCs)

  • Peak bodies and not-for-profit sector organisations

  • Innovation precincts, accelerators and collaborative hubs

Recent Work

We supported Life Sciences Queensland (LSQ) with a comprehensive strategic review, including ecosystem mapping, stakeholder engagement, and financial modelling. Our recommendations set the direction for LSQ’s next phase of growth and provided a foundation for future funding engagement.

We’ve also advised on CRC bids, precinct strategy, collaborative program design, and independent evaluation for innovation finance providers.

Need to define your strategy, shape your program, or evaluate your impact? Let’s Talk.

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