What we do
Find out about the Department of Commerce's Industry, Science and Innovation Division, including its purpose, direction and key focus areas. The division's Strategic Plan for 2011-2014 is also available here.
Our purpose
The Industry, Science and Innovation Division is a part of the Western Australian Department of Commerce portfolio. Our purpose is to facilitate strategic investment in industrial, scientific and innovation capacity and capture the benefits for the State.
Our goal
Our goal is to be recognised as valued contributors to Western Australia’s long term prosperity.
Aligned with Government priorities, we are positioning the Division as a strategic catalyst for industry and innovation. Our aim is to maximise community benefits from current economic strengths, emerging market opportunities and enabling technologies.
Our direction
Aligned with Government priorities, we are positioning the division as a strategic catalyst for industry and innovation. Our aim is to maximise community benefits from current economic strengths, emerging market opportunities and enabling technologies.
Our partnerships
We will formulate, facilitate and deliver Western Australia’s industry, science and innovation agendas, through partnerships with our industry, research and government stakeholders.
Find out more about our partners.
Our portfolio
We assist the Minister for Science and Innovation and the Minister for Commerce through the Industry and Technology Development Act 1998. We are part of a wider industry, science and innovation portfolio, which includes the Technology and Industry Advisory Council and the Office of the Chief Scientist.
Key focus areas
For more information about the role of the Industry, Science and Innovation Division, download our Strategic Plan 2011–2014 (PDF).