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Industry Impact Video Series Watch our video series showcasing the real impact of our initiatives across South Australia’s economy, businesses and industries. Focus areas Focus areas Partnering with business and industry across key focus areas for economic growth in South Australia. Manufacturing Building a strong and innovative manufacturing sector for South Australia’s continued participation in the global economy. Critical Technologies Driving economic growth in South Australia through Critical Technologies. Startup ecosystem Supporting South Australian entrepreneurs to start and scale their businesses. Defence Industry Workforce and Skills Growing South Australia's workforce to support delivery of complex defence projects. Science and research excellence Finding opportunities through research, translation and commercialisation. Higher and International Education Creating a progressive, globally recognised and internationally competitive higher education sector. Workforce development and migration Supporting South Australia's industry to attract and retain the workforce it needs. Small and Family Business Supporting South Australia's small and family businesses to operate, grow and succeed. Export, Investment and Trade Helping attract investment and grow exports in South Australia. Skills and training Training and education to upskill and meet future workforce needs. Programs and initiatives Programs and initiatives Supporting business and industry through strategic programs, projects and initiatives. Algal Bloom Support Package Support for business and industry impacted by the Algal Bloom event in South Australia. Bringing new skills to South Australia Make your next move South Australia. Meeting South Australia's workforce demands Supplying industries with a skilled workforce. Research and Innovation Fund Supporting researchers, entrepreneurs and businesses to accelerate their progress through funding from the State Government. South Australia's Small Business Strategy South Australia's Small Business Strategy 2023-2030 is designed to support small businesses to adapt, grow and succeed, now and into the future. South Australia Trade and Investment Strategy to 2030 Working with business and industry to achieve sustainable growth in an unstable global market. Supporting Whyalla's Future Support for businesses and workers impacted by the Whyalla Steelworks challenges. The Alternative The Alternative is a South Australian program changing how people start their careers. The Department The Department Delivering sustainable economic growth and a resilient economy through the development of creative, innovative and productive businesses and industries in South Australia. About us Find out more about the Department of State Development including Ministers, leadership and people, corporate governance and more. Leadership Read about our Executive leadership team and the Chief Scientist for South Australia. Organisational governance Find information relating to Freedom of Information, proactive disclosure and our Reconciliation Action Plan plus more. Engagement at DSD We engage with industry, all levels of government, the skills and education sector and local communities to inform and shape the development of future projects, policies and strategies. Contact us Contact the department for general enquiries, complaints or to speak to a business unit representative. News and Events News and Events Explore the latest news, events and insights from South Australia's industry, academia and business community. News Read all the latest news and updates from the Department for State Development. Small business events Events for small and family businesses in South Australia. SA Science Excellence + Innovation Awards Showcasing the critical importance of science, research and innovation to the development of South Australia's industry and society. 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