Small & Family Business
Supporting businesses to start, grow and succeed, and to connect businesses to the array of government services.

> business.sa.gov.au
Skilled + Business Migration
Providing pathways to living, working or establishing in South Australia.

> migration.sa.gov.au
Supporting Whyalla's Future
Supporting businesses and workers through Whyalla's industrial transformation.

> whyallasupport.sa.gov.au
Export South Australia
Growing exports from South Australia to the world.

> export.sa.gov.au
Invest South Australia
Promoting investment ready opportunities globally.

> invest.sa.gov.au
Brand SA
Celebrating South Australia and supporting all that's local.

> brand.sa.gov.au
Skills SA
Training and education to upskill and meet future workforce needs.

> skills.sa.gov.au
The Alternative
Launching careers and growing opportunities.

> thealternative.sa.gov.au
SA Science Excellence + Innovation Awards
Celebrating the importance of science, research and innovation.

> scienceawards.sa.gov.au

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.
- Supporting Whyalla's Future
  Support for businesses and workers impacted by the Whyalla Steelworks challenges.
- Research and Innovation Fund
  Supporting researchers, entrepreneurs and businesses to accelerate their progress through funding from the State Government.
- Seed-Start
  Equipping innovative, early-stage South Australian startups with grant funding to support the commercialisation of an innovative product or service.
- Skilled Workforce Delegation to the UK
  The first state led skilled migration delegation to the United Kingdom (UK), comprising of both South Australian State Government organisations, and private organisations.
- The Alternative
  Launching in 2024, 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.
- Ministers
  Learn more about the Ministers responsible for the portfolio of the Department of State Development.
- 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.
Events
Events
Explore the latest news, events and insights from South Australia's industry, academia and business community.
- Industry events
  View full list of industry events, seminars and networking opportunities.
- 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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