Think and act differently

Think & Act Differently

The welcoming face of BHP innovation.

Think & Act Differently collaborates with people who have the best technology solutions to support BHP’s ambition to deliver the future facing commodities the world needs in new ways. With our different approach to innovation, we work with innovators to help them accelerate idea development, thinking beyond the boundaries of the mining industry. We challenge conventional thinking, working towards positive-impact solutions and embracing an ecosystem of great people and ideas. 

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Welcome to Think & Act Differently

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About Think & Act Differently

We're fostering a new generation of innovation

We work with broad innovator segments, including startups, research institutions, OEM’s, engineering companies and other mining companies.

We invite you to share your innovative ideas, solutions, and seek our support and funding to trial untested ideas in a supportive environment and through our Open House. We run the Open House in partnership with Unearthed.

Our ecosystem

The ecosystem is our superpower

The ecosystem is a diverse group of people who want to collaborate with us and each other to accelerate ideas. It is a way for innovators, both small and large, to keep in touch and to hear about opportunities.

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Collaborate

Connect with BHP leaders and technical experts to gain exposure for your idea within our business and the broader ecosystem.

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Support

We support innovators with mentors, access to data, resources and people with valuable expertise.

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Accelerate

We provide a welcoming environment and industry expertise to help innovators rapidly learn and accelerate their ideas