The plan, launched in September and led by IBM's Glenn Wightwick, seeks to develop a decade-long strategy to increase industry growth, productivity and innovation, and export performance.

The plan is the new state government's effort to solicit industry feedback on major challenges such as identifying ongoing barriers to growth and innovation in NSW.

"We need to hear what you think the industry is good at - where its strengths lie, both locally and globally. And we also need to hear about the opportunities for growth, both short and long term," the states.

"We also need to hear what is limiting you, or likely to limit you, taking up these opportunities -- these could include issues around regulations, skills and training, innovation and productivity, R&D or infrastructure."

The government is calling for formal submissions but is also running an open forum for four weeks on questions such as issues facing small business, regional businesses, exporters, entrepreneurs; how collaboration, knowledge and technology transfer can be improved for better innovation and productivity; and how access to foreign markets, finance, and skill development is limiting opportunities.