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We help our best entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers turn their best ideas into commercial successes. We all share the benefits of this success — and that supports Queensland and Queenslanders to be the best we can be.
Grants and Programs
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18 Jan 2024 – 30 Jun 2027 Female Founders Co-Investment Fund
Learn how the Female Founders Co-Investment Fund supports innovative women-led startups preparing for early-stage capital raise.
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4 Feb 2025 – 4 Feb 2027 9am–9am First Nations Innovation Acceleration Program, managed by First Australians Capital
Boost innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities for mature Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses in Queensland. Learn about program goals, support…
Innovation stories
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Next-Gen Water Monitoring System Revolutionises Queensland
30 July 2026
The University of Queensland leads a groundbreaking project to develop an autonomous water monitoring system using AI and computer vision. QCam will enhance water management, safety, and efficiency in Queensland, addressing challenges posed by climate change and population growth.
Upcoming events
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Science Week | Business Showcase!
13 Aug 2026 5:45pm–8pm
Hamilton Hotel
442 Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton QLD 4007Brisbane North Chamber of Commerce presents a free Science Week evening celebrating STEM in business. Microplastics research. Moon rovers. Real…
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Onyx Exclusive — An Evening with Matt Martin
14 Aug 2026 4pm–6pm
The Precinct Innovation Hub
315 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006Matt Martin, co-founder of Derive, will be speaking and taking part in a Q&A. The evening includes networking, a speech…
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4th Global Summit on Nursing Education and Healthcare
24 Aug – 25 Aug 2026 9am–6pm
Tokyo,Japan, Tokyo, Japan
The 4th Global Summit on Nursing Education and Healthcare 2026 will be held on August 24–25, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan,…
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Grants, But Make It AI - with Granton
25 Aug 2026 5:30pm–7:30pm
The Precinct, Level 2, Stair Stadium
315 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006This is an exclusive session with Australian grant-writing expert, Debora Kocak from Granton, who will show us how to leverage…
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Something Tech. 2026
27 Aug – 28 Aug 2026 12pm–12pm
Brisbane City Hall
Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000Something Tech returns in August 2026 for two days to showcase profiling the emerging tech being created in Australia.
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Impact 10x Simulator (Gladstone)
1 Sep – 3 Sep 2026 12pm–12pm
CQUniversity
43 Bryan Jordan Drive, Callemondah QLD 4680A launchpad for bold entrepreneurs, researchers, and innovators looking to build high-impact ventures. Whether you’re in the early stages of…
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