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What began on the Gold Coast as a startup developing hybrid rocket engines has grown into one of Australia's leading aer...
15/10/2026

What began on the Gold Coast as a startup developing hybrid rocket engines has grown into one of Australia's leading aerospace companies. 🚀

Today, Gilmour Space Technologies designs, manufactures and launches rockets and satellites from South-East and North Queensland, creating high-skilled jobs, driving advanced manufacturing, and strengthening Australia's sovereign space capability. 📈

Home to the nation's first licensed commercial orbital launch facility, the Bowen Orbital Spaceport and the Eris orbital launch vehicle represent a significant milestone for Queensland's growing space sector and Australia's domestic access to space.

Queensland's innovation ecosystem has supported this journey from the beginning. Early backing through the Queensland Government's Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Program helped accelerate the development of critical rocket technology, laying the foundations for future growth. In 2026, the company secured $230 million in private equity funding, highlighting growing investor confidence in Queensland-developed innovation 🤝

Gilmour's success demonstrates what's possible when research, industry, investment and government work together to turn ideas into impact. Beyond technological achievement, the company is creating economic opportunities in regional Queensland and inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, manufacturing specialists and innovator 👉 https://bit.ly/4ylwfwM

The Queensland Government's new Science and Innovation Strategy, Ideas into impact: From discovery to delivery will continue to unlock investment, grow emerging industries, activate partnerships and create jobs across the state.

By connecting researchers, universities, businesses, founders, investors and communities with the support they need, we're helping transform great ideas into real-world outcomes that deliver lasting benefits for Queenslanders.

📖 Learn more about the Science and Innovation Strategy: https://bit.ly/3VNxGGJ

Queensland social enterprises are creating innovative solutions to some of our biggest challenges, and support is now av...
14/10/2026

Queensland social enterprises are creating innovative solutions to some of our biggest challenges, and support is now available to help them grow their impact.

Following a successful first round that supported 14 social enterprises across Queensland, applications are now open for Round 2 of the Impact Revenue Investments program, led by Queensland Treasury.

Eligible social enterprises can apply for up to $200,000 in funding to help scale their operations, grow sustainably and increase their social impact.

From affordable food initiatives and rehabilitation technology to mental health support, clean water solutions and First Nations-led employment opportunities, Round 1 showcased the diverse and innovative ways social enterprises are improving the lives of Queenslanders.

Alongside funding, successful applicants can access tailored capability-building support to strengthen their long-term sustainability and impact.

📅 Applications close 1 November 2026.

Learn more and register for an online information session: https://bit.ly/4rQL2hu

Queensland innovation is making its mark on the world.Congratulations to our outstanding innovation alumni recognised at...
13/10/2026

Queensland innovation is making its mark on the world.

Congratulations to our outstanding innovation alumni recognised at the Premier of Queensland's Export Awards 2026, showcasing how Queensland-born ideas, technologies and businesses are solving challenges and creating opportunities across the globe.

🏆 Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment - Manufacturing and Advanced Materials
🏆 Lock Jaw Ladder Grip - Small Business
🏆 Susan Toft, The Laundry Lady - Women in International Business

These businesses have been supported through Queensland Government innovation initiatives and programs, helping turn ambitious ideas into globally competitive enterprises.

Their success highlights the strength of Queensland's innovation ecosystem and the impact local innovators can have on international markets.

Congratulations to all winners and best of luck to those representing Queensland at the Australian Export Awards in Canberra this November.

📸 Image credit: Helitak Firefighting Equipment

🚀 From event to evergreen impactOne of the projects supported through Queensland's Innovation Events Fund is continuing ...
12/10/2026

🚀 From event to evergreen impact

One of the projects supported through Queensland's Innovation Events Fund is continuing to deliver value well beyond the original event.

TAKHACK's Veteran Upskilling Webinar Series has now been made publicly available as a free learning resource, bringing together insights from experienced Defence professionals, founders, investors and industry leaders.

The series is designed to support Veterans and Defence industry professionals interested in:
✅ Entrepreneurship and innovation
✅ Starting or joining a startup
✅ Business and commercialisation
✅ Transitioning into the private capital sector

With webinar recordings, downloadable resources and supporting materials all available in one place, the platform creates an ongoing knowledge-sharing resource for Australia's Veteran, startup and Defence communities.

🔗 Veteran Upskilling Resource: https://bzv.notion.site/veteran-upskilling

This is exactly the kind of lasting impact we love to see through the Innovation Events Fund, where investment in events helps create connections, build capability and leave behind resources that continue to benefit Queensland's innovation ecosystem long after the event concludes.

Congratulations to the TAKHACK and Beaten Zone Venture Partners team on bringing this valuable resource to life.

Strong partnerships create strong businesses.That's why we're inviting businesses to join the Queensland Business Roadsh...
11/10/2026

Strong partnerships create strong businesses.

That's why we're inviting businesses to join the Queensland Business Roadshow 2026.

This practical event series is designed to help businesses better understand government procurement, connect with key decision-makers, explore future opportunities and build relationships that support long-term growth.

Meet government experts, hear directly from industry partners, and gain insights that can help position your business for success.

📍 Maryborough | 20 October 2026: https://bit.ly/3VU8v5f
📍 Gympie | 21 October 2026: https://bit.ly/4jJQi4d
📍 Gladstone | 5 November 2026: https://bit.ly/3VuDIfj

More roadshows are also planned across Queensland, so now is the perfect time to get involved.

🔗 Register now and join us to Unlock Potential. Build Partnerships. Accelerate Growth.

For more information email [email protected].

Turning e-waste into opportunity ♻️💡What if end-of-life technology could do more than avoid landfill?Queensland-based, F...
07/10/2026

Turning e-waste into opportunity ♻️💡

What if end-of-life technology could do more than avoid landfill?

Queensland-based, First Nations-owned social enterprise WV Technologies (WV Tech) is helping organisations securely recycle and repurpose technology while creating meaningful social and environmental outcomes.

Each year, WV Tech manages nearly two million kilograms of electronic waste, recovering valuable materials, extending the life of IT equipment through refurbishment and reuse, and ensuring sensitive information is securely destroyed to the highest global standards.

But the impact goes beyond e-waste. Through its connection to the Worldview Foundation, WV Tech reinvests profits into community programs and creates employment and development pathways for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Supported through Queensland's innovation ecosystem, WV Tech demonstrates how homegrown innovation can deliver commercial success while advancing sustainability, strengthening communities and creating lasting impact.

Read the story 👉 https://bit.ly/4yAAHsv

Have Your Say – Join the Stormwater Challenge Ideation ProcessThe Stormwater Challenge is being delivered under the GBR ...
07/10/2026

Have Your Say – Join the Stormwater Challenge Ideation Process

The Stormwater Challenge is being delivered under the GBR Urban Technology and Innovation Fund, jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments.

We are hosting ideation sessions in October, exploring how innovation could help address stormwater impacts on the Great Barrier Reef, including how new approaches can be tested, adopted and scaled.

To participate, you can register for one of two online sessions:
➕ Thursday 8 October 2-4pm: https://bit.ly/3TP9p2r
➕ Wednesday 14 October 9:30-10:30am: https://bit.ly/47opyiF

The Stormwater Challenge needs to be informed by people with different experiences and roles across the sector.

Your perspective matters.

More information is available on the website 👉 https://bit.ly/4vqjRuN

🏆 Congratulations to our Female Founders team on winning the Public Sector Excellence Award at the 2026 Women in Technol...
06/10/2026

🏆 Congratulations to our Female Founders team on winning the Public Sector Excellence Award at the 2026 Women in Technology Awards.

Through Queensland's nation-leading Backing Female Founders Program, the team is helping more women turn innovative ideas into successful businesses while strengthening Queensland's innovation ecosystem.

The program has already supported more than 2,800 Queensland female founders, delivering targeted funding, capability-building, mentoring and ecosystem partnerships to help women start, grow and scale innovative ventures.

Key initiatives include:

👉 Supporting 1,000 female entrepreneurs through the Accelerating Female Founders Program.

👉 Investing approximately $2 million through the Female Founders Co-Investment Fund, helping leverage more than $16 million in investment.

👉 Delivering investment readiness support, mentoring and education to help founders access capital and grow their businesses.

Congratulations to the team on this well-deserved recognition and their ongoing work to empower women entrepreneurs and drive innovation across Queensland.

Queensland is where great ideas become real-world solutions. 🌍 The Queensland Government's new Science and Innovation St...
05/10/2026

Queensland is where great ideas become real-world solutions. 🌍

The Queensland Government's new Science and Innovation Strategy, Ideas into Impact: From discovery to delivery, sets a clear plan to accelerate ideas, unlock investment and activate partnerships that help turn innovation into real-world outcomes.

A key action under the strategy is the establishment of Queensland's new Chief Innovator role. ☝️

Working alongside the Queensland Chief Scientist and leading the Office of Commercialisation, the Chief Innovator will help connect researchers, entrepreneurs, industry, investors and government to strengthen commercialisation pathways, support investment-ready ventures and unlock greater value from Queensland's ideas, talent and research capability.

This is a unique opportunity to help more Queensland ideas become businesses, more businesses become industries, and more industries create jobs for Queenslanders.

If you have a track record in innovation, commercialisation, investment, entrepreneurship or economic development, we'd love to hear from you.

📍 Brisbane
📅 Applications close 23 October 2026
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-702401-26

We are so proud to be partnering with the Indigenous Australian Datathon in Cairns on October 30 – November 1 to solve c...
05/10/2026

We are so proud to be partnering with the Indigenous Australian Datathon in Cairns on October 30 – November 1 to solve community issues with groundbreaking AI and big data solutions!

The Datathon is a 2-day event that brings together a diverse group of data professionals, Indigenous communities and students to explore digital and data-driven solutions to solve real-world Indigenous community challenges in Australia.

If you've got an interest - come and join us, this event is open to all people with various backgrounds and expertise! All you need to do is bring your passion & openness to learn.

👉 Sign up here: https://indigenousaustraliandatathon.com/

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