Why we exist
Advance Queensland has a clear focus on supporting Queensland innovators, entrepreneurs and researchers to solve tomorrow’s problems.
Visionary Queenslanders are addressing challenges with new and innovative ways of thinking. Queensland needs a thriving knowledge economy for the future and we’re here to give a helping hand to Queenslanders who have great new ideas.
What we do
Advance Queensland helps innovators turn their fresh concepts into reality. We help foster breakthroughs by funding innovation, supporting research and promoting entrepreneurial excellence.
We support Queensland innovation in a range of productive ways:
- funding and promoting programs and grants
- organising and promoting events
- sharing resources and information
- supporting networks and connection
- sharing updates on innovation news in Queensland.
From July 2022, when we launched our first 10-year Roadmap, creating a whole-of-government plan, the impact so far has been significant:
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$108 million
in funding committed
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23%
of recipients are based in regional Queensland
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35%
identify as female and 8% identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
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8,000+ jobs
supported by projects
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30%
of these jobs have been reported by regional recipients, 29% by female recipients and 9% by First Nations recipients.
Focusing on Queensland’s future
Advance Queensland’s strategies are moving us forward to a brighter future for Queenslanders. Regular reports monitor and measure our performance and progress towards achieving our goals.
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Our strategies
Discover our strategies for the future of Queensland innovation. Our long-term vision sets out roadmaps to help us build a future economy in key priority areas.
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Our performance
Find out how we’re delivering our goal of driving a more diversified Queensland economy to strengthen regional growth and create jobs.
Queensland Chief Entrepreneur
The Queensland Chief Entrepreneur works with Advance Queensland to build and promote innovative entrepreneurship and investment.
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The role of the Queensland Chief Entrepreneur
The Queensland Chief Entrepreneur (QCE) is the first of its kind in Australia. We have a strong goal — to accelerate Queensland through innovation and entrepreneurship.