Universities and researchers
We are reinvigorating science, research and innovation to help create the knowledge-based jobs of the future.
Our Advance Queensland programs and funds are listed below to help you find the support your need.
You can also view Queensland Government and Australian Government support options.
Industry Research Projects
Supporting opportunities for researchers and industry to translate research outcomes into commercialisation opportunities for innovative services and products.
Engaging Science Grants
Supports events, activities and projects including citizen science projects that increase public participation in science.
One Business
Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by creating pathways to participate in Queensland's innovation economy.
Regional Futures – Collaborative Projects
Creating collaborations across regional Queensland and using innovation to solve challenges.
Agtech and Logistics Hub in Toowoomba
Transforming Queensland’s agricultural sector by facilitating connections, collaboration, partnerships and opportunities to solve industry’s biggest challenges.
CQUniversity Advanced Technology and Innovation Centre (ATIC)
Supporting innovation, education, and job creation in regional Queensland, with a focus on agtech and manufacturing innovations, engineering, communication technology and design.
Industry Research Fellowships
Supporting PhD qualified researchers to undertake original research that will positively impact the translation of research outcomes into practical application.
Partner Up Queensland Regional Science and Innovation Network
The Partner Up Queensland Regional Science and Innovation Network is a state-wide approach to increasing science and innovation engagement in regional Queensland.
Queensland Connects
Bringing together key innovation ecosystem leaders to solve a regional challenge or unlock a key sectoral or regional opportunity that will help connect and grow the sector or region.
Queensland-Chinese Academy of Sciences (Q-CAS) Collaborative Science Fund
Encourages research collaborations between scientists in Queensland and the Chinese Academy of Sciences with grants over 2 years to deliver benefits for Queensland and China.
Science into Industry Initiative
Accelerating the translation of research and development and supporting university and research institute collaborations with industry to build new products and services.