The word is out that Queensland is a great place to live, work, study, invest, innovate, and do business.
Gone are the days when Queensland was perceived as place where not much happens, with an economy reliant on beaches, mines, and farms.
The state is emerging as a leader in transitioning to a future-focused economy that embraces innovation and technology.
It’s home to a thriving start-up sector, with Brisbane moving into the top 100 global start-up ecosystems (ranked 81 in the 2023 Start Up Genome report, up from 101) this year.
South East Queensland is now the fastest-growing region for tech jobs in Australia, with 140,000 people working in the sector.
Queensland is the birthplace of many internationally successful companies, including online education giant GO1, facade assessment system creator Voltin, and flood forecasting pioneer FloodMapp.
With so much happening in the Sunshine State, the team behind the renowned Australia’s Nobel Laureates: State of Our Innovation Nation journal has taken a deep dive into Queensland’s innovation efforts in their new Convergence: Queensland Economic and Innovation Special Report.
The report showcases innovation currently happening across a range of sectors, including medical research, agriculture, renewable energy, and disaster management. It takes a closer look at extended reality applications for industry and the untapped potential of female entrepreneurs.
Queensland Chief Entrepreneur Julia Spicer also shares her thoughts on the importance of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across our regional communities.
Read Queensland’s Economic and Innovation Special Report stories below:
- Regions need support to do the heavy lifting on journey to net zero - by Julia Spicer OAM, Queensland Chief Entrepreneur
- Future proofing food and fibre - Queensland’s reputation for producing high quality, safe and trusted food and fibre is being boosted by AgTech’s innovative technology delivering essential products and services at home and across the globe
- The innovative scenarios testing Queensland’s disaster strategies - the Queensland Government’s innovative work in climate risk management aims to save lives, homes, the environment, and resources, creating a more resilient future for everyone
- 3D-printed brains and digital twins: Gold Coast’s trailblazing medical research - Queensland’s Gold Coast usually brings to mind images of beaches and luxury high-rise apartments rather than cutting edge medical research and innovation, but since 2021 is the site of world-first work that could change the lives of us all in the future
- Breaking barriers: Queensland's mission to empower female entrepreneurs - Queensland is bridging the gap for female entrepreneurs, helping them unlock their business potential and fostering an environment of innovation
- Queensland poised to supercharge economy with clean energy – a massive $62 billion Energy and Jobs plan is transforming the Sunshine State into the nation’s renewable powerhouse – reducing emissions, creating thousands of jobs and unlocking new export opportunities
- Queensland is a hub for extended reality tech - Karen Sanders of Queensland’s XR Hub is pushing government and business to consider virtual reality as more than a party trick
- Interview with the Queensland Premier: investing into Queensland’s Innovation and economic future.
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