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🌟 Industry Research Foundations Grant Recipient Announcements 🌟 🎉 Celebrating Industry Research Foundations Grant Recipients! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that $481,000 has been awarded to six recipients through the Industry Research Foundations program. This funding supports small-to-medium sized Queensland businesses to employ university graduates to undertake short-term, industry-led projects, advancing new innovative products, processes, or services. These projects leverage emerging technology across sectors including agriculture, construction, and the environment, driving Queensland’s innovation landscape forward. From sustainable agricultural solutions to groundbreaking construction techniques, these initiatives are set to empower our communities and fuel economic growth. Congratulations to all recipients! Stay tuned as they bring their innovative ideas to life, contributing to a brighter and more sustainable future for Queensland! 🌱 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gJJ5C7yB. #IndustryResearch #Innovation #QueenslandBusiness #EmergingTech #Collaboration

Brisbane’s Work Window is transforming career exploration with groundbreaking virtual reality, thanks to support from Advance Queensland and the Department of Tourism and Sport. 🚀 What’s Happening? 🎓 Immersive VR: Students are stepping into roles like a chef at Emporium Hotel or a marine tour guide in the Great Barrier Reef—all from their classrooms! 🌐 Interactive Insights: VR headsets allow students to explore tourism careers and interact with industry pros. Student Feedback: Falqin from Aviation High said, “It was fantastic to see the job and ask questions. It really helped me understand what it’s like!” Looking Forward: Cameron Martin, Co-Founder of Work Window, highlights how VR is bridging school and workplace experiences, while Young Tourism Leader Julia Wardle notes the excitement this tech brings to tourism careers. Advance Queensland is excited to support this innovative project, paving the way for Queensland’s future tourism talent! 🌟 #VirtualReality #TourismCareers #Innovation #AdvanceQueensland #VRExperience

🚀 Calling all Sportstech Innovators! 🚀 Applications are now open for the next cohort of the ASTN-GSIC "Business of Sport" Pre-Accelerator Program. If you’re a startup founder, entrepreneur, or intrapreneur with a passion for sports and technology, this program is for you! 🌟 Why Join? - Turn your innovative ideas into market-ready products. - Learn from the best with insights from industry leaders. - Validate your business ideas and align them with long-term goals. - Gain access to resources and mentorship to propel your sportstech journey forward. 💡 Who Should Apply? Whether you’re an athlete, sports coach, tech entrepreneur, sports practitioner, or someone with a research background looking to commercialise your ideas, this is your chance! 🔗 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/gAwznamA Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of sports innovation! Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation QIC GSIC powered by Microsoft City of Perth Nicola Wightman Bailey Wallace Advance Queensland Jeff Greenhill Trade and Investment Queensland Sean Bohannon City of Gold Coast Ben Foster Lachlan McKellar Peter McGuinness Nick McGuire Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct Craig Rowsell Melissa Jardine Griffith University Duncan Free OAM Naomi McCarthy Jackson Collins Ellie Beer Popi Sotiriadou (A/Prof, Dr, SFHEA) Tim Klar QSport QUT (Queensland University of Technology) Emily Rosemond OLY Kerrie Mengersen Angela Dahlke (B.Sc.Hons. M.Laws. M.Bus. FIPTA) The University of Queensland John Cairney Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) Brisbane 2032 Netball Queensland & the Queensland Firebirds Teale Blessington Jessica Corones Gandel Invest STWS - Sports Tech World Series Corey Bell #SportsTech #Innovation #Startups #BusinessOfSport #ASTN #Entrepreneurship #PreAccelerator #SportsBusiness #TechEntrepreneurs

Do you have ideas to help us develop ⬇️ ...a solution to automate wildlife image processing from sensor cameras in order to improve efficiency and accuracy of data analysis? Well, the Queensland Government’s Science division and Advance Queensland wants your help! Millions of images are captured monitoring Queensland’s wildlife, providing a wealth of data for conservation efforts. However, manually processing millions of images is labour intensive. We’re seeking an innovation solution to help automate wildlife image processing including filtering out irrelevant images, identifying species, facilitating the extraction of population trends and habitat utilisation patterns.    Funding of up to $100,000 is available to apply your idea to automate.    Apply now by visiting https://lnkd.in/ehTibVi5  #AdvanceQueensland

Queensland is brimming with incredible resources and support networks that have been instrumental in turning entrepreneurial dreams into reality. Whether it's mentorship, financial grants, collaborative workspaces, or educational workshops, local support plays a vital role in nurturing the journey of innovation. We want to hear YOUR story! 📣 How have local resources or support networks in Queensland contributed to your success? 💬 Drop a comment below and let us in on the community gems that have propelled your projects and ideas. Your experience could be the guiding light for fellow innovators on their path to achievement. #QueenslandInnovators #SuccessStories #LocalSupport #CommunityImpact #ShareYourJourney

🌟 Exciting News for Female Founders! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that Heatseeker, led by Co-Founders Kate O’Keeffe and Fiona Triaca, is the latest recipient of the Female Founders Co-Investment Fund from Advance Queensland! This program is designed to support women-led startups through their early-stage capital raises. 🚀 Advance Queensland is investing $200,000 to help Heatseeker accelerate their growth. Their AI-powered software-as-a-service tool is transforming how companies grow with quick easy live market experiments. 👏 Congratulations to Kate, Fiona and the Heatseeker team! Your technology is a great example of how backing female founders is backing the entire industry! #BackingFemaleFounders #WomenInTech #Innovation #Queensland #Startups #AI #Entrepreneurship

But, what is innovation? Let's clear the air about what it really means to be at the forefront of industry. 👨💻 Myth #1: "You're just playing on your computer all day, right?" Reality: Tech innovators are problem solvers and creators, turning complex challenges into ground-breaking solutions that can change the world. 🎮 Myth #2: "Isn't it just like making tech?" Reality: Innovation can occur in any field, including education, social policy, business models, and everyday processes. ☕ Myth #3: "Everything has already been thought of!" Reality: Start-ups and small businesses are often the breeding grounds for disruptive ideas due to their agility and willingness to take risks. 🎨 Myth #4: "Tech is all about coding and nothing else, right?" Reality: It's as much about creativity and design as it is about coding — innovators are often modern-day artists in disguise. Innovation is not a solo journey or a monotonous task. It's a vibrant, collaborative, and dynamic field that's as diverse as the problems it aims to solve. So, next time a friend or family member holds onto one of these myths, share your story! Tell us in the comments one misconception you’ve debunked about your role as a tech innovator. 🎉

Help to unlock the secrets of Queensland’s wildlife! 🦎 The Queensland Government’s Science division and Advance Queensland wants your help to find a solution to automate wildlife image processing from sensor cameras in order to improve efficiency and accuracy of data analysis.   Millions of images are captured monitoring Queensland’s wildlife, providing a wealth of data for conservation efforts. However, manually processing millions of images is labour intensive. We’re seeking an innovation solution to help automate wildlife image processing including filtering out irrelevant images, identifying species, facilitating the extraction of population trends and habitat utilisation patterns.    Funding of up to $100,000 is available to apply your idea to automate.    Apply now by visiting https://lnkd.in/ehTibVi5  #AdvanceQueensland

At Advance Queensland, we’re on a mission to celebrate and integrate innovation into the rich tapestry of our culture, right alongside our love for sport and sunshine. But to truly spread the innovation message, we need the authentic voices of our changemakers – that's YOU! This is why we produced this storytelling resource kit. By telling your stories, you inspire others to innovate. You showcase the Queensland innovation story. 📖 Storytelling Resource Kit: 💡 Reflect with key questions to define your story 📚 Dive into the elements of compelling storytelling 🎭 Explore stagecraft to bring your narrative to life Your stories of innovation are not just narratives; they're catalysts that inspire, fuel creativity, and showcase the vibrant culture of innovation in Queensland. Ready to tell your tale and ignite the spark of innovation? ➡️ Download the Storytelling Resource Kits now and start shaping the Queensland innovation story today! https://lnkd.in/ggbJywme #AdvanceQueensland #InnovationCulture #StartupStories #EntrepreneurResources #ShareYourStory

🎊 As the Paralympic Games kicked off yesterday, we're thrilled to announce a major leap forward in fair competition. Queensland will be at the forefront of sporting inclusion with a cutting-edge AI system for athlete classification, ready for the 2032 Games. Advance Queensland, in partnership with The University of Queensland and FOME.ai, is investing over $1.5 million to develop an AI-powered system that ensures fair and accurate classification for Para athletes worldwide. This innovation will break down barriers, making Paralympic sports more accessible, especially for those in remote regions. But that's not all! Through the Private Sector Pathways Inclusive Sport Tech challenge, three trailblazing businesses are also making waves: 👉Cerge is enhancing accessibility in sports venues with their Companion Website and App, empowering users and boosting participation across Queensland. 👉 Able Digital Wellness is bringing sports into every home with a platform that personalises experiences and connects users with local programs, ensuring everyone has a chance to get involved. 👉 BowerBird Industries is redefining fitness with the Virtual Handbike, a versatile tool for exercise, rehabilitation, and competitive training, complete with custom-fit capabilities. These innovations are setting the stage for a more inclusive sporting future, empowering the next generation of Paralympians and expanding opportunities for people with disabilities. 🌟 #Innovation #InclusiveSports #AdvanceQueensland Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gK7Ryc-B