Regional Enablers Providers

The Pathways to Innovation program creates structured engagement between startups and students, transforming education into experience through work-integrated learning, product testing, industry challenges, and events that foster collaboration, innovation, and diversity in tech.

Who is it for?

This program is designed to benefit a range of participants from the local innovation ecosystem – particularly by bridging the gap between educational outcomes and industry demands. Key groups who will be served by the program include:

• Students attending educational institutions (secondary and tertiary)
• Secondary and tertiary educational institutions
• Gold Coast industry partners (including start-ups and scaleups, innovative non-profits, small to medium enterprises, and corporates focused on intrapreneurship)

Key dates

Expressions of interest are now open.

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NextGen Student Incubator, hosted by Cohort Innovation Space and Griffith University provides support to connect students with industry professionals, resources, and events including hackathons and pre-accelerators to launch startups.

Who is it for?

University enrolled students and researchers. This program supports students across diverse research pathways, including full-time and part-time HDR researchers, online learners, and undergraduate and postgraduate students. It is open to all enrolled students from all universities eager to turn their innovative ideas into successful ventures.

Key dates

Expressions of interest are now open.

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UiLab’s AI Machine Learning Programs

UiLab offers AI Machine Learning education through accessible programs and events designed to translate emerging technology into local success stories. These programs help people and businesses learn how to use AI tools to grow and advance their careers in our rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Who Can Join?

Open to everyone - beginners, experts, and young people. Each event has a different focus and most are designed for individuals without technical backgrounds, business owners, and anyone wanting to build their future in emerging technologies. We're creating pathways that position our community to thrive in the digital future.

How to Get Involved

You can register your interest for upcoming programs and events to be part of Logan's growing tech community.

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Tokenizer by Peregian Digital Hub equips businesses and proactive learners in the Noosa region with practical AI skills through expert-led training, hands-on experimentation, and collaborative projects that help launch startups, unlock innovation, and improve employability.

Who is it for?

Sunshine Coast based-businesses, innovators, and entrepreneurs with an interest in AI.

Key dates

Expressions of interest are now open.

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Silicon Coast, in partnership with ACS Labs, has launched - Leading Ecosystem Activation Partnerships Forward (LEAP FWD) a three-year Accelerator and Incubation Program designed to fuel innovation and growth on the Sunshine Coast.

Who is it for?

Sunshine Coast based-businesses, innovators, and entrepreneurs

Key Dates

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The GrowHer program is on a mission to empower young women across regional Queensland, providing 450 students with the skills, mentorship, and connections to thrive in AgTech. Designed for female students in years 7–12, GrowHer equips the next generation of agripreneurs with the tools to innovate, collaborate, and lead in agriculture's tech-driven future.

Who is it for?

Regional female high school students Year 7–12.

Key Date

Sunshine Coast: 23 June 2026
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Grow Bundaberg Agtech and Innovation Program by Regional Business HQ supports Bundaberg entrepreneurs and agribusinesses by encouraging innovation and Agtech adoption through workshops, event delegations, incubator programs, forums and solutions exchanges.

Who is it for?

Entrepreneurs and agribusinesses in the Bundaberg region.

Key dates

Expressions of interest are now open.

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This program drives renewable energy innovation in Gladstone, offering students, businesses, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders access to problem solving challenges, networking and industry events—building skills, connections and valuable opportunities.

Who is it for?

Students, innovators, businesses and the community with priority cohorts of youth, First Nations peoples and women. It will benefit entrepreneurs, startups, researchers, academics, investors, policymakers, industry professionals and educators looking to enhance renewable energy innovation in the region.

Key Dates

Expressions of interest are now open.

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Rural Enabler supports the adoption of technology in Central and Western Queensland agribusinesses by fostering collaboration across networks, building relationships through tailored, place-based upskilling, education and training as well as a delivering a unique, locally delivered accelerator program that will enable tailored AgTech solutions for local producers.

Who is it for?

All those interested in AgTech in Central and Western Queensland particularly producers and agricultural service providers

Key Dates

• Wednesday 29 April 2026: Agtech Accelerator – Cohort 1 Information Session
  • REGISTER: Rural Enabler Agtech Accelerator – Information Session
• July 2026: Agtech Accelerator – Cohort 1 delivery
  • Date: TBA
  • Location: Emerald
• July to December 2026: Providing AgTech training in the region

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The Advancing Young Female Founders through AgTech by GrowHer Program is on a mission to empower young women across regional Queensland, providing 450 students with the skills, mentorship, and connections to thrive in AgTech. Designed for female students in years 7-12, GrowHer equips the next generation of agripreneurs with the tools to innovate, collaborate, and lead in agriculture's tech-driven future.

Who is it for?

Regional female high school students Year 7-12

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Impact10X offers a structured simulator and venture building program for regional Queensland startups with mentorship, funding, and networking to develop market-ready ventures and pitch to investors.

Who is it for?

Startups, researchers, and innovators in regional Queensland. Priority is given to early-stage founders, venture builders, and entrepreneurs needing mentorship, funding, and an innovation network.

Key Dates

• Connectivity Café Plus (Key Speaker and Networking) – Every last Wednesday of the month online
• Impact 10X 3-day Simulator from 1–3 September 2026 in Gladstone
• Impact 10X Venture Builder Program from October 2026 to April 2027

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The Smart Precinct NQ Regional Enablers Program fosters collaboration between entrepreneurs, businesses, industry leaders, researchers, and government to advance innovation in Townsville and the North Queensland region. Each year a targeted program of initiatives drives innovation, inclusivity, and resilience. Explore the highlights from the 2025 Circular Futures NQ Summit.

Key program activities for 2026 include:

• Founder Pitch Showcase to provide a structured program culminating in an opportunity to present your business in a structured pitch environment in front of an engaged audience and an Investor and Ecosystem Panel, including leaders from industry, research and the North Queensland business community.
• Founder Capability Development Program including: an investment readiness workshop, one-on-one support to refine your pitch, participation in the live Pitch Showcase, a professionally recorded pitch video, a synthesised summary of feedback, ideas and connections, post-event coaching to turn insights into clear next steps
• Reef City Innovation Tour – a curated City Innovation in Practice experience bringing together founders, investors and key stakeholders to explore innovation and sustainability in action across the region, and to deepen connections within the ecosystem.

Who is it for?

Entrepreneurs, business owners, innovators and industry representatives, investors, government representatives and policymakers, researchers and academics, community leaders, First Nations representatives, sustainability practitioners and those with an interest in driving sustainable and innovative solutions within their sectors- grass roots up! By strengthening the regional innovation ecosystem, it ensures businesses, entrepreneurs, and leaders can connect, collaborate, and implement impactful solutions for a sustainable, circular future.

Key Dates

• Founder Pitch Showcase | Thursday 28 May 2026 from 5.30pm
• Reef City Innovation Tour | Friday 29 May 2026 from 8am to 2pm
• Pitch applications close | Wednesday 29 April 2026

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Impact10X offers a structured simulator and venture building program for regional Queensland startups with mentorship, funding, and networking to develop market-ready ventures and pitch to investors.

Who is it for?

Startups, researchers, and innovators in regional Queensland. Priority is given to early-stage founders, venture builders, and entrepreneurs needing mentorship, funding, and an innovation network.

Key Dates

• Connectivity Café Plus (Key Speaker and Networking) – Every last Wednesday of the month online
• Impact 10X 3-day Simulator B from 24–26 June 2026
• Impact 10X Venture Builder Program from October 2026 to April 2027

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Launching Tropical Innovation boosts innovation driven enterprises in Tropical Queensland and is based in Cairns. The program offers a comprehensive suite of services including mentoring, workshops, pitch and showcasing opportunities and introductions.

Who is it for?

Startups and is non sector specific from idea through to growth. There are also opportunities for ecosystem enablers to support founders.

Key Dates

Regular events and mentoring can be found on the website or by signing up to the mailing list

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This program will support First Nations innovation facilitation and offer activities to attract First Nations entrepreneurs into the innovation ecosystem to boost First Nation-owned innovation-driven enterprises in North Queensland.

Who is it for?

First Nations peoples, non-established businesses who want to become established, established businesses, entrepreneurs, founders and companies who can support First Nations businesses.

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Impact10X offers a structured simulator and venture building program for regional Queensland startups with mentorship, funding, and networking to develop market-ready ventures and pitch to investors.

Who is it for?

Startups, researchers, and innovators in regional Queensland. Priority is given to early-stage founders, venture builders, and entrepreneurs needing mentorship, funding, and an innovation network.

Key Dates

• Connectivity Café Plus (Key Speaker and Networking) – Every last Wednesday of the month
• Impact 10X 3-day Simulator – N/A (Townsville and Gladstone in 2026)
• Impact 10X Venture Builder Program from October 2026 to April 2027

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The GrowHer program is on a mission to empower young women across regional Queensland, providing 450 students with the skills, mentorship, and connections to thrive in AgTech. Designed for female students in years 7–12, GrowHer equips the next generation of agripreneurs with the tools to innovate, collaborate, and lead in agriculture's tech-driven future.

Who is it for?

Regional female high school students Year 7–12

Key Date

Cairns 18 June 2026

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Targeted workshops, events and resources to advance innovation in AgTech for a reduced regional carbon footprint in the Greater Whitsunday region.

Who is it for?

Agribusiness and other agriculture stakeholders primarily within the Isaac, Whitsunday and Mackay regional footprint as well as stakeholders outside of this region, who would benefit from the region’s AgTech insights

Key Dates

ZeroIn: Irrigation Event – 13 May 2026

Exploring the region’s next priority AgTech. ZeroIn Events are designed to do a deep dive into one of the five priority decarbonisation technologies identified from the Mastermind Event. Register now.

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This program supports Greater Whitsunday Innovation’s Future Growth Strategy by delivering targeted initiatives that build digital capability and support innovation-led and innovation-driven businesses across the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday region. The role is focused on translating strategy into action through the coordination of mentoring, digital adoption activities and industry engagement that respond directly to regional needs. The program prioritises practical outcomes, supporting businesses to implement systems, improve efficiency, explore new opportunities and build long-term capability. A key objective is to strengthen Greater Whitsunday Innovation’s sustainability by delivering high-value programs that increase participation, respond to demand and create ongoing pathways for business growth and innovation.

Who is it for?

• Regional SMEs ready to adopt digital tools and improve operations
• Innovation-led and innovation-driven businesses seeking growth and scalability
• Industry stakeholders and partners contributing to regional capability building.

Key Activities

• Host Tech Verge Summit and Showcase event 28 & 29 May 2026 Tech for Good. Smarter Business. Stronger Region.
• Delivery of mentoring and capability-building programs aligned to regional demand
• Industry events, workshops and networking opportunities
• Ongoing engagement with businesses to support digital adoption and innovation outcomes.

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Supporting adoption of technology in Central and Western Queensland agribusinesses by fostering collaboration across a network, building relationships through tailored, place-based upskilling, education and training as well as a delivering a unique, locally-delivered accelerator program that will enable tailored AgTech solutions for local producers.

Who is it for?

All those interested in AgTech in Central and Western Queensland particularly producers and agricultural service providers

Key Dates

• Wednesday 29 April 2026 – Agtech Accelerator – Information Session
  • REGISTER for the Rural Enabler Agtech Accelerator Information Session
• July to December 2026 – Agtech Accelerator – Cohort 2 recruitment
• 2027 – Agtech Accelerator – Cohort 2 delivery in the region
• 2027 – Providing AgTech training in the region

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The GrowHer program is on a mission to empower young women across regional Queensland, providing 450 students with the skills, mentorship, and connections to thrive in AgTech. Designed for female students in years 7–12, GrowHer equips the next generation of agripreneurs with the tools to innovate, collaborate, and lead in agriculture's tech-driven future.

Who is it for?

Regional female high school students Year 7–12

Key Date

Longreach 3 June 2026

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