Innovation stories

28 July 2026 Virtual reality empowering students to make insightful career choices

Thanks to the Private Sector Pathways Program, Brisbane-based startup Work Window is reshaping the way students consider their career options — with an exciting virtual experience.

28 July 2026 Voltin takes the lead in technology to safeguard building structures and lives

Award winning Queensland company Voltin has developed automated technology that takes the guess work out of building safety. With an unparalleled ability to locate and identify issues, Voltin's Façade Defect Detection system not only ensures the safety of structures but…

23 July 2026 Startup World Cup Queensland final

The event brought together founders, investors, industry leaders and innovation enthusiasts for an inspiring evening that highlighted the strength and ambition of Queensland’s startup ecosystem.

21 July 2026 AgTech pioneer SwarmFarm Robotics transforms farming with autonomous solutions

SwarmFarm Robotics, a Queensland-based AgTech pioneer, is transforming farming with autonomous robots. Their innovative solutions improve efficiency, reduce chemical usage, and enhance sustainability. Learn how our Ignite Ideas funding helped them grow into a world-leading company.

21 July 2026 A window into the future

Technology developed by Work Window, a leading Brisbane-based innovator in virtual reality (VR) is now helping to captivate Queensland students to showcase careers in the tourism industry.

21 July 2026 Empowering Young Female Founders through AgTech

The GrowHer program is building the next generation of female AgTech leaders across regional Queensland. Delivered through the Queensland Government’s Regional Enablers Program (REP), GrowHer empowers young women with the skills, confidence, and hands‑on experience needed to thrive in a…

21 July 2026 Salty Monkeys: transforming marine conservation through Indigenous innovation

Discover how Salty Monkeys is using technology and Indigenous knowledge to conserve marine life and create sustainable communities

21 July 2026 Tech innovation to take QSO music experiences across Queensland

Thanks to a Private Sector Pathways Program, Imagine Realities pitched an innovative solution to enhance the Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s (QSO) touring program and its engagement with Queensland schools and regional communities.

21 July 2026 Unlocking innovation in the Gold Coast to shape the future of healthcare

With our support, innovative developments in health tech are transforming global healthcare — from the Gold Coast.

21 July 2026 Wearable warming technology aims to end surgical hypothermia

Thermal Armour is on a mission to save lives and revolutionise the global healthcare industry by eradicating surgical hypothermia: a serious and potentially lethal condition that commonly occurs in surgical procedures. Developed in Queensland, the company’s patented Evertec® wearable warming…