Innovation stories

19 June 2026 Queensland Innovators steer the way at Beef 2024

Beef2024, a triennial celebration of all things beef and livestock held in Rockhampton, has showcased some of the latest research and advances in agricultural technology, including several of our program and fund recipients.

24 April 2026 North Queensland leads the way in circular economy innovation

North Queensland is emerging as a leader in the circular economy, driven by initiatives like the inaugural Circular Futures NQ – Innovation and Sustainability Summit held in Townsville in May 2025.

24 March 2026 Revolutionising clinical training with Ignite Ideas funding

SIM3D is a Queensland-based business that designs and manufactures realistic training models for high-acuity, low-occurrence clinical procedures—rare but critical skills that clinicians often only get one chance to master. The business was founded with a clear purpose: to bridge a…

5 February 2026 Empowering women in innovation: Siobhan Coster’s vision for a healthier future

Eclipse Ingredients, led by dietitian-turned-entrepreneur Siobhan Coster, is a Brisbane-based biotechnology startup transforming the way high-value health ingredients are produced.

27 January 2026 Queensland marine parks’ innovative Reef Ranger refit

Learn how innovative upgrades to the Reef Ranger are helping Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) better protect our marine parks, while supporting local jobs and industries in Queensland.

23 January 2026 Empowering First Nations Women: The Story of BLAQ DIAMONDS Women Empowerment

Meet Melisa Drummond-Anderson, a proud First Nations woman and the Founder and Managing Director of BLAQ DIAMONDS Women Empowerment (BDWE). BDWE’s culturally safe, solution-focused programs are transforming lives and empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, particularly domestic violence survivors,…

7 January 2026 NEXTGEN Student Incubator – Empowering Queensland’s Future Innovators

NEXTGEN Student Incubator – Empowering Queensland’s Future Innovators.

22 December 2025 Tech is transforming hospital wait times and paperwork

Discover how Five Faces, supported by the Queensland Government’s Female Founders Co-Investment Fund, is revolutionising healthcare in Australia.

16 December 2025 Regional Enablers Impact10X Program empowering emerging entrepreneurs across Far North Queensland and beyond

Recognising the untapped potential of Far North Queensland’s entrepreneurial community, Mindesigns together with Dr Samantha Horseman launched the Impact10X program in January 2025

3 December 2025 Showcasing the achievements of Ignite+ graduates

Discover how the Queensland Government’s Ignite Program is empowering entrepreneurs and high-growth businesses to succeed. Learn about the recent Ignite+ Commercialisation and Growth and Ignite+ Scale graduations, showcasing the achievements of innovative Queensland businesses and their impact on the state’s…