Innovation stories

2 December 2025 Celebrating the success of the inaugural Regional Enablers Program Summit

The inaugural Regional Enablers Program Summit was held at The Precinct on Thursday 30 and Friday 31 October 2025, bringing together 15 Regional Enablers Providers from across Queensland – from the Far North to the Gold Coast – to share…

13 November 2025 Helen Rose: Sharing First Nations wellness with the world

Discover how Helen Rose Pty Ltd, founded by a proud First Nations woman, is blending native Australian botanicals with innovation to redefine wellness, supported by the Queensland Government’s Backing Female Founders Program.

7 November 2025 Building a sustainable future for our oceans with cost-effective artificial reefs

Discover how Legacy Habitats, a Queensland innovator, is reshaping our oceans with their groundbreaking artificial reefs and what this means for Australia’s future.

21 October 2025 A digital leap for the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsundays Region

The Greater Whitsunday region has a new flagship innovation event called Tech Verge, delivered in May 2025 by Greater Whitsunday Innovation (GWI) with support from the Queensland Government’s Regional Enablers Program (REP).

22 September 2025 A digital gathering on connection and creativity

Something Digital, a two-day conference from 26 – 27 August that brought digital leaders and innovators to The Tivoli in Brisbane.

15 September 2025 Innovative tech to boost crocodile safety

A groundbreaking new device is on the horizon to help track crocodiles in Queensland’s waterways.

1 September 2025 Traditional knowledge and tech lead to Indigenous community solutions

With support from the Queensland Government, the Indigenous Australian Datathon is a community-led innovation event that opens up digital opportunities for First Nations entrepreneurs, innovators, and communities through tech-driven collaboration.

19 August 2025 AI innovation turbocharges laundry business into international markets

Australia’s leading on-demand laundry platform, The Laundry Lady powered by TimeBoss®, has secured $1 million in seed funding to turbocharge its expansion into Canada, the United Kingdom – and beyond.

23 July 2025 Reclaimed tech lights the way for a greener future and social change

A win for the environment, data security and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is emerging from Queensland, as local business WV Technologies sets a remarkable standard for sustainability and social impact in the IT industry.

22 July 2025 AI robotics revolutionises Queensland logistics

A Queensland company is partnering with The ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Hub to develop AI-powered robotics for safer and more efficient container packing and unpacking. Supported by the Innovation Division with $1.5 million in funding from the Industry Research…