Innovation stories

9 August 2024 Optimising North Queensland's power grid for renewables

Discover how James Cook University and Powerlink Queensland are collaborating to create a cleaner, more efficient energy future.

8 August 2024 Innovation paves the way for sustainable aquaculture expansion in Queensland

Central Queensland University is leading a groundbreaking project to revolutionise aquaculture in Queensland. By developing a new method for extracting nutrients from wastewater, this project aims to create a sustainable and profitable industry.

26 July 2024 Q-SEED: Transforming Townsville’s economy through local procurement

The Q-SEED project aims to revitalise Townsville's economy by increasing local spending and creating jobs for young people through social procurement practices. Led by CQUniversity, Q-SEED brings together businesses and community to create a sustainable economic future for Townsville.

17 July 2024 Slow fashion fast becoming popular

The story of Delvene Cockatoo-Collins, a Quandamooka artist who creates stunning clothing that blends tradition with modern design. The article also explores Delvene's journey as an artist, her creative process inspired by her ancestors and culture, and the importance of…

31 May 2024 World-First precision pest management solution

Queensland-based innovator RapidAIM is leading a groundbreaking project in collaboration with the Queensland University of Technology and BASF Australia Ltd.

30 May 2024 Private Sector Pathways Program helps to fuel tourism industry transformation

The tourism industry plays a critical role in Queensland’s economy and is on the cusp of significant growth. This continued expansion presents a chance to embrace innovative solutions and tackle challenges head-on. Thanks to a collaboration between the Private Sector…

29 May 2024 Queensland businesses triumph in Inclusive Sport Tech Challenge

The playing field is about to get a whole lot more level in Queensland. Three innovative businesses have been awarded funding as part of Advance Queensland’s Private Sector Pathways Inclusive Sport Technology Challenge. Each company – Cerge, Able Digital Wellness,…

24 May 2024 Unearthing the potential of Australian stingless bee propolis

Dr Trong Tran, a senior lecturer in organic chemistry at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), has been awarded $360,000 as part of the Industry Research Fellowships program. This fellowship will support Dr Tran’s groundbreaking research on native stingless…

16 May 2024 Taking on the big challenge of removing fool’s gold in copper processing

Industry Research Fellowship support is helping Dr Liza Forbes find a solution to one of mineral processing’s biggest challenges — fool’s gold.

14 May 2024 Is spider venom the solution to controlling locusts?

Meet Dr Shaodong Guo, a molecular biologist, who is leading a groundbreaking project at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) with the potential to revolutionise locust control in Queensland. Australian plague locusts have the ability to cause severe damage…