Innovation stories

14 May 2024 Powering a greener future for Queensland’s rail industry

Imagine a future where Queensland's freight trains, leave a smaller carbon footprint and boost the state's competitiveness? This is the vision driving Dr Qing Wu, a leading researcher in freight trains, supported by $360,000 funding from the Industry Research Fellowships.

9 May 2024 Supporting global athletes’ mental health from Queensland

When Female Founder Annie Devitt created a technology platform, iNSPIRETEK, to help the mental health and wellbeing of athletes, support from Advance Queensland gave her business a head-start.

24 April 2024 Transforming the Food and Agribusiness Ecosystem in regional Queensland

Sunshine Coast-based Food and Agribusiness Network is adopting innovation to drive change and collaboration through clusters of related food and agribusinesses, thanks to a Regional Futures Collaborative Project.

2 April 2024 Questagame founders find success at Tropical Innovation Festival

In 2018, Andrew and Malika Robinson relocated their eco-tech startup, Guardians of the Earth to Cairns through a successful application with our Hot DesQ program.

9 February 2024 Goondiwindi algae farm scores important food grade certification in an Australia-first

Goondiwindi-based Algae Pharm has scored a big win for one of Australia’s emerging agricultural industries: algae farming.

15 January 2024 From fishing trip antics to eco-innovation: the inspiring journey of the Salty Monkey

Dennis Fay is a firefighter with a unique passion for adventure and preserving his Torres Strait Islander heritage. It all started on a fishing trip when Dennis and his friends decided to add some fun by wearing monkey masks. Their…

8 December 2023 From kitchen table to global paw-sibilities: the remarkable rise of Huds & Toke

Sunshine Coast pet treat company Huds & Toke has captured the tastebuds of discerning pets and their devoted owners across the globe.

8 December 2023 New Palm Island Digital Service Centre creates jobs and opportunities in the digital economy

A new community-owned and operated Digital Service Centre on Palm Island is now fully operational, providing local people with valuable digital skills training, employment opportunities, and career pathways in Queensland’s growing digital sector. The Palm Island Community Company (PICC) was…

20 October 2023 From baby mess to Aussie success: the Strucket invention story

Innovation is about seeking a solution to a challenge – whether it’s as big as dealing with climate change or finding a better way to manage an everyday problem.

3 October 2023 Ignite Ideas recipient rises as global leader in aerial firefighting innovation

A Queensland invention to fight fires from the air became a global leader after Ignite Ideas funding helped to commercialise the technology.