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Qld to retain its chief entrepreneur

The Queensland government has categorically denied reports it is axing the state’s Chief Entrepreneur position, saying it is currently recruiting for someone to fill the role. Reports in the...

Qld launches $8m space strategy

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Queensland is set to become the “space coast” under the state government’s $8 million industry growth strategy that aims to create 6000 jobs. The strategy will see the state...

State space race gathers pace

Posted on   |  by Joan Westenberg
The Queensland government has ramped up efforts to snag a bigger slice of Australia’s nascent space sector, committing to the development of a Queensland Space Strategy to address space...

Qld puts $19m bet on hydrogen tech

Posted on   |  by James Riley
In a bid to build out Queensland’s emerging hydrogen extraction industry, the Queensland government said it will commit $19 million to support the roll-out of its newly announced Hydrogen...

Qld innovation policy reviewed

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Queensland government will review the state’s current innovation policy in a move to ensure any future programs are prepared for future economic, social, and community challenges caused by...

Qld govt seeks SMB policy input

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Queensland Government is calling on small business owners and early stage startups with fewer than 20 employees to take part in new consultation panels to assist the development...

Queensland TWiGs to SME tech

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Queensland government is marking the return of its Testing Within Government (TWiG) program for the third consecutive year with a call-out to tech SMEs for a solution that...

Qld unveils 10-year defence plan

Posted on   |  by James Riley
A new defence and aerospace industry development fund is to be established to help local SMEs access defence contracts both directly and through supply chain opportunities under a new...

Qld budget: New money for tech

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Queensland Treasurer Jackie Trad’s first state budget since she was shuffled into the role at the end of last year has revealed the state government is rolling around in...

Giving new life to old industries

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Queensland’s Mackay with a population of around 85,000 has become a hub of startups and innovation focused on the area’s proximity to mining and sugar cane industries. Jarryd Townson...