Advance Queensland celebrates 5th birthday milestone

Advance Queensland celebrates 5th birthday milestone

This week marks the 5th birthday for the Queensland Government's Advance Queensland initiative – and we want you to help us commemorate this milestone!

Launched in 2015 as a $180 million investment, Advance Queensland has become a $755 million initiative that is now backed by more than $848 million from program partners.

Working in partnership with nine Queensland Government departments and the broader innovation ecosystem, together we have invested more than $1 billion to make Queensland’s innovation economy stronger.

Help Advance Queensland commemorate

Queenslanders are at the heart of what we do and we want to celebrate your successes and highlight the thriving talent across our state. Our 5th birthday is an ideal opportunity to reflect on our progress and commemorate the achievements of Queensland’s innovation ecosystem.

Advance Queensland Virtual 5th birthday event

Join Dr Sarah Pearson, Deputy Director-General, Department of State Development, Tourism and Innovation for a special virtual event as she discusses the future of innovation in Queensland with special guests:

  • Shannon Ruska, Tribal Experiences.
  • Lisa Siganto, Executive Chair, ImpaQt Qld and ImpaQt Ventures.
  • Prof Geraldine MacKenzie, Vice-Chancellor University of Southern Queensland.
  • Sheryl Batchelor, CEO and founder of Yiliyapinya Indigenous Corporation.
  • Jane Hunter, CEO, Tritium.
  • Dr Kelvin Ross, Director of the Queensland AI Hub, Chief Technology Officer Datarwe, Director of AIKademi, Director of IntelliHQ, Founder and Chairman of KJR & Associates Pty Ltd.

REGISTER HERE to join the 5th birthday celebrations

Queensland COVID-19 vaccine announcement

Phase 1 human clinical trials for the University of Queensland’s COVID-19 vaccine research started today.

Learn how Advance Queensland has helped fast-track the development of this promising vaccine by contributing $10 million in research funding.

Check out Advance Queensland's top 10 milestones

Advance Queensland is testament that a lot can happen in five years and it was no easy feat narrowing down our top 10 achievements! Visit Advance Queensland to find out more.

Read Advance Queensland case studies

Advance Queensland's 5th birthday is as much about you, as it is about them! Their case studies highlight real-life success stories and show how Advance Queensland has supported Queenslanders on their innovation journey.

Social Media Campaign

Participate in Advance Queensland's #AQturns5 social media campaign

Advance Queensland's 5th birthday is the perfect opportunity to praise your innovation community and share how Advance Queensland has helped you on your journey to success.

Use #AQturns5 and #high5forAQ to share your own #communityAQ success stories!

Advance Queensland: 5 years of innovation