Innovation centres

Innovation grants and support

Innovation centres give you the opportunity to discuss your ideas with business experts and access multi-faceted services. They are a valuable resource as they can often help your business with every step of the innovation process. If you are looking to grow your ideas, an innovation centre can help you find strategies to develop and implement them.

Innovation centre services

Innovation centres have varying services, and can tailor these to your particular needs and stage of innovation development. Each innovation centre will also have its own set of eligibility criteria, so it's important to find one that suits your business needs.

Common services include access to:

• office space
• financial support
• practical support and guidance
• networking support
• idea validation
• public relations
• educational seminars and workshops.

Some key innovation centres in Queensland are:

• ilab
• Creative Enterprise Australia
• Gold Coast Innovation Centre
• Innovation Centre Sunshine Coast.

Enterprise Connect

Enterprise Connect is an initiative that connects businesses to a network of innovation centres around the country. Their aim is to help your business become more innovative, efficient and competitive.

Through innovation centres, Enterprise Connect offer advice and services, such as customised business reviews, delivered by highly skilled business advisers.

Resource centres in Queensland include:

• Queensland Manufacturing Centre (Brisbane)
• Resources Technology Innovation Centre (Mackay).

Learn more about Enterprise Connect and the innovation support services they provide.