Australia’s leading social commentator Bernard Salt has called the Sunshine Coast the ‘entrepreneurship capital of Australia’.

The Sunshine Coast is home to a flourishing innovation ecosystem built on networks and collaboration, which is a magnet for big thinkers, experienced leaders and world-class talent.

Australia’s first fully integrated smart city, the Sunshine Coast is a recipient of a Google eTown Award and has been named a global Smart21 community in 2019 for the fifth time. The Sunshine Coast has also been recognised as one of the Top7 Intelligent Communities of 2019, sharing the global spotlight with communities from Canada, Taiwan and the Unites States, including Chicago.

A Smart City Framework to deliver integrated technologies which promote synergies and growth will help make the Sunshine Coast even more liveable, workable and sustainable.

Support for innovation and new business:

• Dedicated client managers, incentives and assistance for new investors and business.
• A network of education programs, business incubators, co-working spaces, advocacy events and meetups which actively support and encourage innovation, new ideas, entrepreneurs and start-ups.
• The Sunshine Coast Innovation Centre has facilitated more than A$36 million in capital assistance and helped the growth of more than 250 businesses.

By investing in the Sunshine Coast, you’ll be joining a high number of entrepreneurs, digital champions and thriving businesses who make a global impact.