What are the factors contributing to the Sunshine Coast's rise as a global tech hub? That’s one of the questions posed at The Google Factor Sundowner Event last month and discussed by a community of tech industry leaders.
It is these kinds of events and innovation initiatives, along with the high-speed data infrastructure being delivered through the Sunshine Coast International Broadband Network, that are coalescing to place the region firmly on the world tech map.
With a skilled workforce, a strong and proactive innovation ecosystem and one of Australia's best coordinated local government investment support services, it’s no wonder investors and innovators are turning their attention to a place where you can do tech in paradise.
This month, we’re shining the spotlight on the enterprises, people, projects and partnerships shaping the Sunshine Coast as a regional super power.
Next week’s HealthTech Ideation Session (details enclosed) will connect clinicians, researchers and industry leaders to explore how the Sunshine Coast can harness AI and digital health advances to co‑design future‑ready solutions.
There are limited places remaining, so book now to join. This event provides a rare chance for industry to hear about early-stage innovation initiatives and be part of the future of HealthTech.
The push for smarter growth continued this month with the launch of Sunshine Coast Council's Data Connect service, designed to match local organisations with best-in-class data services.
Innovation is emerging from every corner of business and industry, too. For example, a new low-emissions technology is being trialled to cut wastewater odour and improve amenity for local communities. This trial foreruns the rollout of a smart, sustainable solution and is being delivered through local business investment and partnership.
The Sunshine Coast cyber community is also hitting major milestones, with CI-ISAC picking up the 2025 AIPIO Intelligence Group of the Year Award and joining Google’s Priority Flagger Program, giving local experts a direct voice in the global digital safety dialogue.
It's all adding up to the Sunshine Coast proving that innovation isn’t just a buzzword, rather something that is happening everywhere, from hospitals to treatment plants to international tech partnerships.
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