The Sunshine Coast, Australia is uniquely positioned to allow technology, ideas and innovation to flourish. In fact, it's fast becoming well-known in the global tech industry as the ideal location to start or grow a tech business.
Situated in a prime location, the Sunshine Coast International Broadband Network (SCIBN) provides the fastest connection from Australia's east coast to Asia and the second fastest to the US.
SCIBN, including the new Maroochydore City Centre digital assets, provides an opportunity for research organisations, government and businesses to accelerate the development of new technology software, hardware equipment and devices.
This month, we focus on the growing tech opportunities here on the Sunshine Coast.
Read on for more of the top news this month ...
Sunshine Coast's new greenfield city centre with smart city technology.
Sunshine Coast based cyber threat intelligence organisation CI-ISAC launch.
Testing Tech in Paradise - an opportunity to test technology in a real-world environment.
Case study: The Connected Worker. Learn how Sunshine Coast Council and The AVR Lab tested augmented reality wearables.
Business testimonial: The AVR Lab story.
Please feel free to contact me if you'd like to know more about doing business on the Sunshine Coast!
Want to test and trial your technology on the Sunshine Coast?
Here's how...
Call our Investment Lead, Wendy Macdonald to discuss your project on 0408 731 999 or click the link below to request a call back.
Submit an application telling us about your challenge or problem you want to solve, objectives, success vision and resources you need (in confidence).
Have your application assessed in accordance with the Sunshine Coast International Program Cable Network Leverage Program – Guidelines.
If eligible, get access to Sunshine Coast Council’s infrastructure networks via the Smart City Framework team to test and trial your tech*.
Enjoy the diverse lifestyle offerings one of the ‘most loved destinations in the world’** has to offer.
Are you interested in testing and trialling your technology on the Sunshine Coast? Reach out to Wendy Macdonald, the Investment Lead at the Sunshine Coast Council, by clicking the link below.
*Subject to commercial arrangements ** Voted #3 according to the Tourism Index Sentiment, with travellers from across the globe