Queensland’s difference
Deep scientific capabilities
Queensland is a research and innovation hub boasting world-class institutions, cutting edge research facilities, and a rich, connected research and innovation ecosystem. It’s bursting with talent, enjoys a unique climate, vast amounts of space and natural resources.
Sophisticated infrastructure
Accessible, state-of-the-art scientific infrastructure is a vital component of modern innovation ecosystems. The Team Queensland approach provides access to world-class talent, facilities, infrastructure, land and sustainable energy sources.
Collaborative research ecosystem
Queensland is a one-stop-shop for research and innovation, driven by a networked ecosystem comprising universities, research institutes, and government agencies.
Highly skilled research talent
Highly skilled workforce and brain gain supported by a sustained track record of inward migration and international collaboration.
Supportive government
The Queensland Government supports multidisciplinary collaboration and strong industry partnerships, building international investment into research and innovation by supporting talent, infrastructure, translational partnerships and the community.
Key areas of research
Biomedical
From ‘bench to bedside’ breakthroughs in medical research and care
Biofutures
Set to become a leading hub in the Asia-Pacific region for the development and production of biofoods, biochemicals, biofuels and bioplastics.
Quantum and Advanced Technologies
Quantum physics and advanced technologies to develop cutting-edge, science-based innovations.
Defence, Aviation & Space
An aviation and aerospace research hub of the Asia-Pacific.
New Energy
Managing power generation and demand, renewables and clean energy.
Critical Minerals
Responses to global challenges using robotics, satellite imaging and 3D visualisation.
Advanced Manufacturing
Robotics, new materials and nanotechnology.
Food & Agriculture
Food security and quality, crop development and pest management.
Engineering
Solving problems from biomedical to chemical, environmental to mechanical.
Digital economy
Information security, 3D animation, printing and managing big data.
Environment & Nature
Big issues: reef and climate, flora and fauna, air and water, land and catchment management.
Tropical
Leader in tropical research including health, environment, crops and biocommodities.
Transport
Research innovative, practical transport planning, management and use.
Social Sciences
Understanding and influencing human behavior and our impact.