The Innovation Centre Sunshine Coast is investing in all locals by providing support and funding across the industry. Whether you are an entrepreneur, startup or small business, professional, an investor, university studient or researcher, The Innovation Centre Sunshine Coast can help support you on your innovation journey.

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An ecosystem of support

entrepreneurs

The smarter way to scale up Innovation and acceleration in one incredible, collaborative space

Where innovation lives and entrepreneurs thrive. Get ready for growth.

Join more than 200 members in one of the most successful regional innovation
centres in Australia. Here, on the Sunshine Coast a community of innovative thinkers
are coming together to incubate and accelerate big ideas.
Since 2002, the Innovation Centre Sunshine Coast (IC) has brought together
mentors, industry experts, university researchers and entrepreneurs in one incredible
world-class facility. If you’re ready to bring your startup to life or looking to scale up
with confidence, the IC is your ecosystem of support to help you get there.

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36

Million

In capital

226

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Active

940

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Created

217

Events

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245

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Exchange ideas and expertise

Accessing an established framework of knowledge,
expertise and support is as easy as signing up for an IC
membership. Within the community, you will find talented
and passionate people ready to assist you; whether you
want to break new ground or fast track growth.

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Mentors and Accelerator Programs
Tailored support, faster growth

Manage challenges and opportunities as you are guided
by expert mentors, professional partners, accelerator
programs and researchers. Find specific solutions to your
specific needs; from the simple to the not-so-simple.and talent.

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Plan for Success
Get to where you want to grow

Launch a professional, market-ready product or service
with confidence. The IC connects you with industry
partners who provide real-world experience and assist you
create sustainable and profitable growth strategies for
your startup or scaleup.

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Who is the IC for?

Innovators, entrepreneurial startups and high-growth companies have all passed
through the doors of the IC. This is the home of big-sky thinkers, mad professors
quiet achievers. As long as you have a desire to scale your business in a
collaborative environment, you will find your tribe at the IC.

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What the IC offers you!

Where innovation lives and entrepreneurs thrive

Simple Monthly Memberships

Flexible monthly memberships that start small with the option to grow as your
business grows. Access to all the facilities and events you need to accelerate
business development; no lock-in contracts.

World-Class Business Facilities

A purpose-built meeting and working facility offering 300MBps internet connection,
VoIP phone system, Vlog/podcasting video studio, 3 meeting rooms, 24/7 swipe-card
access and state-of-the-art prototyping lab.

The IC Mentors

Highly-skilled business experts support members with new perspectives and critical
feedback. Access more than 40 expert mentors for support with legal, accounting,
design, digital marketing, PR and much more.

Events

An inspiring calendar of events throughout the year for education and networking.
Just as at the monthly Open House meetups for networking and pitching
opportunities. Also, keynote speakers, collaborations with USC and members-only
workshops.

Premium Partnerships

Move faster by gaining access to exclusive offers from the IC’s professional partners
and premium service providers. Access the talents of researchers and academics
from the USC’s Engage Lab, Engineering Learning Hub (on an approved project
basis).

Accelerator Programs

Providing highly-targeted support for entrepreneurs in the fields of MedTech, Food
and Beverage and Health and Wellbeing. Places on the Australian Health
Accelerator and Grow Coastal Food Innovation Accelerator are highly sought after
each year.

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Where innovation lives and entrepreneurs thrive

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UPCOMING

EVENTS

july, 2020

02jul10:00 am11:00 amEntrepreneur's Exchange - Developing the ability to influence other people

Event Details

Entrepreneur’s Exchange – Developing the ability to influence other people

The Entrepreneur’s Exchange is a discussion about the issues facing entrepreneur’s.

The ability to effectively influence others is a critical leadership skill.

Open to IC Members, USC Researchers, Staff and Students

Simply walk in 10am in the Boardroom – complimentary coffee & danishes. 1st Thursday of every month.

Our Facilitator

Claire Smith | Expert in Residence, Innovation Centre

“My aim is to help Australian innovation companies create cash flow, and successfully reach their goals through my company’s work with the Startup community.“

Claire Smith has been building businesses in Australia and the UK for the last 30 years. She is currently the Managing Director of Forbes Meisner Pty Ltd. Her specialist areas are R&D administration & project planning, troubleshooting, business development & communication.In her spare time, she writes and produces film and TV scripts and chairs a local voluntary organisation. She is a board member of the Animal Ethics Committee at USC and she resides in Nambour. Claire is passionate about innovation and assisting individuals and companies to realise their goals.

Event Partners

This project is supported by the Australian Government Department of Industry, Innovation and Science through Incubator Support initiative funding as part of the Entrepreneurs’ Programme.

Frequently Asked Question

Who can attend?

This event is for Innovation Centre Members, USC Researchers, Staff and USC Students.

Where shall I park?

USC Sunshine Coast is a regulated parking area Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm all year (excluding public holidays). Visitors can pay for casual parking via one of the Ticketless Parking Meters located around campus.

Enter your vehicle’s registration number and select car OR motorcycle.
Choose from two options: 4 hours or less (A$3 car; A$2 motorcycle) OR more than 4 hours (A$5 car; A$3 motorcycle)
Pay with coins, Mastercard or Visa. No notes accepted. No change given.
Note your receipt code.

What are the public transport options?

Sunbus runs regular bus services between various Sunshine Coast locations and the University’s campus at Sippy Downs. Information on Sunbus routes and timetables can be found on the TransLink Journey Planner website. Use the journey planner to find times and services that suit you.

Time

(Thursday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am (GMT+10)

Location

The Innovation Centre Boardroom

90 Sippy Downs Drive

Organizer

The Innovation Centre[email protected]

Calendar GoogleCal

22jul7:00 pm9:00 pmSunshine Coast Emerging Tech Meetup

30jul4:30 pm6:00 pmIC Thursday Open House July