The Sunshine Coast, Australia is uniquely positioned to allow companies to come and test and trial new tech in the real world.
The Sunshine Coast International Broadband Network (SCIBN) provides the fastest connection from the east coast of Australia to Asia and second fastest to the US.
This stunning piece of sub-tropical coastline will host seven Olympic and two Paralympic events during the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, offering an exciting moment for athletes and sports enthusiasts, but also a tremendous opportunity for tech entrepreneurs in the sports technology sector.
And in a major win for the region, the Sunshine Coast will soon be possibly Australia’s most globally connected region with the announcement late 2024 of a Google, NEXTDC and Sunshine Coast Council partnership that will deliver a second submarine broadband cable to the Maroochydore data centre.
The Sunshine Coast International Broadband Network, including the new Maroochydore City Centre digital assets, provides an opportunity for research organisations, government and business to accelerate the development of new technology software, hardware equipment and devices.
Hear from an expert panel in the “Expand Your Tech to Paradise” webinar, held live on 20 May 2025 during NZ Tech Week.
Step inside the future of health education with Bundle of Rays as they revolutionise virtual training from the Sunshine Coast to the world.
Discover how Soulbotix, powered by the visionary backing of Sunshine Coast Council, transformed their life-size AI avatar trial into a groundbreaking reimagining of customer engagement.
Sunshine Coast Council, in partnership with The AVR Lab, successfully test augmented reality wearables and software using the Maroochydore City Centre’s high speed/low latency WiFi 6 Network.
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.
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Unleashing next generation digital services: Sunshine Coast’s urban testbed
In this video, The AVR Lab discuss the benefits of testing and trialling new tech for their business and their experience of working with Sunshine Coast Council.
What makes the Queensland’s Sunshine Coast truly special for tech entrepreneurs is its upcoming role as a sports tech playground, thanks to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Like to know more about smart cities, critical infrastructure, security and space? Watch the event series highlights below to gain insights into the future of business and investment opportunities right here on the pristine Sunshine Coast!
Business Insight series |
From Aotearoa to the Sunshine Coast Australia
In this webinar, hear directly from industry experts, Council representatives, and Kiwi-founded engineering firm NGO, who successfully launched on the Sunshine Coast.
Testing Tech in Paradise | Closing series webinar
Watch the Testing Tech in Paradise webinars on ‘Introduction to the Opportunities’ and ‘Big data | Fast data | Safe data’. These webinars were hosted by MySecurity Marketplace and focused on the technical and critical infrastructure capabilities of the Sunshine Coast.
Testing Tech in Paradise | Sundowner & Tech Tour
This sell out networking event was a deep dive into the opportunities for collaboration and investment in tech on the Sunshine Coast. Participants came from sectors including data management, cybersecurity, threat intelligence, space, smart city applications and advanced manufacturing – sectors that are strongly represented on the Sunshine Coast and also making waves on national and international stages.
Testing Tech in Paradise | Opening series webinar
This is the first, in a series of events, focused on the Sunshine Coast’s technical and critical infrastructure capabilities. Find out how the Sunshine Coast can support businesses and industries spanning sectors like smart cities, critical infrastructure, security and space.