Accelerators
A continued investment in talent and skills is crucial to preparing our workforce with the knowledge and experience they need to compete in a global marketplace. There are many initiatives that demonstrate the collaborative nature of the entrepreneurship, innovation and digital ecosystem that exists on the Sunshine Coast.
Incubators and accelerators
Space to Sea Accelerator
The Space to Sea Accelerator is a dynamic six-month program empowering regional innovators to turn bold ideas into real-world solutions.
Focused on advancing geospatial intelligence alongside cutting-edge technologies like AI, robotics, drones, and IoT, the program supports ventures tackling challenges across critical infrastructure, environmental monitoring, coastal management, agriculture and more.
With expert guidance, industry connections and access to specialised resources, participants will refine their innovations and pitch to investors at a high-impact Demo Night. From ocean depths to outer space—this is your launchpad for pioneering change.
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The Refinery
The Refinery is a creative incubator designed to transform ideas into sustainable businesses.
A testing ground and training platform, The Refinery connects the dots between creativity and business, with access to mentors and a network of inspiring industry leaders sharing real time knowledge.
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Impact Boom
The flow forward (FFWD) program is a comprehensive 15 week, impact enterprise accelerator to help you develop (or grow) a sustainable and scalable enterprise that creates positive social or environmental impact.
Proudly supported by the Sunshine Coast Council.