Brisbane is emerging as a leader in knowledge sectors such as biotechnology, creative industries, aviation and aerospace, ICT, environmental and mining services. Th is diversity is crucial to the success of the Brisbane economy.
Infrastructure
To foster an environment that supports and values innovation and knowledge, the Queensland Government and the Brisbane City Council have invested strongly in research and development infrastructure. Brisbane’s innovation is enhanced by the following world-class infrastructure hubs of excellence:
* Brisbane’s Knowledge Corridor – a four kilometre line of tertiary campuses, research precincts and cultural/creative facilities transecting the city centre.
* PACE (Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence) – a world-class research, education, clinical practice and industry precinct.
* Sustainable Minerals Institute – partners with industry to research, test, implement and innovate sustainable development practices.
* BioPharmaceuticals Australia – will be Australia’s first contract scale-up manufacturing organisation (due in 2011).
Collaboration
Brisbane’s innovation has accelerated with help from the collaborations of the government, private industry and academia. A number of its signature partnerships include:
* Boeing and UQ – Th is concentrates on major research programs including advanced composites, light robotics and ageing aircraft technologies.
* Brisbane Airport Corporation and QUT – based on a shared vision to apply scientifi c outcomes and academic rigor through ‘whole-of-organisation’ involvement.
* Invest Brisbane Corporate Partnership program – with a total of 15 partners, from property development, and banking industries and universities to local councils, it aims to expand the Brisbane economy via the provision of expert local advice to investors.
Recognition
Now in its fourth year, the Lord Mayor’s Business Awards celebrates the achievements of Brisbane business. It recognises and rewards excellence and the corporate sector’s outstanding contributions to the growth of Brisbane’s economy. Hosted by Lord Mayor Campbell Newman together with Brisbane Marketing’s Invest Brisbane, the event is a showcase of innovative Brisbane companies at the cutting edge. An initiative of Invest Brisbane, the Awards encompass exciting categories including ‘Business Innovation’, ‘Sustainability in Business’ and ‘Young Business Person of the Year’.
About Brisbane Marketing
Brisbane Marketing is the official marketing authority for the Greater Brisbane Region. The agency’s mission is to promote Brisbane and its surrounds as an emerging global city to local, national and international markets, with the ultimate goal of achieving optimum social and economic benefi ts for the local community, residents and businesses.
Website: www.brisbanemarketing.com.au
