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Welcome to the?Innovation Centre
Sunshine Coast

Where innovation lives and entrepreneurs thrive

The Innovation Centre Sunshine Coast (IC) is located at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) campus at Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia. Opening in 2002, as not-for-profit company the IC is a major hub for innovators, entrepreneurial startups and high growth companies. The IC has a purpose built 1,700 square metre facility, a dedicated support team, incubator/ accelerator programs, collaborative events, 300MBps internet connection, video studio, prototyping lab, meeting rooms, mentor panel, professional partners and access to awesome USC facilities and talent.

With an extensive network of local and international connections, the IC provides a highly supportive ecosystem that enables you to take a viable product or service to the world with confidence. The IC is one of the most successful regional innovation centres, having assisted over 200 resident members since 2002 and created over $60M in economic value for the Sunshine Coast - find out how your company can benefit too.

One of ICs major partnerships is with the Sunshine Coast Regional Innovation Pipeline Team (#SCRIPT) – a collaboration of local entrepreneurs, businesses, government stakeholders and community members dedicated to growing innovation and business capacity on the Sunshine Coast.

36

Million

In capital

226

Members

Active

940

Jobs

Created

217

Events

Held

245

Student

Placements

First-Class Business Facilities

With flexible office space, 300MBps high speed internet, meeting rooms and more our space is built for entrepreneurs ready to grow and succeed.

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Expert Mentoring & Support

We surround our members with great facilities, support and expert mentors as you move through your entrepreneurial journey. Our experienced and flexible mentors and regular events provide new perspectives and critical feedback.

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Networking & Connections

The Innovation Centre's community is home to talented and passionate local entrepreneurs with a culture of willingness to share their experiences, challenges and connections and assist your business in reaching its best potential.

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What the Innovation Centre has to offer your business!?

Where innovation lives and entrepreneurs thrive

FLEXIBLE MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

In the world of entrepreneurship, things change fast and flexibility is essential for established businesses and start ups. We're agile and provide a simple monthly membership to support your growth with no long-term, lock in contracts.

EXPERT MENTORING & SUPPORT

More than 30 experienced business mentors will provide you with new perspectives, critical feedback and access to valuable connections as you move through your entrepreneurial journey.

FIRST-CLASS FACILITIES

Our facilities include professional office spaces, high-speed fibre internet, VOIP capability, kitchen facilities, shared meeting rooms and more.

QUALITY CONNECTIONS

Our community is packed with talented and passionate local entrepreneurs. Share ideas and challenges, network with likeminded people and immerse yourself in the Sunshine Coast start up and business community.

EVENTS

Our regular events provide local entrepreneurs to new knowledge, services and connections. No cost attendance is included in Innovation Centre membership for a diverse range of workshops, presentations, networking and meetups.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership gives your business access to one of the most thriving entrepreneurial communities on the Sunshine Coast. Join now for access to a range of growth and support opportunities and top notch facilities.

Until next Innovation Centre event

UPCOMING

EVENTS

june, 2020

04jun10:00 am11:00 amEntrepreneur's Exchange - Creative problem solving

Event Details

Entrepreneur’s Exchange – Creative problem solving

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

Ever find yourself going over and over a problem in your business, only to hit a dead end or draw a blank? Discover new ways to free your memory to retrieve more information, making that elusive “aha” moment easier to reach.

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]

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09jun12:00 pm1:30 pmBoardroom Briefing - First Time CEO

24jun7:00 pm9:00 pmSunshine Coast Emerging Tech Meetup

25jun4:30 pm6:00 pmEvent CancelledIC Thursday Open House June