Since the late 1990s the region has been transitioning into a third phase of development, characterised by rapid diversification that builds on the existing strengths of the tourism industry. The Sunshine Coast is moving toward an era of broader economic potential, greater employment opportunities and an enhanced 21st century lifestyle.
The Sunshine Coast’s food and agribusiness industry is characterised by a diverse range of sectors including horticulture, dairy and specialty dairy production, premium quality seafood, nurseries and value-add producers.
The clean technologies industry on the Sunshine Coast includes renewable energy, water, waste and recycling, construction materials, energy efficiency, carbon trading and environmental services.
Tourism is a significant feature of the regional economy and authentic characteristic of the region, underpinned by a strong regional reputation for staging international and home- grown events and supported by significant investment in key regional infrastructure.
The Sunshine Coast is well positioned to deliver world-class innovation and research outcomes. The region has a unique entrepreneurial ecosystem network of education programs, business incubators, coworking spaces, advocacy events and meetups, which actively support and encourage innovation, new ideas, entrepreneurs and startups.
Training Courses
Helicopter Flight Training
Institute of TAFE
Entrepreneurial Hub for Mature Startups...Located on the Sunshine Coast, IC assists innovative and ambitious businesses at every stage across all industries.
Coworking Space...Junction 2 is a purpose-built co-working space in Noosa for startups, small & micro-business, designed for collaboration and creative thinking.
Local Government
Startup Incubator
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Consultancy...OptiSol.com.au is one of the best machine Learning development companies in Queensland, Australia, which provides artificial…
Cedar Hill Corporate Group specialises in the production and marketing of Australian native plants for the nursery, landscaping and cut flower industries; and a wider range of native and…
Fresh Dressings and Sauces. Epicurean Products is a company producing high quality dressings and sauces for the commercial food manufacturing sector.
Plant Based Meat Products. Foraged from Shiitake mushrooms, Fable is goodness unearthed. It’s real food, real mushrooms, just surprisingly, accidentally, fantastically, meaty.
Tropical Fruit Products, Frozen Fruit...Sunshine Tropical has the largest range of frozen fruit in Queensland. We specailise in the supply of quality frozen fruit for the food service and Catering.
Customer Management Software...LinxCRM financial services client care software (formerly LoanLinx) includes CRM, workflow and commission management for finance industry professionals.
Telephony, Data and Mobile Solutions...Tele2 has an expert team of phone system technicians that can supply, install and service a large range of premium telephone systems.
Sewage Treatment Systems, Septic Tanks, Grey Water Systems
Bread, Pavlova, Desserts, Scones. We are baking specialists who have been baking since 1952. We create some of Australia's favourite desserts.
Landscaping and Potting Media Supply. With a strong commitment to environmental sustainability all bark products manufactured by Bassett Barks Pty Ltd are made from plantation timbers and…
Pasta, Coucous, Risotto, Salads, Soups. At Belladotti, we always source the highest quality ingredients, bringing together a range of flavours, from both local producers and international markets.
Robotics and Tailored Robot Solutions...R4 Robotics is a 100% Australian owned robotics company located on the Sunshine Coast, specialising in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence solutions.
Perfectly positioned 420 metres above sea level at the highest point in Montville, on the Blackall Range, is Flame Hill vineyard.
Cathodic Protection
Industrial Telemetry, LED Lighting, Solar Controllers, DC Systems
Educational & Training Software