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Accelerating future jobs for SEQ

Developing a more export-competitive and knowledge-intensive region to deliver high-value employment opportunities.

  • StatusOpen for applications. For the latest information go to Advance Queensland's website.
    LocationRegion-wide
    DescriptionInvesting in capital projects that promote and grow SEQ’s innovation economy
    Milestones
    • Q3 2023 -  Program guidelines published
    • Q2 2024 – Projects selected and announced
    • 2024 – Projects commence and initial works begin
    • 2026/2027 – Projects complete
    Responsibility

    Led by the Queensland Government in partnership with the Australian Government.

    Investment $150 million
    More informationVisit Advance Queensland's website to learn more about SEQ Innovation Economy Fund including its objectives, eligibility criteria and application process.

  • Location Region-wide
    Description Identifying the digital requirements to drive productivity and lift global competitiveness across SEQ
    Milestones
    • Q3 2023 – Engagement with community and industry

      *Future milestones are subject to negotiation and will be identified and outlined through reporting processes.

    Responsibility

    Led by Council of Mayors (SEQ) in partnership with the Queensland Government and Australian Government.

    Investment $0.75 million

  • Location Region-wide
    DescriptionDigital solutions that address specific local economic, business and social priorities
    Milestones
    • Q3 2023 – Review of digital infrastructure solutions and options
    • Q4 2023 – Finalisation of prioritisation criteria
    • Q1 2024 – Projects selected
    • Q2 2024 – Projects commence
    • 2026/27 – Projects completed
    Responsibility

    Led by Queensland Government in partnership with the Australian Government.

    Investment $50 million

  • Location Region-wide
    Description Delivering improved digital connectivity on selected commuter rail corridors
    Milestones
    • 2023 – Finalisation of Digital Connectivity – Rail Corridors Project Plan
    • 2024 – Identification and analysis of investment options
    • TBC – Completion of project

      *Future milestones are subject to negotiation and will be identified and outlined through reporting processes.

    Responsibility

    Led by the Queensland Government in partnership with the Australian Government.

    Investment $20 million

  • Location Region-wide
    DescriptionIdentifying short, medium and long-term initiatives that align with the Queensland Small Business Commissioner’s (QSBC) Small Business Friendly Councils (SBFC) charter
    Milestones
    • Q2 2023 – Parties consider scope
    • Q3 2023 – Identification of short, medium and long-term initiatives that align with the SBFC charter
    • 2023/2024 – Delivery of identified initiatives to support small businesses in SEQ
    Responsibility

    Led by the Queensland Government in collaboration with the Australian Government and Local Government.

    Investment Existing agency resources.
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Last updated: 04 Apr 2023