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SunshineCoast Healthy, Smart, Creative
Showcasing our people, vibrant economy, innovative and creative industries, startup support, talent pipeline and healthy lifestyle.
A magnet for big thinkers,
experienced leaders and world class
talent.
Co-workingSpaces
Incubators/Accelerators
Events
Meetups
Education
FundingAdvocacy
Inbox Workspace
The Hive
Spark Bureau
Innovation CentreSunshine Coast
Pitch Compsand Demo Days
GenerationInnovation
SCC Hackfest
GovHackSunshine Coast
Coding from the Beach
Sunshine Coast .netUser Group
Sunshine CoastBlockchain
Dot Maleny
DesignThinking
Gettingsh*t done
SunshineCoast
WordpressGameDevs of theSunshine Coast
Silicon Coast
Lab of Awesome
Sunshine CoastMakers and Inventors
Startup WeekendSunshine Coast
The Old AmbulanceStationFuture Careers
2025
TAFE Queensland
Level UpEngage Lab
CoderDojo
MCSHS Coding andInnovation Hub
University of theSunshine Coast
Startup WeekendSC Youth
El Grande
Bright Sparks Lab
Mayor’s TelstraTechnology Awards
Sunshine Coast Mentoring and
Investment Group
Independent AngelInvestors
Logic Space
Share Space
International Submarine Cable
Digital Sunshine Coast
Speed it UPDigitalChampions
Program
Sunshine CoastCreative Alliance
Smart CitiesFramework
and Living Lab
TheBoarding Office
Co-workingSpaces
Incubators/Accelerators
Events
Meetups
Education
FundingAdvocacy
Inbox Workspace
The Hive
Spark Bureau
Innovation CentreSunshine Coast
GenerationInnovation
SCC Hackfest
GovHackSunshine Coast
Coding from the Beach
Sunshine Coast .netUser Group
Sunshine CoastBlockchain
Dot Maleny
DesignThinking
Gettingsh*t done
SunshineCoast
WordpressGameDevs of theSunshine Coast
Silicon Coast
Lab of Awesome
Sunshine CoastMakers and Inventors
Startup WeekendSunshine Coast
The Old AmbulanceStationFuture Careers
2025
TAFE Queensland
Level UpEngage Lab
CoderDojo
MCSHS Coding andInnovation Hub
University of theSunshine Coast
Startup WeekendSC Youth
El Grande
Bright Sparks Lab
Mayor’s TelstraTechnology Awards
Sunshine Coast Mentoring and
Investment Group
Independent AngelInvestors
Logic Space
Share Space
International Submarine Cable
Digital Sunshine Coast
Speed it UPDigitalChampions
Program
Sunshine CoastCreative Alliance
Smart CitiesFramework
and Living Lab
TheBoarding Office
Pitch Compsand Demo Days
Collaboration is one of the most important factors
to ensure entrepreneurs thrive and innovative ideas
grow. The Sunshine Coast’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
provides a supportive environment where entrepreneurs
are encouraged, ideas are nurtured through industry
collaboration and supported by regional leadership.
Collaboration
Co-workingSpaces
Incubators/Accelerators
Events
Meetups
Education
FundingAdvocacy
Inbox Workspace
The Hive
Spark Bureau
Innovation CentreSunshine Coast
Pitch Compsand Demo Days
GenerationInnovation
SCC Hackfest
GovHackSunshine Coast
Coding from the Beach
Sunshine Coast .netUser Group
Sunshine CoastBlockchain
Dot Maleny
DesignThinking
Gettingsh*t done
SunshineCoast
WordpressGameDevs of theSunshine Coast
Silicon Coast
Lab of Awesome
Sunshine CoastMakers and Inventors
Startup WeekendSunshine Coast
The Old AmbulanceStationFuture Careers
2025
TAFE Queensland
Level UpEngage Lab
CoderDojo
MCSHS Coding andInnovation Hub
University of theSunshine Coast
Startup WeekendSC Youth
El Grande
Bright Sparks Lab
Mayor’s TelstraTechnology Awards
Sunshine Coast Mentoring and
Investment Group
Independent AngelInvestors
Logic Space
Share Space
International Submarine Cable
Digital Sunshine Coast
Speed it UPDigitalChampions
Program
Sunshine CoastCreative Alliance
Smart CitiesFramework
and Living Lab
TheBoarding Office
Co-workingSpaces
Incubators/Accelerators
Events
Meetups
Education
FundingAdvocacy
Inbox Workspace
The Hive
Spark Bureau
Innovation CentreSunshine Coast
GenerationInnovation
SCC Hackfest
GovHackSunshine Coast
Coding from the Beach
Sunshine Coast .netUser Group
Sunshine CoastBlockchain
Dot Maleny
DesignThinking
Gettingsh*t done
SunshineCoast
WordpressGameDevs of theSunshine Coast
Silicon Coast
Lab of Awesome
Sunshine CoastMakers and Inventors
Startup WeekendSunshine Coast
The Old AmbulanceStationFuture Careers
2025
TAFE Queensland
Level UpEngage Lab
CoderDojo
MCSHS Coding andInnovation Hub
University of theSunshine Coast
Startup WeekendSC Youth
El Grande
Bright Sparks Lab
Mayor’s TelstraTechnology Awards
Sunshine Coast Mentoring and
Investment Group
Independent AngelInvestors
Logic Space
Share Space
International Submarine Cable
Digital Sunshine Coast
Speed it UPDigitalChampions
Program
Sunshine CoastCreative Alliance
Smart CitiesFramework
and Living Lab
TheBoarding Office
Pitch Compsand Demo Days
Maroochydore City Centre
The Sunshine Coast capital is being
transformed into a city for the 21st Century
with a new CBD being built from the
ground up, showcasing excellence in
urban design, innovation and technology,
with Australia’s first underground waste
system.
Sunshine Coast Airport
The airport expansion project will
enable direct flights to more destinations
across Australia, Asia and the Western
Pacific, enhancing national and global
connections. It will generate jobs and
economic growth, boost tourism, help
export businesses and secure air access
to the Sunshine Coast for generations
to come, contributing $4.1bn to the local
economy from 2020 to 2040.
BusinessSunshine Coast Council is building a
new economy based on a clear 20 year
economic plan which presents multiple
investment opportunities and opens new
avenues for business growth, development
and expansion.
Invest on the Sunshine Coast The region’s competitive business
environment, accessibility to markets, new
infrastructure, highly skilled workforce and
idyllic lifestyle are a winning combination
that is attracting national and international
investment. If considering moving your
business here, Sunshine Coast Council
can provide the following support:
• Financial assistance to help offset
various establishment costs.
• A single point of service to facilitate
connections with government bodies.
• Tailored package of comparative
information to assist in your
decision.
• Customised site selection and
relocation advice.
• Access to key international market
information and industry development.
• Successful track record of helping
investors move to the Sunshine
Coast.
Image is indicative only
The new Maroochydore city centre and surrounds
Innovative and creative industries
Digital Sunshine Coast
This collaborative project is hosted by Regional
Development Australia Sunshine Coast in
partnership with Sunshine Coast Council and a
large network of organisations and individuals,
whose aim is to connect people on the topic of
digital innovation.
Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance
The Alliance provides advocacy, networking
and professional development, as well
as showcases the region’s creative and
knowledge industries.
GovHack Sunshine Coast This annual event explores the opportunities
for new products and services based on open
data sets (July).
Sunshine Coast Council HackFest
Hackfest is an annual event promoting the
creative use of open data.
Our region has a unique
entrepreneurial ecosystem network
of education programs, business
incubators, coworking spaces,
advocacy, events and meetups, which
has developed organically across the
community.
Startup and Business SupportThe Sunshine Coast region has a collaborative and dynamic startup community
supported by a number of incubators, accelerators, coworking centres and business
mentor providers.
Spark Bureau
This collaborative entrepreneurial
ecosystem and early-stage startup
incubator program supports, assists and
facilitates the growth and development
of startups to achieve quick expansion,
capital, knowledge, global opportunities
and connections with corporate leaders
and investors.
Innovation Centre Sunshine Coast
The region’s longest running business
incubator and accelerator works with top
technology-based businesses to achieve
commercial success. Since 2002, 130+
businesses have graduated from the
program and created 480+ jobs with $30
million+ raised in early stage capital and
government grants.
The Hive Business Space
Opened in early 2017, this facility offers
the fastest fibre internet speeds available
on the Sunshine Coast, unlimited data,
world-leading, fully integrated technology,
professional office services and support.
Annual Innovation Centre Pitch Competition
The Pitch Competition is for growing
startups or more established businesses
who want to raise capital.
Startup Weekend Sunshine Coast
This intense, action-based weekend event
is for people with business ideas looking
for skills, or people with skills looking for a
business idea (April).
Cultivating our future
Mountain Creek State High School Coding and Innovation Hub
Provides professional development
opportunities for teachers and advanced
coding for students from across the
Sunshine Coast.
Study Sunshine Coast
Promotes the region as the ultimate
destination for education.
Mayor’s Telstra Technology Awards
This annual program is for youth in grades
10-12 to showcase innovative ideas, learn
new skills and win prizes (January - May).
CoderDojo Sunshine Coast
For school children, this free coding club
is held on Saturdays during school term.
Startup Weekend Youth Sunshine Coast
This annual weekend event helps school
children to progress their ideas into
business opportunities (August).
Generation Innovation This annual challenge is for 15-25 year
olds wanting to start their own business
(April - June).
The Sunshine Coast offers a range
of facilities and natural wonders for
visitors and residents to enjoy, from
beautiful beaches and hinterland
hideaways to state-of-the-art
sporting facilities and entertainment
venues.
Health and wellbeing
New $5bn Health Precinct This is the largest health infrastructure
currently being built in Australia –
incorporating the $1.8bn Sunshine Coast
University Hospital, The Sunshine Coast Health
Institute and the co-located $150 million
Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital,
along with the adjacent Oceanside
Health Hub and a new
town centre.
PROTECTED HEAVY RAIL CORRIDOR
PROTECTED HEAVY RAIL CORRIDOR
●Doonan
●Eumundi
●Peregian
Springs
●Coolum
●Yandina
●Nambour
●Bli Bli ●
PacificParadise●
●Kenilworth
●Flaxton ●Woombye
●ForestGlen
●Buderim●Mooloolaba
●Conondale Eudlo ●●SippyDowns
●MountainCreek
●●Mooloolah
● Kawana
●Currimundi
Aroona ●
●Peachester
Landsborough ●●Caloundra
●GoldenBeach
●PelicanWaters
Beerwah ●
Glass HouseMountains ●
Beerburrum ●
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Mapleton
Montville
Maleny
●Ninderry
PALMVIEW
SUNSHINE COASTLIGHT RAIL
SUNSHINE COAST AIRPORT
AURA (CALOUNDRA SOUTH)
PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT AREA
INTERNATIONAL BROADBAND SUBMARINE CABLE PROTECTION ZONE(PROPOSED)
Sunshine Coast Major Projects
Solar Farm
>$10millioneconomic benefit
100% of council’s electricity offset by renewables
Submarine cable
$1.1billionper annum to Queensland economy
$700m per annum to Sunshine Coast economy
Proposed International Broadband Cable Protection Zone
Maroochydore
$4.4 billion contribution to economy
15,000jobs by 2025
Airport2230 jobs$4.1 billion contribution to economy
University
20,000 students by 2020
$81 millionexpansion complete
Palmview
17,000 residents
$3 billion+
development
Light Rail Project
$3.6 billion contribution to economy9000 jobsStage 1 by 2025
Aura
$7 billion+ investment
50,000residents
(Caloundra South)
Hospital
$1.8 billion investment
4600 jobs
SUNSHINE COASTUNIVERSITY
Sunshine Plaza
creating 5200 construction and retail jobs
$400 millionexpansion
SUNSHINE COAST SOLAR FARM
MAROOCHYDORECITY CENTRE
SUNSHINE COASTUNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
●Mount Coolum
●Marcoola
QueenslandSunshine CoastBrisbaneGold Coast
Further informationCoderDojo Sunshine Coast www.sunshinecoast.coderdojo.com.au
Coding and Innovation Hub www.codinginnovationhub.com
Digital Sunshine Coast www.digitalsunshinecoast.com.au
Generation Innovation www.generationinnovation.com.au
GovHack Sunshine Coast www.govhack.org
Inbox Workspace www.inboxworkspace.com.au
Innovation Centre Sunshine Coast www.innovationcentre.com.au
Level Up Program levelup.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Maroochydore New City Centre www.maroochydore-city.com.au
Mayor’s Telstra Technology Awards www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/techawards
Share Space www.sharespace.biz
Silicon Coast www.facebook.com/groups/siliconcoast
Smart Cities Program Sunshine Coast www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/smartcities
Spark Bureau www.sparkbureau.org
Startup Weekend Sunshine Coast www.startupweekend.com.au
Startup Weekend Youth Sunshine Coast www.startupscyouth.com
Study Sunshine Coast www.studysunshinecoast.com.au
Sunshine Coast Airport www.sunshinecoastairport.com.au
Sunshine Coast Chamber Alliance www.sunshinecoastchamberalliance.com.au
Sunshine Coast Council Hackfest www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Experience-Sunshine-Coast/Events/HackFest
Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance www.creativealliance.org.au
Tafe Queensland East Coast www.tafeeastcoast.edu.au
The Boarding Office www.theboardingoffice.com.au
The Hive Business Space www.hivebusiness.com.au
The Old Ambulance Station www.theoldambulancestation.com
University of the Sunshine Coast www.usc.edu.au
www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
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