Innovation Central Brisbane

📢 SPORT INNOVATION STARTS HERE! Sport isn’t just played on the field - it’s shaped by technology, data, and innovation. With #Brisbane2032 on the horizon, we’re inviting QUT (Queensland University of Technology) students from all faculties to reimagine the future of sport through digital innovation. ⚡ Introducing the next #ICBProtoComp: Sport Innovation Edition ⚡ In partnership with QUT Sport, this three-month program will challenge students to develop real-world digital prototypes that can impact athlete performance, fan engagement, and sport technology. Key Dates: 👩🏼💻 Hackathon: 28-30 March 👷🏻♂️ ProtoBuild: 2 April - 28 May 👩🏽💼 Industry Showcase: 4 June 🔹 Open to all QUT students – no prior experience needed 🔹 Gain mentorship from industry leaders and experts 🔹 Build a prototype that could shape sport innovation for Brisbane 2032 Ready to innovate? Sign up now and join the Hackathon 👉 https://lnkd.in/gg9ifDiK #SportTech #QUTSportInnovation #InnovationInSport Cameron Newton James Stewart Reg Johnson Gemma Alker GAICD ♾ Emily Rosemond OLY Nicole Barrie Sarah Kane Vibhor Pandey Crystal Cooke Laura Hurtado Lopez

📢 We’re Back, and it's Sneak Peek Monday 🚀 New year, new opportunities! Innovation Central Brisbane is kicking off 2025 with a huge week ahead: 📢 Highlight: Welcome Week – We’re open for students to drop in, meet the team, and explore student programs, hands-on learning, and industry collaborations. 💡 Thought Leadership: ProtoComp: A Blueprint for Innovation – A fresh perspective from our Design Thinking Facilitator, Vibhor Pandey, on how ProtoComp drives real-world impact. 🚀 Innovation in Action: ICB’s 8 Strategic Priorities – A deep dive into the key focus areas shaping ICB’s future. 📣 What’s On: Sign up for our ProtoComp! – This semester’s Sport Innovation ProtoComp, in partnership with QUT Sport, is now open for student registrations! https://lnkd.in/gg9ifDiK 🚀 Let’s make it a year of big ideas! #InnovationCentralBrisbane #ICBInsights #QUTWelcomeWeek #ProtoComp #SportsInnovation #ICBCollaborators #FutureOfInnovation QUT (Queensland University of Technology) Cameron Newton Reg Johnson James Stewart Gemma Alker GAICD ♾ Emily Rosemond OLY Vibhor Pandey Crystal Cooke Nicole Hatherly 🚀 Laura Hurtado Lopez

🌟 Building Bridges, Sparking Innovation 🌟 This week, Innovation Central Brisbane was thrilled to host Professor Leon Choong, Regional CEO (ASEAN) of Amity Global Institute, Singapore. Our discussions explored the synergies between the National Industry Innovation Network (#NIIN), the Cisco-QUT partnership, and the future of innovation in education. It’s incredible what meaningful engagement and genuine connection can achieve in just 20 minutes—proof that great ideas can flourish when people and missions align. Here’s to turning these connected conversations into opportunities for growth and transformation! Thank you, Professor Choong, for visiting ICB—we’re excited for what’s ahead. 🚀 #ConnectedConversations #EducationInnovation #PartnershipsInAction #InnovationEcosystem

🌟 ICYMI: 2024 Annual Review 🌟 As we sign off for the year, here’s a look back at what made 2024 all that is was for Innovation Central Brisbane. Our 2024 Annual Report is out now, showcasing the impactful contributions of our partners, students, and team who helped shape a year filled with connection, innovation, and growth. ✨ From 19 digital prototypes to 46 thought leadership events, and 2,900 inspired students, this has been a year of partnerships, committed to work together to tackle real-world challenges and creating opportunities for the future. Thank you to our founders Cisco and QUT (Queensland University of Technology), and to all our colleagues, partners, and friends in the ICB and #NIIN ecosystem for your unwavering support and collaboration. Your energy and enthusiasm are what inspire us. For now, enjoy a well-deserved break, and we’ll see you in 2025—ready to kick off another incredible year together! 📖 Read the full Annual Report here: https://lnkd.in/gZGKxunS Cameron Newton Reg Johnson Terry Weber James Stewart Ben Nicholls Dr. Nadine Ostern Anna Huggins Mark Burdon Imogen Forster Dr Paula Dootson Emily Rosemond OLY Professor Sarah Kelly OAM Dr Wasana Bandara Prof. Marek Kowalkiewicz Ingrid Larkin Gemma Alker GAICD ♾ Nicole Hatherly 🚀 Crystal Cooke Vibhor Pandey Laura Hurtado Lopez

🎉 Innovation Central Brisbane #Wrapped: A Year of Impact and Innovation 🎉 As 2024 winds down, we’re reflecting on an extraordinary year of milestones, partnerships, and progress. From scaling our impact across Queensland and beyond to fostering groundbreaking collaborations, here’s our year... wrapped: ✨ Moments of Connection 📍 1,500 visitors walked through our doors, engaging in 46 activations and 24 innovative projects. 🌟 19 prototypes built ✨ Empowering the Next Generation 📚 Over 2,900 students inspired through internships, workshops, ProtoComps, and the NetAcademy. 💻 2750 students participated in industry challenges, tackling everything from digital inclusion to environmental sustainability. 🚀 Programs like NIIN’s inaugural National MasterTech, Health Tech ProtoComp, and Sports Innovation ProtoComp showcased the incredible creativity of young minds. ✨ Forging Connected Partnerships 🤝 Welcomed two new anchor partners: Rivernet Communications and NTT DATA , expanding our focus to digital health and sports innovation. 🌏 Collaborated with partners across academia, government, and industry to accelerate Queensland's leadership in the global innovation ecosystem. ✨ Shaping the Future 💡 Launched strategic initiatives in sports tech, trusted retail, and digital compliance for financial services. 🌿 Partnered with QUT Sport to kickstart the Sports Innovation Community of Influence, laying the groundwork for Brisbane 2032. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together in 2024. A huge thank you to our team, students, partners, and everyone who supported Innovation Central Brisbane this year. Your passion and creativity are what drive us forward. 💬 Tell us: What’s your standout ICB moment of the year? Let’s celebrate the wins and keep building for 2025! Check out our full Annual Report for more highlights: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gZGKxunS #InnovationWrapped #DigitalSkills #Partnerships #FutureReady #ICB2024 #NIIN QUT (Queensland University of Technology) Cisco Cam Newton Reg Johnson Terry Weber James Stewart Ben Nicholls Dr Paula Dootson Emily Rosemond OLY Gemma Alker GAICD ♾ Nicole Hatherly 🚀 Crystal Cooke Vibhor Pandey Laura Hurtado Lopez

🌟 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝗨𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲-𝗨𝗽, 𝗮 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺, 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 🌟 As we wrap up the year, we are thrilled to share with you the Innovation Central Brisbane 2024 Annual Review. This report is more than a collection of this year's achievements; it reflects the impactful contributions of the many people who make up the ICB ecosystem, and points to where ICB is going as part of the APJC expansion plans of the National Industry Innovation Network #NIIN. This year ICB has evolved from a bold vision into a thriving scale-up, committed to accelerating Australia's innovation capability and digital skills. From the introduction of the Sport Innovation Community of Influence and Women in Tech Leadership Development Programs; to exploring Digital Health and APRA CPS230 Digital Compliance, the portfolio expanded to eight strategic priorities. Together with our founders Cisco, QUT, and ecosystem of partners and people across the #NIIN, the numbers capture the year: ⭐ welcomed 1500 people through the door ⭐ produced 19 digital prototypes ⭐ co-designed 24 innovation projects ⭐ engaged 15 industry partners ⭐ inspired 2900 students ⭐ hosted 46 thought leadership events, round tables & workshops ⭐ travelled to Japan, Singapore, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. Thank you to our valued partners, collaborators, activators, team members, and QUT students for your trust, energy, and contributions to this shared journey. Together, we are shaping a connected, scalable, and impactful future. QUT (Queensland University of Technology) Cameron Newton Margaret Sheil AO Leanne Harvey Robina Xavier Professor Mark Harvey Erin Rayment Reg Johnson Terry Weber Ben Dawson Harsha Hewapathirane James Stewart Sam Gerner Ben Nicholls Michelle Shalhoub Dr. Nadine Ostern Anna Huggins Mark Burdon Imogen Forster Dr Paula Dootson Emily Rosemond OLY Professor Sarah Kelly OAM Dr Wasana Bandara Prof. Marek Kowalkiewicz Michael Rosemann Ingrid Larkin Shangary S. Professor Lisa Scharoun Scott Kirk Gideon Street Brooke Powell David McKeering Robert Thorne Kristy Simpkin Natalie Baracz Gemma Alker GAICD ♾ Nicole Hatherly 🚀 Crystal Cooke Vibhor Pandey Laura Hurtado Lopez

✨ The Future of Healthcare Innovation is Here! ✨ Last week, we celebrated the exciting finale of the Rivernet Health Tech ProtoComp with an inspiring showcase event at Innovation Central Brisbane! Over the past three months, four exceptional student teams from QUT (Queensland University of Technology) have collaborated with Rivernet Communications and key healthcare stakeholders from Cisco, bdna, Metro North Health, and Metro South Health to tackle critical challenges in digital health, creating innovative solutions that could transform the sector. Guided by Rivernet’s mentorship and informed by the expertise of healthcare professionals, these students demonstrated not only technical skills but also a deep understanding of the complexities within our healthcare systems. Here’s what the teams developed: 💡CareTag – NFC-enabled wristbands to streamline hospital check-ins and provide emergency responders with immediate access to critical patient information. 💡 Hourglass – A predictive scheduling platform aimed at improving hospital workflows and minimising patient wait times. 💡 CareLink – A smart communication tool replacing paper forms in healthcare settings, offering broader applications for festivals and large-scale events. 💡 SixthSense – An AI-powered monitoring system that automates critical scoring to prevent patient deterioration, delivering timely alerts to healthcare providers. Read more about their projects here: https://lnkd.in/gysSpxt6 Our heartfelt thanks to our program partner, Rivernet Communications, for their unwavering support and mentorship throughout this journey. A special shoutout to Gideon Street, Scott Kirk, Brooke Powell, Michael Berndt, Ben Weber, Arne Bier, Danielle Mansfield for their invaluable guidance, and to the industry partners for their engagement and insights - Dr Jason Brown, Cameron Ballantine, Nazli Seghar, Brad Caird, Ryan Sheppard, and Karyn Smith. This showcase wraps up ICB's student-focused initiatives for 2024, closing a year of impactful collaboration and innovation. While this program concludes, these prototypes represent just the beginning of what could become transformative solutions for healthcare. 🎉 Cameron Newton Reg Johnson James Stewart Gemma Alker GAICD ♾ Crystal Cooke Vibhor Pandey Laura Hurtado Lopez

🖇️ Tying Up Loose Ends we Wrap Up 2024 🖇️ As the 2024 calendar starts coming to a close, the Innovation Central Brisbane team is still hard at work—wrapping up reports, reflecting on lessons learned, and laying the groundwork for an even bigger 2025. 📋✨ It’s a different kind of energy as we transition from showcases and pitches to reflection and planning. There’s a sense of accomplishment in the air as we dot the i’s and cross the t’s on another impactful year. To everyone who’s been part of our journey this year—thank you. Whether you joined us for a ProtoComp, collaborated on a research project, or cheered us on from afar, you’ve been a crucial part of the community that drives what we do. Here’s to finishing strong and setting the stage for what’s next. What’s on your “to-do-before-2024-ends” list? 📝 #InnovationCentral #2024Reflections #Collaboration #Innovation #YearEndMomentum

🚨 It’s Showcase Day!! 🚨 Today, we’re celebrating innovation, creativity, and collaboration with not one, but TWO incredible showcases! 🎉 ☀️ This Morning: We’re kicking things off online with the Women of Cisco Top Talent ProtoComp Showcase, connecting with an inspiring cohort from across Australia and New Zealand as they present their bold ideas for digital inclusion. 🌟 This Afternoon: It’s all happening at Innovation Central Brisbane with the Rivernet Communications Health Tech ProtoComp Showcase, where QUT (Queensland University of Technology) students will unveil their amazing digital prototypes tackling healthcare challenges head-on. It’s a day of BIG ideas, incredible teamwork, and celebrating the talent shaping our future. We’re Excited!! 🚀 Amanda Gudmundsson Cameron Newton Reg Johnson Terry Weber James Stewart Ben Nicholls Michelle Shalhoub Brione Smink Nicole Kaniowski Nicole Hatherly 🚀 Scott Kirk Gideon Street Brooke Powell Michael Berndt Ben Weber Arne Bier Danielle Mansfield Jordan Clark Dr Jason Brown Cameron Ballantine Ryan Sheppard Karyn Smith Nazli Seghar Brad Caird

🌟 Why Innovation Thrives on Collaboration 🌟 At the heart of every breakthrough lies a simple truth: we’re better when we work together. Whether it’s reshaping healthcare, transforming education, or driving sustainability, collaboration is the cornerstone of meaningful innovation. When diverse minds unite—bringing different skills, experiences, and perspectives to the table—we unlock the potential to solve complex challenges in ways we never could alone. Take the Rivernet Communications Health Tech ProtoComp, for example. Over the past three months, QUT (Queensland University of Technology) students worked under the guidance of industry mentors and healthcare stakeholders, bridging the gap between academic curiosity and real-world impact. Together, they developed practical solutions designed to improve efficiencies and rethink how we approach healthcare in Australia. This isn’t just a win for the students; it’s a testament to what’s possible when industry and education work hand-in-hand. Programs like these not only foster innovation but also build the talent pipeline for the future—empowering the next generation to tackle challenges with confidence and creativity. So, how do we continue to create these moments of connection? By leaning into collaboration and embracing the idea that the best solutions come from shared vision and collective effort. 💡 What’s a recent collaboration that inspired you? Let’s share and celebrate the power of partnerships. https://lnkd.in/gvq8vBXn #Collaboration #Innovation #ThoughtLeadership #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork