Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast Inc.

🎉 Wishing you all a Happy New Year from the team at RDA Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast 🎉 We have a lot of exciting plans ahead for 2025 and we can't wait to get started! #RDA #RDAMBSC #MoretonBay #SunshineCoast #Noosa

From the entire team at RDA Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast, we would like to wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy Christmas 🎄 It has been an incredible year, and we look forward to getting back to work in 2025!

2024 has been a huge year for RDA Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast, and we couldn't have done it without the support of our wonderful partners and supporters 💚 Thank you for making this an incredible year, and we look forward to expanding our partnerships and collaborations next year! City of Moreton Bay; Sunshine Coast Council; Noosa Council; Silicon Coast; Food Agribusiness Network (FAN); Innovate Moreton Bay; Manufacturing Excellence Forum

As 2024 comes to a close, we wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on this foundational and transformative past year for RDAMBSC 💚 From our establishment in April, to our various partnerships, events and initiatives throughout the year, our focus has been on engaging in the incredibly rich and diverse array of economic development projects across Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa. Learn more about what we've been up to this year 🔗 https://loom.ly/OFB7Nxo And check out our 2024 recap video here 👉 https://loom.ly/3VpJPxE #RDA #RDMBSC #RegionalDevelopmentAustralia #MoretonBay #SunshineCoast #Noosa

2024 showed what happens when traditional economic development meets innovation ambition. Our merged Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast Inc. region isn't just about the nearly 1 million people we represent - it's about building Australia's next major innovation hub as we prepare for Brisbane 2032. The year's key highlights brought opportunities to expand our region's impact: • Leading the newly merged Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast Inc. as inaugural Chair with our amazing board and CEO Jacqueline Steel • Joining Tractor Ventures to provide alternative funding pathways for Queensland startups • Exploring next-generation food innovation through Singapore connections on a federal government Venture Exchange Program • Supporting ecosystem growth through Tropical Innovation Festival, FWDFest, Something Fest., SXSW Sydney and #CapTech24 • Gaining Australian Certified Economic Developer certification (ACEcD) from Economic Development Australia Limited Three posts that captured key moments: "I'm starting a new position as Partner at Tractor Ventures" On delivering alternative funding pathways for Queensland scale-ups https://lnkd.in/gR6R9hxW "Appointed as inaugural Chairperson for RDA" On merging two dynamic regions into one innovation powerhouse https://lnkd.in/geG5p5Sz "RDA Extension Announcement" On securing five more years to build our region's future https://lnkd.in/gZArxhTR Looking ahead: With RDA's 5-year extension confirmed and Brisbane 2032 approaching, we're focused on three things: • Strengthening connections between traditional industry and emerging innovation • Expanding funding pathways for Queensland startups • Bringing global opportunities (like Singapore's food innovation and CapTech connections to India) home to our region The Sunshine Coast isn't just about lifestyle anymore - we're building a legitimate innovation hub. If you're working on something meaningful here, let's connect.

It was great to see this article from our Committee Chair, Gavin Keeley, in the latest issue of Matters Magazine Sunshine Coast! Gavin outlined RDAMBSC's vision and priorities, outlining our plans to drive economic growth and development across the Moreton Bay-Sunshine Coast-Noosa growth corridor and discussed the types of initiatives we're eager to support in order to achieve this 🙌 You can check out the full issue for Gavin's column and more here 👉 https://loom.ly/1Z-FKGU #RDA #RDAMBSC #MoretonBay #SunshineCoast #Noosa

As we approach the end of 2024, RDA Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast will be closed for a short period over the holiday season. Please note: Our shutdown period will commence on Monday 23 December 2024, and we will reopen from Monday 6 January 2025 📆 We have some great things in store for 2025 and can't wait to get started in the new year! #RDA #RDAMBSC #MoretonBay #SunshineCoast #Noosa

Applications are now open for Advance Queensland's Ignite+ Scale program! This new program will offer bespoke, agile, and advanced scaleup support to Queensland’s most ambitious and high growth potential innovation driven enterprises 🚀 The Ignite+ Scale program will be delivered in two phases throughout 2025. A limited number of high potential scaleup companies will be invited to participate in an in-person Upscale Intensive three-day Lab to refine business capabilities, develop scaleup strategies and make global connections 🌐 From this cohort, a selection of the most scaleup ready enterprises will be invited to participate in the full Ignite+ Scale program. Find out more and submit your application today 👉 https://loom.ly/mfqBm7g #RDA #RDAMBSC #MoretonBay #SunshineCoast #Noosa #Scaleup #AdvanceQueensland

Attention all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Female Entrepreneurs! EOIs now open for this free 12 month business program that is grounded in Culture, Community and Country. Starting in January 2025 - get your registrations in now!

Great network opportunity for First Nations businesses in Moreton Bay, hosted by one of our stellar First Nations businesses Kakadu Organics and supported by City of Moreton Bay.