Trade and Investment Queensland

📣 Calling all Queensland companies, researchers and institutions! TIQ is leading a Queensland Government delegation to India's flagship life sciences event, BioAsia 2025, in Hyderabad in February. India is home to more than 3000 pharmaceutical companies and accounts for 60% of the world's vaccine production. BioAsia offers a platform to connect with global leaders in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and healthcare while showcasing Queensland’s cutting-edge innovations in life sciences. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to: 🤝 Engage in B2B meetings, roundtable discussions, and site visits to leading biotech hubs. 💡 Collaborate with Indian pharmaceutical pioneers, with special access to companies in data analytics, genomics, digital health, and more. 🗣️ Participate in networking sessions with global pharma leaders, including those from the World Health Organization, and renowned industry figures. Register your interest now! https://lnkd.in/gpRXhfWS Abhinav Bhatia | Anwesha Majumder | Jas Sanghera

🗣️ “There’s nothing better than collaborating with your peers in Abu Dhabi and Chile, all sitting there talking to each other in real time. It’s just magical.” Benjamin Krueger is shaping a direction for our future by keeping TIQ connected and at the cutting edge. Here you’ll find you’re truly valued for the unique perspectives and experiences you bring. That’s why there’s never been a better time to join us 👉 https://lnkd.in/g5nxAEm9

Australia is shooting for the moon, with a Queensland company leading the way to build the nation's first lunar rover. 🌙 EPE. Trusted To Protect has been named as the grantee and co-lead of the ELO2 consortium, which was selected by the Australian Space Agency to build the lunar 'Roo-ver'. Work on the $42 million project will start immediately while the agency finalises details with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration to secure a launch opportunity. The Roo-ver, which will be entirely designed, manufactured, tested and operated from Australia, will undertake a science mission on the moon to understand the lunar surface. Leading universities, SMEs and industry giants from across Australia have contributed towards the project, which is expected to drive innovation in a wide range of industries. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gBGZfTCw

India is on track to become the world’s third largest economy by 2030 and is already the second largest internet market in the world. 🌠 The market value of the e-commerce sector in India in 2021 reached A$130 billion. That figure is expected to reach $540 billion by the year 2030. Our free webinars, in partnership with Asialink Business, will help you understand, navigate and create strategies for entering the Indian e-commerce market. Watch now 👉 https://lnkd.in/gJUkJvZP

We're delighted to announce legendary cricket coach John Buchanan as a Queensland Global Connector for India. 🏏 The proud Queenslander is Cricket Australia's most successful national coach, guiding the team to a world-record 16 consecutive Test wins and two International Cricket Council World Cup victories in 2003 and 2007. John now uses his extensive experience to empower performance in the corporate sphere through Buchanan Success Coaching. He is also a director of multi-sport program Ready Steady Go Kids, which operates in 13 countries around the world, including India. With the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games on the horizon, John is excited about building connections in India and sharing what Queensland has to offer with the world.  Learn more about Queensland Global Connect 👉 https://lnkd.in/gaXt6jQh Abhinav Bhatia

Expanding into the United States is a significant step for Queensland businesses, offering both great potential and unique challenges. Product and startup builder Chris Saad, who was former Head of Product at Uber's Developer Platform, knows all about it. Drawing on more than a decade of experience in Silicon Valley, the Queenslander recently joined Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner for the Americas Viki Forrest for a TIQ webinar. Together they explored the bold moves and innovative approaches required to thrive in the world’s largest and most competitive market. Read Chris's top seven insights and watch the webinar here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZcQtUjB

Did you know that Gardasil, developed in Queensland, has become one of the most effective vaccines to fight cervical cancer globally? In India, cervical cancer is the second most prevalent cancer among women, impacting 18 out of every 100,000 women aged 15-44. In 2023, the country reported about 340,000 cases, the highest number in Asia. Gardasil vaccine was licensed in India in 2008 and since then has been effecting in fighting cervical cancer, reducing HPV infections by 86%. Aligned with the World Health Organization's goal to eradicate cervical cancer by reducing cases to fewer than 4 per 100,000 women, Gardasil plays a pivotal role in India’s vaccination efforts, offering a transformative opportunity to create a future where cervical cancer is not only treatable but entirely preventable. Read the full story in Express Healthcare from TIQ's Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner for South Asia Abhinav Bhatia 👉 https://lnkd.in/gYSX9UsG

Deepening the true friendship between Korea and Queensland. Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Ros Bates MP RN welcomed senior business and government stakeholders at a reception in Seoul last week. Korea is one of Queensland’s key trading partners and or state’s fourth-largest export destination, valued at $14.6 billion in the 12 months to September 2024. Justin McGowan GAICD | Luke Shim | Tak Adachi

Queensland will shine in Osaka in 2025! ☀️ Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Ros Bates visited the site of Expo 2025 Osaka, where she witnessed the scale of the project. As a Gold Partner at the Australia Pavilion, Queensland will highlight our state’s modern and diverse economy to a projected 28 million visitors and 160 countries. World Expo will run for six months from 13 April 2025. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gHFzKy7Y Australia at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai | Justin McGowan GAICD | Tak Adachi

ENEOS, Japan’s largest oil company, will significantly increase its production of green hydrogen in Queensland. Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Ros Bates joined ENEOS executives and TIQ CEO Justin McGowan GAICD in Tokyo to announce the construction of a $200 million demonstration plant, which will be built at Brisbane’s Bulwer Island. The project will create more than 100 jobs and produce up to 680kg of green hydrogen per day. The green hydrogen will be in the form of methylcyclohexane (MCH), a carrier liquid that can be transported at room temperature and normal pressure. ENEOS is aiming to build a commercial plant using this technology in the next decade. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gME5Nnhq ENEOS-Hydrogen | Tak Adachi