Business and Industry Innovation
This category focuses on funding projects and programs which seek to deliver ‘innovation infrastructure and services’, including facilities, resources and services used by researchers, educators, business and industry to conduct research and foster innovation. This includes facilities such as shared workspaces, maker spaces and business incubators, accelerators and programs where research, knowledge and date can be connected, and entrepreneurial ideas grow high-value and innovative businesses. This also includes investigation, development and delivery of programs aimed at reducing carbon emissions and increasing cybersecurity.
If you would like to know about specific funded projects, please reach out to the Local Buying Foundation Project Officers.
Current Projects
Decarbonisation Accelerated Program Leading the Way to a Sustainable Future
The Greater Whitsunday region is embracing a sustainable future through the Decarbonisation Accelerated Project, proudly funded by the Local Buying Foundation (LBF). This initiative, a partnership between Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) and the Resources Centre of...
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