Source: Tasmania Police
Issued: 22 Apr 2025
Several of Queensland’s most promising enterprises can now accelerate their scale up journey through a new pilot program.
Ten innovative businesses have been selected to take part in the next stage of Advance Queensland and Deloitte’s Ignite+ Scale program, following a successful three-day workshop with 29 of Queensland’s leading scaleups.
The initiative will provide tailored, flexible and expert support to the selected enterprises, to help speed up their business growth.
Through one-on-one capability development, online workshops, scaleup masterclasses and specialist deep dive coaching sessions, the businesses will gain the tools and guidance needed to expand their operations and market presence, while increasing revenue.
The other businesses that attended the three-day workshop will also receive coaching sessions and ecosystem events to support their continued growth.
The businesses encompass industries including advanced manufacturing, financial technology (FinTech), service, e-commerce, technology, waste management and renewable energy.
The 10 enterprises currently operate in 16 different regions globally, with a focus on expanding into the United Kingdom, United States, Europe and the Middle East.
During the three-day workshop, businesses heard from expert presenters and guest speakers who offered compelling insights and practical resources on strategy development, financial management and team culture.
Acting Deputy Director-General of Innovation Tony King said these ambitious businesses made a great impression at the three-day intensive workshop and the ongoing capability development will make a big difference.
“The Ignite+ Scale program equips businesses with the strategies, guidance and resources needed to accelerate and maximise their scaleup journey,” he said.
“I’m excited to see these promising enterprises expand their operations, enter more overseas markets and showcase what Queensland innovators have to offer on the world stage.”
Program participant Alistair Hart, founder of geospatial technology company Mangoesmapping said this opportunity to access industry knowledge will be important to help expand his innovative business interstate and internationally.
“We learnt a lot from the three-day workshop and are really enthusiastic about the journey ahead with this program. I want to express my gratitude to the Queensland Government for supporting innovative businesses and am grateful that we have been selected among the 10 companies,” he said.
“Being able to build a strategy and proactively plan for increased customer demand as we grow will be so valuable.
“Knowing how to proactively and effectively manage business growth will ensure Mangoesmapping is sustainable into the future.”
View more information about the Ignite+ Scale Program.