Innovation In Science & Research Commercialisation
Event description
Innovation In Science & Research Commercialisation
In Partnership with Queensland Government Science (DETSI)
Included with PLATINUM GOLD and SILVER passes, or available as an individual registration.
Free for Queensland researchers and academics
The Innovation in Science & Research commercialisation is designed for researchers, scientists, and technical founders who want to explore the commercial potential of their work. This high-value, full-day session brings together experts in research translation, government support, deep tech commercialisation, and founder journeys — offering real-world advice to help you move from concept to commercial outcome.
Note: This event is specifically for those working at the intersection of research/science and entrepreneurship.
MORNING PROGRAM
Monday 23rd June, 2025 | 9am – 12:30pm| Novotel Oasis Resort (McKenzie)
Innovation in Science Intensive
Included within PLATINUM, GOLD, SILVER passes. Individual event registration available.
This event is for academics, researchers and those building science-driven startups. It is also suitable for University leaders and administration who support students through entrepreneurship and/or commercialisation. Monday intensives and bootcamps do not allow for switching rooms.
The innovation in science intensive and research commercialisation bootcamp are supported by Queensland Government DETSI Science.
Time | Topic | Facilitator / Speaker |
8:30am | Registrations open |
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9am | Introduction, welcome and getting to know other researchers and founders in the room. Share your skills and challenges | Luke Deacon | CSIRO
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9:10am
| Backing Breakthroughs – what Queensland Government brings to the table.
| Allison Brambrick |Queensland Government Dept of Science |
9:30am
| Collaboration for positive commercialisation outcomes - Rainstick Founder Story | George Feast | CSIRO Niv Sivapalan | TRaCE Darryl Lyons & Mic Black| Rainstick
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9:50am
| Market entry for science-based Ventures | Kim Smyth |ANDHealth |
10:10am
| Worming your way from researcher to founder – Macrobiome Founder Story | Paul Giacomin |Macrobiome Therapeutics Tara Diversi | Lauch YEP
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10:30am | Morning mini break |
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10:45am
| Building Innovation Bridges for Quantum Leaps to Market – PsiQuantum Story | Dylan Saunders | PsiQuantum Maya Isarov | Quantum Australia Brendan Kidd | CSIRO |
11:10am
| Innovation in Science – Lightning Talk Importance of data and innovation in GBR preservation | Abbi Scott | Reef Hub Katie Chartrand | Reef Hub |
11:20am
| Commercialising in partnership with NGOs | Alon Greenspan | Mind Ventures |
11:45am
| Turning science into impact | Elaine Stead | Main Sequence Ventures |
12:15pm | Lunch break |
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AFTERNOON PROGRAM (NB: Funding Founders is also an option for those science-backed startups raising a funding round within the next 12 months)
Research Commercialisation Bootcamp
Included within PLATINUM, GOLD and SILVER tickets. Separate registration available by application.
This Bootcamp is designed for scientists, researchers and academics new to commercialisation and startups – for those scientists ready for funding – Funding Founders may be more suitable.
Time | Topic | Facilitator / Speaker |
12noon | Registrations open |
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1pm | Welcome and overview | Chad Renando | Ready Communities
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1:10pm
Presentation | Who is who in the Startup Zoo – understanding the startup ecosystem and where you can get support as an academic to become an entrepreneur
| Peter Laurie | Inductive
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1:40pm
Presentation
| Your innovation roadmap – understanding the ingredients to successful commercialisation. | Tenille Eyre | CSIRO |
2:10pm
Fireside
| Harnessing your expertise to build a successful business | Nathan Cleasby | Living Water Aquaculture |
2:30pm | Afternoon break |
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2:45pm | Academic’s guide to working in innovation and entrepreneurship.
| Dr James Ryall |Beanstalk |
3:15pm
Presentation
| Building visibility for your research by leveraging your personal brand
| Jo Palmer | The Connection Table |
3:45pm | Building industry connections to progress your science | Fawad Ali | Griffith University |
4pm
Panel
| Creating researcher-founder centred programs and communities that can support commercialisation
| Kara Worth |TNQ Drought Hub JCU Joni Sytsma |iLAuNCH UniSQ Leigh Ford | UniQuest Facilitated by Tina Hill | QLD Government
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4:30pm | Finish – Networking event commences |
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EVENING PROGRAM
Monday 23rd June, 2025 | 4:30pm – 7pm | Novotel Oasis Resort (Abercrombie)
Tropical Innovation Festival Monday Mixer
Included in: PLATINUM, GOLD, SILVER pass and NETWORKING AFTER HOURS. Separate registration available.
Time | Topic | Speakers |
4:30pm | Early networking. Check-in and registration open | |
5pm | Networking and entertainment | Live Entertainment by Joey Lanskey Cash Bar |
5:30pm | Event commences | Tara Diversi | Tropical Innovation Festival
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5:40pm | Queensland science making a difference
| Queensland Government Dept of Science |
6:00pm | Innovation in Science Pitches
| Science-driven startups attending TIF Facilitated by Dan Gavel | Black Sheep
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6:25pm | Feedback Panel | Allison Brambrick | Queensland Government Science Dylan Saunders | PsiQuantum Brendan Kidd | CSIRO Elaine Stead | Main Sequence Ventures
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6:35pm | Vu’s Views & Gospel according to Glen
| Vu Tran | Black Sky Aero Glen Richards | Richards Group |
7:10pm | Monday event finishes |
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