Queensland is Australia's Smart State. The Queensland biotechnology community continues to attract world attention for its cutting-edge solutions that are making a contribution towards a better society. The Queensland Government is committed to ensuring the success of this important industry through its Smart State Strategy and the 10-year Bio-Industries plan, which are reinforcing Queensland's position as a biotechnology hub in the Asia Pacific region.
Queensland has an impressive research and education infrastructure, including seven universities, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS), which have highly skilled and cost effective researchers with renowned strengths in genomics, tropical healthcare and agriculture.
The State's capital, Brisbane is emerging as a major international centre for biotechnology research and development. A major new initiative is the $100million Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) at the University of Queensland, which is being developed in conjunction with CSIRO, it will be the largest biological research facility in Australia. The Queensland Government is also supporting the development of the Centre for Biomolecular Science and Drug Discovery at Griffith University on Queensland's Gold Coast and expanding the Queensland Institute of Medical Research to create one of the world's foremost cancer research institutes.
In addition to a fabulous sub-tropical lifestyle, Queensland's mega biodiversity, highly skilled workforce, our range of cost competitive research, business and residential opportunities makes the Smart State a natural choice for biotechnology partnering and investment.
Queensland welcomes you to be a part of the exciting vision and endless opportunities offered by the biotechnology industry. Take a look at the Department of Innovation and Information Economy's website www.iie.qld.gov.au , it will be the smartest move you make. For information in biotechnology opportunities and investments, please contact Queensland Government Trade and Investment Office, Taipei. Tel: 02-2723 0656.
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