Innovation showcase
City of Moreton Bay’s thriving innovation ecosystem has a variety of talented people and businesses across a range of industries.
These case studies showcase our highly innovative local companies and people.
STEM Punks
STEM Punks video transcript.
Check out how the amazing team at STEM Punks are teaching kids right around the globe from a garage in Samford. They’re making science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fun and interactive!
Their mission is to future-proof our kids. From drone flying workshops to learning how to make robotics. This award-winning business helps kids develop skills in various areas.
Blacklight Entertainment
Blacklight Entertainment video transcript.
City of Moreton Bay is fast-attracting businesses savvy with entrepreneurship and innovation. It's home to the game-developing company Blacklight Interactive, which brought you Golf With Your Friends. The company is leading the way in digital enrichment.
Three brothers created the multiplayer mini-golf game from their home in Moreton Bay. In 2020, they sold it to a United Kingdom company, Team 17, for an impressive $22 million. With all eyes on the digital space today, these three are a force and are inspiring future generations.
Spatial Innovation
Spatial Innovation video transcript.
Spatial Innovation is a City of Moreton Bay-based business specialising in spatial technologies. It uses digital mapping tools to turn geographic data from a wide range of sources into valuable online products.
They received funding from Advance Queensland’s Ignite Ideas fund to commercialise their Flood Query portal. Funding will also go towards marketing their product to regional and rural councils.
Spatial Innovation’s success will support Our City’s Economic Strategy 2020-2041 by:
- supporting future innovation from within the city
- boosting economic strategies by leveraging innovative collaborators
- providing a strong foundation for current, emerging and future innovation sectors within the city.
Metromatics
Metromatics video transcript.
Metromatics Pty Ltd is an award-winning industrial supply company, established in 1989. It specialises in providing system design and manufacturing solutions to transport, Defence, energy and industrial customers. Their head office for administration, engineering and manufacturing is in North Lakes. Metromatics has offices for sales and support in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne, and a subsidiary in Auckland, New Zealand.
Tech For Good
Tech For Good video transcript.
Founded in 2021, TechForGood is a Samford-based Social Technology company. They are on a mission to make equitable, accessible and affordable technology the status quo for all Australians.
TechForGood provides a vast range of technology-based products and services. They do this in partnership with major companies such as Microsoft, Google, Dell and LP. They also donate 50 percent of their profits to high-impact partners. This helps them address the needs of digitally disadvantaged Australians. Co-Founder and CEO, Stella Heesom explains purpose and advocacy drive TechForGood. She believes these values have contributed to the company's success.
Phoenix Laser Cleaning and Restoration
Phoenix Laser video transcript.
Phoenix Laser Cleaning and Restoration’s innovative laser technology brings sustainable, chemical free, and efficient future tech to City of Moreton Bay.
Hear how their innovative business has grown, thanks to strong community growth, development and stability, and a healthy dose of passion for their technology.
Ozius Biome
Ozius Biome video transcript.
Taking an innovative approach to environmental data to inform and assist government and industry to act sustainably is the exciting offering of City of Moreton Bay business Ozius Biome.
Hear from Alysa Starky and Tim Hackwood about how their passion and vision for AI, remote sensing, and environmental science has led to success for them in City of Moreton Bay.
Pixel Zoo
Pixel Zoo video transcript.
Pixel Zoo Animation Studios is an independent animation powerhouse that's making waves globally.
Proudly based in Moreton Bay, Pixel Zoo has an impressive portfolio of clients. It is working with some of the world’s most beloved and recognisable brands and characters, creating animated movies, television shows, web series and commercials.
Find out more about Pixel Zoo.
All Data
All Data video transcript.
All Data & Communications provide communication networks to top-tier clients for major infrastructure projects and resource markets in the Asia-Pacific region.
Their highly qualified and dedicated team of data, electrical and security technicians is equipped with advanced tools, training and experience to optimise outcomes for our customers without compromise.
The team believes that City of Moreton Bay is right in the middle of the Brisbane to Gympie golden triangle for business.
Find out more about All Data & Communications.
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