These Awards aim to recognise, reward and support innovation, invention and commercialisation across North Queensland;

• To build economic diversification, sustainability and resilience through the creation of an outward looking business culture built upon opportunities unique to the Australian Tropics
• To showcase and brand North Queensland as the centre of tropical
  expertise and knowledge for the tropical world
• Provide opportunity for inventors, innovators & businesses to showcase their inventive & innovative ideas, projects & processes to potential investors, mentors, government officials & public
• It is an opportunity for applicants to realise the potential commercial value of their invention or innovation and contribute to the export & employment potential of the region
• To focus on the importance of innovation in driving key economic benefits for the region including:

1. Better, more competitive business practices
2. Developing and driving ‘locally-grown’ export opportunities
3. Stimulating employment generating activity

To find out more about the Tropical Innovation Awards please contact the Cairns Council or read here for more information & contact details