Ideas into impact: Accelerating science and innovation for a better future discussion paper

The Queensland Government is developing a science and innovation strategy to create jobs, boost our regions and industries, attract investment, and solve global challenges.

Input from industry, universities, researchers, and the community is critical to shape a strategy that works for Queensland.

Have your say

Consultation is now open on the Ideas into impact: Accelerating science and innovation for a better future discussion paper.

We invite you to share your views on how Queensland can strengthen its science and innovation system. Your insights will help inform priorities that drive economic growth, job creation, and long-term sustainability.

You can participate by:

Completing the survey

If you are a community member wishing to provide feedback on the Ideas into impact: Accelerating science and innovation for a better future discussion paper, please complete the Community feedback survey.

If you are part of the science and innovation system (for example, an entrepreneur or innovator, researcher, research institution or university, startup or innovative small business, corporation or investor), please complete the Stakeholder feedback survey.

1. Register with In the Loop by selecting the “Register here” button or “Register” in the top-right menu of this screen. Already have an account? Sign in.
2. Once your account is set up (or if you already have one), select the “Sign in” option in the top-right of this screen.
3. Choose the Take Survey button below.
4. You can then complete a survey or save and return to the survey later.
5. Submit your response. Once submitted a copy of your response will be emailed to you.
6. If you require any assistance, please email ScienceandInnovation@detsi.qld.gov.au.

Uploading a submission

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2. Once your account is set up (or if you already have one), select the “Sign in” option in the top-right of this screen.
3. Choose the Upload document button below.
4. Attach your document in Word or PDF format and submit.

Consultation closes 31 March 2026.

More information

If you have any questions about the consultation process, please contact: ScienceandInnovation@detsi.qld.gov.au.

Privacy statement

Why we request your personal information:

• Your input will inform the project team (DETSI and its contractors) to understand the opportunities and challenges that face science and innovation in Queensland. This information will be used to inform the development of a science and innovation strategy for Queensland.
• The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) uses an online engagement platform to seek feedback on various issues and initiatives. We try to minimise the personal information collected, but we need your name and contact details to register you as a user, which allows you to complete surveys, be kept updated on projects, and to be notified of future activities (if you choose).
• The platform we use is called ‘In the loop’, hosted on EngagementHQ, a third-party cloud-based service platform owned and operated by Granicus.
• All personal information gathered by DETSI is treated in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009. For further details view the DETSI privacy policy.
• Your responses to survey questions are de-identified (i.e. do not identify any personal or organisational information) and may be used in publications, reports, and for research. This de-identified data may also be used to inform other projects funded by the Queensland or Australian Governments.