- The Crisafulli Government is delivering a better lifestyle through a stronger economy by backing Queensland talent.
- Renewed confidence sees Queensland startups secure more than $500 million, driving productivity and export potential.
- Under the Crisafulli Government Queensland is open for business and funding ideas which lead to global success.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a better lifestyle through a stronger economy by helping startup founders realise their dreams.
A flood of funding led by the Government owned Queensland Investment Corporation has put the State back on the startup map, creating cutting edge jobs and bringing to life ideas which have achieved international recognition.
Labor's decade of decline saw investors abandon Queensland which left the startup sector reeling.
In stark contrast, the Crisafulli Government's commitment to backing business helped deliver $504 million in funding for Queensland startups in 2025 - the best result since 2021 and a 32 per cent increase on 2024.
Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Ros Bates said the renewed confidence was giving businesses the opportunities they were robbed of by Labor.
"Queensland's home to some of the brightest and most ambitious minds in Australia, but their opportunities were stifled because Labor refused to back them," Minister Bates said.
"I've made it clear to the world that Queensland is back open for business and if you come to us with a good idea we will back you and we will help you make it happen.
"When QIC sees a golden opportunity they back it, and that tells other investors it's something they want to be a part of.
"This means ideas aren't left on a whiteboard, they become reality and they create jobs and boost the economy."
Among the success stories benefiting from the Crisafulli Government's commitment is Future Maintenance Technologies (FMT) which is redefining how the world maintains critical transport infrastructure with the use of autonomous robots.
The company secured $8million in funding to expand into new markets, having already secured long-term contracts with Melbourne's High-Capacity Metro Trains, Dubai Metro and Copenhagen Metro, as well as a project in Queensland which is currently commercial in confidence.
Future Maintenance Technologies CEO Loic Ayoul said the investment provided the runway, credibility and momentum to scale globally.
"Transport networks around the world are under pressure to meet increasing demands while operating with greater safety, accuracy and reliability," Mr Ayoul said.
"FMT's technology gives operators the tools and intelligence they need to meet that challenge.
"From Queensland, we are building the maintenance ecosystem of the future, designed for the next generation of rail and aviation maintenance."
2026 is already shaping up as another bumper year for Queensland startups, with Gold Coast based Gilmour Space already raising $217 million to become the latest Australian company valued at more than $1 billion.
