Queensland's engineering, construction and resources innovation (ECRi) hub
At a glance
Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning (DSDMIP) is responsible for improving the productivity and quality of life in Queensland by leading economic strategy, industry development, infrastructure and planning for the benefit of all.
The challenge
ECRi Hub was created through the will of prominent Australian industry leaders and Government to bridge the collaboration and innovation shortfall in the engineering, construction and resources industries. ECRi Hub will work alongside other government programs such as Advance Queensland, METS Ignited and regional innovation hubs to grow a vibrant innovation community. These activities aim to maintain and grow global market share for our local industries and attract international attention.
The objectives of the department are to:
- Lead the economic agenda
- Attract investment
- Diversify the economy
- Enable projects
- Create thriving communities
DSDMIP established the ECRi Hub to provide market-driven linkages between innovative technology, end users, investors and international partners to activate commercialisation opportunities in Queensland.
The program gave us a clear path, we knew what our industry needed, how to do it, but had no experience manufacturing or commercialising the product."
Our response
The impact
GHD has provided value to the ECRi Hub and the mentoring program participants in the following ways:
- Sharing deep technical and market knowledge specific to their venture or innovation
- Mapping out pathways to improve the likelihood of achieving successful commercialisation.
"By participating in the ECRi Hub Mentoring program, we were challenged to think about the future of our business and not just our product."