Biotechnology

The Queensland biotechnology industry spans the health and medical, agricultural, environmental and industrial sectors and is set to play a vitally important role in all our lives.

The Government's integrated approach, from discovery through to BioPharmaceuticals Australia scale-up manufacturing facility and clinical trials, and progressive regulatory environment have created a dynamic and growing industry.

Queensland has established Life Sciences Queensland Limited, which is an industry led organisation to provide leadership, promotion and growth opportunities for life science firms and organisations within Queensland. The organisation will facilitate business development of new and existing companies, profile Queensland's life science capabilities and identify relevant international strategic partners and networks to leverage business-to-business opportunities.

Queensland's life sciences industry boasts:

• Over 100 core biotechnology companies employing 3760 (in 2008-2009)
• 66 biotechnology-related research institutes employing 6170 researches (in 2008/2009)
• Revenues of $1.09 billion for both companies and research institutes in 2009/2009

Further information: 

• The Queensland Life Science Industry Report 2010
• Queensland Biotechnology Directory
• Globally Competitive Life Sciences Brochure