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Smart State 2008-2012: a new direction

The Queensland Government's Smart State strategy is transforming Queensland.

The Government's Smart State vision is to create a State where knowledge, creativity and innovation drive economic growth so we can all enjoy the benefits of a prosperous economy and an enviable quality of life.

The Smart State vision is about increasing collaborations between Queensland's researchers and industries.

It is about investing in people, ideas, and partnerships to make smart businesses bigger and big businesses smarter.

The Smart State vision is also about ensuring future generations of Queenslanders can enjoy and improve Queensland's lifestyle and environment.

Since 1998, the Queensland Government has invested over $3.6 billion in science, research and innovation to drive a dynamic and diverse economy.

After creating 36 new research institutes in that time, with more currently being built, the Government is now shifting the balance of its Smart State investments. A greater focus is now being put on the people and projects housed in Queensland's new and established research infrastructure.

The 2008-09 state budget provided $120 million over four years to fund programs under Queensland's smart future 2008-2012. Under the Smart Futures Funds, for example, the Government is investing:

over $23 million to attract and retain some of the brightest minds in science and industry to solve Queensland's challenges of the future
$60 million to support collaborations between Queensland's researchers and industry.

Through its science strategy unit, the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Industry monitors and reports on the implementation of the Smart State Strategy across the Government.

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Last updated 9 July 2009