Capital Coast: Queensland Deep Tech Investment Summit is a one-day, in-person investment summit hosted by Collider, UniSC Innovation and proudly supported by the Queensland Government through the Innovation Events Fund.
Capital Coast in Numbers:
- 20+ active venture investors
- 30+ investment-ready advanced tech ventures
- 150 curated 1:1 meetings
- AU$15.4 billion in represented capital
Designed with an investor-first approach, Capital Coast connects venture capital investors with Queensland's most promising investment-ready deep tech ventures. The Summit showcases emerging technologies across artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous systems, sustainable energy, advanced manufacturing, space technologies and other high-growth sectors.
The program will feature keynote speakers, structured investor introductions, a Queensland deep tech capability briefing, a venture showcase and curated networking opportunities, creating meaningful connections between founders, investors and the broader innovation ecosystem.
By attracting interstate and international investors to the Sunshine Coast, Capital Coast aims to strengthen investment pathways, accelerate research commercialisation and position South East Queensland as a destination for deep technology, innovation and venture investment.
Event program
The main program is open to all attendees, featuring keynote speakers, panels, live venture pitches, showcases and networking. Running in parallel, selected ventures and investors will participate in private, curated 1:1 meetings in a dedicated meeting room.
| Time | Main Stage |
|---|---|
| 8:30am |
Registration open |
| 9:00am |
Official Welcome MCPaul Martins, Director of Strategic Partnerships, UniSC Acknowledgement of Country and immersive cultural experienceLyndon Davis, Kabi Kabi Traditional Custodian and Honorary Senior Research Fellow, UniSC Dr Leah Barclay, Discipline Lead, Design, UniSC Opening UniSC Welcome AddressProfessor Helen Bartlett, Vice-Chancellor and President, UniSC Ministerial Video AddressThe Honourable Andrew Powell MP Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation |
| 9:15am |
Opening Keynote - Founder StoryStuart Clout, Co-Founder and CEO, Mulga |
| 9:45am |
R&D and Commercialisation Session
|
| 10:15am | Morning tea and networking |
| 10:45am |
Workshop: How to pitch to VCsAlan Jones, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, M8 Ventures |
| 11:15am |
Panel: The Future of Deep Tech Full Ecosystem Picture
|
| 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Lunch and showcase booths |
| 2:00pm |
Interactive VC Panel: Burning Questions to Ask VCs Now
|
| 2:30pm |
UniSC Innovation in Action: Research Capability Showcase
|
| 3:00pm | Afternoon break |
| 3:30pm | Live Venture Pitches |
| 4:30pm | Closing remarks and networking |
| 5:00pm | Event ends |
Investors
Discover your next investment opportunity.
Capital Coast connects investors with a curated portfolio of investment-ready deep tech companies, providing efficient access to founder meetings, emerging technologies and high-quality deal flow.
What you'll get:
- Curated deal flow
- Qualified investment pipeline
- Curated 1:1 introductions with high-potential founders*
- Venture showcase
- Deep tech market insights
- Networking with founders and innovation leaders
- Exclusive Sunshine Coast investor experience
Ventures
Raise capital. Build connections. Scale your venture.
Capital Coast is designed for ambitious, investment-ready ventures looking to connect with active investors, showcase their technology and accelerate growth.
Whether you're preparing to raise your first round or scaling your next stage of growth, Capital Coast provides direct access to investors, strategic connections and opportunities to increase your venture's visibility.
Priority areas
- Artificial Intelligence
- Robotics
- Autonomous Systems
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Cyber Security
- Sustainable Energy
- Space Technologies
- Other emerging deep tech sectors
Venture Stage
Ventures at all stages are encouraged to register for Capital Coast.
For the curated 1:1 investor introductions, priority will be given to investment-ready ventures from Pre-Seed to Series A, with matching based on investor interests, sector, stage and investment fit.
What you'll get:
- Curated 1:1 investor meetings*
- Venture showcase opportunities*
- Exposure to active investors
- Build strategic partnerships
- Increased visibility
*Curated 1:1 investor meetings and participation in the Venture Showcase are subject to the event selection process.
Innovation Ecosystem
Connect with the people shaping Queensland's innovation future.
Capital Coast welcomes researchers, universities, industry, government and ecosystem partners to connect with founders and investors, discover emerging technologies and strengthen Queensland's innovation ecosystem.
What you'll get:
- Connect with investors and founders
- Discover emerging technologies
- Build partnerships
- Gain industry insights
- Expand your innovation network
More Information
For further information or content enquiries, please contact:
Collider, UniSC Innovation
Delivering Partner
Proudly supported by the Queensland Government through the Innovation Events Fund.
Event Partners
Media Partner
Adam Marshall
Venture Capital investors
- 77 Partners
- Antler
- Advanced
- Angelloop
- Beanstalk
- BeatenZone Venture Partners
- Black Lake Capital
- Brisbane Angels
- Dreamoro
- Exhort Ventures
- Fusion Venture Labs
- QIC
- Main Sequence
- Investible
- Kilara
- m8 Ventures
- MooCoo Ventures
- Old City Investment Partners
- Suncoast Angels
- Tall Order
- Tidal Ventures
- Tundra Capital
- Uniquest Extension Fund