Building the capabilities that power tomorrow's industries.
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Future Skills Labs is an upcoming initiative at Collider, UniSC Innovation Centre, designed to provide hands-on environments where students, researchers, founders and industry can explore emerging technologies, develop future-ready capabilities and collaborate on real-world challenges.
Anchored by five specialist labs and delivered in partnership with industry, the Labs will bring together education, research and industry to accelerate innovation, strengthen workforce capability and support the development of practical solutions with regional and global impact.
The Labs will provide access to the tools, technologies and expertise needed to support practical skill development, applied research and high-tech innovation across areas including advanced manufacturing, connected environments, artificial intelligence, digital health and cybersecurity.
Why it matters?
The pace of technological change is accelerating. Future Skills Labs is being developed to help bridge the gap between emerging technologies and their real-world application.
By combining industry expertise, research capability and hands-on learning environments, the Labs will support the growth of new ideas, new skills and new opportunities.
Explore the Labs
Digital Automated Assembly Lab
Developed with industry partner [ MEF Logo]
Digital Automated Assembly Lab (DAAL) will support advanced manufacturing capability and automated assembly. It will enable companies to prototype, test and produce small batches of high-value products.
Connected Environments Lab
Developed with industry partner [ Veolia Logo]
Focused on smart environmental monitoring solutions, this lab will explore technologies that support sustainability, resource management and data-driven decision making.
AI Computer Vision Lab
Developed with industry partner [ MEF Logo]
This lab will investigate machine learning and computer vision applications, supporting innovation across industries through the development and application of artificial intelligence technologies.
Digital Health Productivity Lab
Developed with industry partner [Cisco and NIIN Logo]
Focused on improving healthcare outcomes and patient experiences, this lab will support the development and adoption of digital health solutions that enhance productivity and care delivery.
Cyber & Forensics Lab
Developed with industry partner [Cybermerc Logo]
Designed as a controlled environment for training and simulation, this lab will help build cybersecurity capability through practical learning experiences and real-world scenarios.
Available Now
Rapid Prototyping Lab
Available through Collider today while Future Skills Labs is being developed.
Who are the Labs for?
Future Skills Labs will create opportunities for:
- Students seeking hands-on learning experiences
- Researchers translating ideas into impact
- Founders and startups developing innovative solutions
- Industry partners exploring emerging technologies
- Professionals looking to build future-ready capabilities
What to expect
Future Skills Labs will be supported through a range of activities designed to foster innovation and capability development, including:
- Industry engagement programs
- Cross-sector collaborative projects
- Innovation acceleration initiatives
- Skills development and training opportunities
Stay connected
Future Skills Labs are currently in development and will be operational by June 2027.
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Industry partners
Funding acknowledgement (mandatory)
The Future Skills Labs project was funded by the Australian Government and Queensland Government as part of the South East Queensland City Deal.