University of the Sunshine Coast

University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) is a comprehensive public university headquartered at Sippy Downs, with multiple campuses serving the Sunshine Coast–Moreton Bay growth corridor. Industry engagement is embedded through co‑located facilities within the regional health precinct, enabling collaboration in clinical settings and streamlined access to professional training pathways. An on‑campus innovation hub and startup incubator, together with proximity to a major innovation precinct at Moreton Bay, connects companies with prototyping spaces, mentors, and student talent via structured work‑integrated learning and placements. Research is supported by competitive Australian funding, including the Australian Research Council and the National Health and Medical Research Council, alongside Queensland Government programs and industry co‑funding. A dedicated technology transfer office provides IP strategy, contracting, and routes to licensing and spin‑outs.