Open innovation challenge: Mobility, access and inclusion

31 Jul 2025 - 9 Oct 2025

Calling all Queensland-based startups, founders and innovators! We’re offering $100,000 in grant funding for startups and businesses to develop real-world solutions. We want your ideas to help make our city more accessible and inclusive for everyone. This is your chance to pilot your innovation in one of Australia’s fastest-growing cities and help improve everyday life in Moreton Bay.

Nearly 1 in 5 people in Moreton Bay live with disability. Others, like elderly residents, tourists or parents with prams, also face challenges getting around. While progress has been made, gaps remain in transport, pathways, and public spaces. We want innovations that improve mobility, access and connection across our city. Your solution could help people:

• plan accessible journeys confidently
• get to services, public spaces and recreation with ease
• feel more included, independent and connected.

This funding opportunity is open to new ideas, digital tools, services or systems, anything that helps make Moreton Bay better for all.

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What successful applicants will receive

If your idea is selected, you’ll receive:

• up to $100,000 in grant funding
• a 6 to 8-month pilot opportunity in City of Moreton Bay
• support and collaboration with Council staff and communities
• a place in our open pitch event to showcase your solution.

This is a chance to take your small business innovation or idea and turn it into something with real community impact.

Applicant eligibility and criteria

We’re calling on Queensland-based:

• startups
• small businesses
• founders and entrepreneurs.

Your idea must be:

• practical and easy to use
• free for users
• designed with community input or lived experience.

Key dates

• Applications open: Thursday, 31 July
• Information webinar: Thursday, 14 August. Register to attend.
• Applications close: 2:00 PM, Monday, 8 September
• Shortlisted applicants notified: Week beginning Monday, 15 September
• Pitch presentations: Thursday, 9 October

This challenge is delivered through the Innovate Moreton Bay program, in partnership with the Queensland Government, UniSC and Creative HQ. Learn more about the Private Sector Pathways Program.

Don't miss this chance to access startup grant funding to grow your idea, test it in the real world and help make City of Moreton Bay a national leader in inclusive innovation.

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