TIQ - Get office space to start your business in Queensland Australia

International businesses can apply for free, short-term desk or office space and additional government support to set-up their business in Queensland, Australia.

Office space is available in Brisbane central business district, The Precinct - Queensland’s leading innovation hub.

The Precinct is home to more than 50 businesses, including startups, investors, accelerators, research organisations and the Queensland AI Hub.

This free office and desk space is part of aQtivate, a program by global agency Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) that helps international companies establish and grow their operations in Queensland.

TIQ is represented in 27 locations across 18 international markets.

Who can apply

The aQtivate program supports fast-growing international scale-ups and innovative technology companies in new and emerging sectors to set up business in Queensland.

You should have:

suitable funding to support your business
plans to grow significant revenue and staff numbers in Queensland
be willing to maintain an ongoing relationship with us.

How to apply

You must submit an application to us with information about your business and attend an interview with us.

Apply now

People working at desks in a co-working space

Other free support included for your business

Expert help to understand requirements and processes to set up a company in Queensland, including:

accounting, taxation and banking
visas and immigration processes
legal requirements
recruitment and hiring
access to entrepreneurial events and meet-ups and dedicated support from Queensland Government agencies
introductions with local partners, government stakeholders, industry and trade organisations, chambers of commerce, accelerators, other leading Queensland based companies
introductions to innovation ecosystem thought leaders for advice and insights into market strategy.

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Track options (select one)*

Independent track Activate Track

Proposed occupation time*

Short term - Up to 3 weeks Long term - more than 3 weeks

Your name*

Company role/position*

Email address*

Phone number*

Company name*

Physical address*

City*

State*

Country*

Web Address*

If you have additional offices/facilities, please list them

Year founded (enter digits only)*

Approximate annual sales*

Year on year growth (%) (enter digits only)*

Approximate customer base*

Approximate net sales*

Are there existing co-founders?

If yes, are the co-founders vested owners?

Names of co-founders

Number of full-time employees (enter digits only)*

Number of part-time employees (enter digits only)*

What is your main product or technology offering?*

Is your product protected by a patent?*

What makes your product unique?*

What is your competitive advantage (how are you solving /improving upon the competitors’ shortcomings?)*

Who are your top 3 competitors for your product/technology?

Are there known Australian competitors for your product/technology?

What is your expansion strategy?*

Key decision drivers or determining factors in your expansion strategy?*

What date will you arrive on your visit to Queensland?*

What date will you intend to return home?*

Current Queensland or Australian activities and connections?*

Please list the type of support or information you would find most beneficial while you are participating in this program*

Referring organisation (if different than Trade and Investment Queensland)

Referring organisation representative name (first and surname)

Referring representative email address

Access short-term office and desk space

Who can apply