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.

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. 

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