FaBA |Manufacturers - Join Us for an Industry Tour & Innovation Workshop
- This event provides food and beverage manufacturers with access to advanced research facilities and technologies at The University of Queensland.
- Attendees will participate in an innovation workshop covering product ideation, market research, feasibility, prototype development, and commercialisation.
- The session supports businesses aiming to innovate and grow in a competitive industry.
About this event
Continue your innovation journey with an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to the Food & Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) at The University of Queensland .
Delivered by the Sunshine Coast Queensland Manufacturing Hub in partnership with the University of Queensland's Food & Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) , and supported by the Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN) , this half-day industry experience is the second event in the Food Innovation Partnership Series for food and beverage manufacturers across the Hub region.
Queensland food manufacturers operate in an increasingly competitive environment where innovation, product differentiation and technical capability are essential for growth.
This exclusive experience provides direct access to world-class research facilities, advanced food manufacturing technologies and product development expertise to help businesses innovate and remain competitive.
Whether you're developing a new product, improving an existing one or looking to accelerate innovation within your business, this event will showcase the expertise, technologies and collaborative opportunities available to support your growth.
What You'll Experience
Guided tour of FaBA's research and innovation facilities
Showcase of advanced food manufacturing technologies
Insights into research, product development and commercialisation
Interactive Innovation & Product Development workshop covering: Product ideation, Market research, Feasibility assessment, Prototype development, Commercialisation pathways
Who Should Attend
This session is designed for:
Food & Beverage manufacturers
Product developers
Manufacturing, Production and or Operations managers
Quality and food safety personnel
Business owners
Manufacturers / Entrepreneurs looking to develop food products
Participants will also learn about the next stages of the program, including:
a practical technical capability program to be offered locally on the Sunshine Coast focused on food preservation, process control and validati