Trade & Investment Queensland

What Trade & Investment Queensland does

Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) is a statutory body of the Queensland Government, established in 2013 under the Trade and Investment Queensland Act 2013, operating as the state's dedicated global business agency for international trade and investment promotion. The agency serves two primary customer segments: Queensland-based businesses seeking to export internationally and foreign companies or investors seeking to invest in Queensland across priority sectors including mining and resources, advanced manufacturing, biomedical and health, food and agribusiness, digital games, film and screen, and aerospace. TIQ's core service portfolio comprises the Queensland Exporter Academy training program, the aQtivate tech-company landing program offering free workspace at The Precinct innovation hub in Brisbane CBD, the National Innovation Visa nomination pathway for global talent, market intelligence and Market Finder tools, export grants and assistance, and the QueensLand of Opportunity investment attraction brand. A Regional Advisors network provides coverage across at least eight Queensland regions, while a global network of Trade and Investment Commissioner offices covers Asia (Japan, Korea, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, South Asia with Bengaluru and Mumbai), North America (San Francisco and New York), Latin America (Santiago, Chile), the Middle East, the UK/Europe, and the Pacific.

TIQ is funded entirely by Queensland Government appropriations rather than commercial revenue, and all services to users are provided free of charge. Distribution is direct via in-person consultations, the global office network, the Regional Advisors network, and digital channels including the tiq.qld.gov.au website (offered in 14 languages), email newsletters, market profiles, and events such as the Premier of Queensland's Export Awards and World Expo 2025 Osaka. The agency operates under the Trade and Investment Queensland Strategy 2026-2032 and positions Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games hosting as a key anchor for investment attraction. Notable partnership ecosystem includes Sanofi (Global Translational Science Hub), Rheinmetall (Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence at Redbank Ipswich), Griffith University, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Translational Research Institute, The Precinct, and the Queensland AI Hub. Named investor and exporter outcomes cited in source material include JFE Steel's A$1.76 billion Byerwen Coal Mine investment, Gameloft's Australian headquarters establishment in Brisbane (growing from 15 to 60 employees), Sun Metals' A$455 million refinery expansion, Vaxxas's needle-free vaccine platform manufacturing in Queensland, and BiVACOR's Total Artificial Heart R&D at Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct.

Name

Trade & Investment Queensland

Legal name

Trade and Investment Queensland

Website

https://tiq.qld.gov.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) is the Queensland Government's statutory global business agency, providing free advisory services, training, and global office representation to help Queensland businesses export internationally and attract foreign investment into priority sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Trade and Investment Services

NAICS

Miscellaneous Intermediation (523910), Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers (4251)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Trade Finance, Export Credit & Risk Mitigation (BPADAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trade Facilitation, Customs & Border Regulatory Cooperation (BPADANAG), Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) & Trade Finance Institutions (BPADACAF)

Keywords

• Export facilitation services
• Foreign investment advisory
• Trade promotion services
• Government economic development
• International business consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-funded services: TIQ is funded by the Queensland Government as a statutory body. All services provided to exporters and investors are free of charge, including consultations, market intelligence, introductions, and the Queensland Exporter Academy training program.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) is the Queensland Government's dedicated global business agency that supports Queensland businesses in exporting internationally through free consultations, the Queensland Exporter Academy training program, market intelligence, and introductions to international partners. For investment attraction, TIQ facilitates introductions between international investors and Queensland opportunities, assists with government navigation, and provides investment-ready project support across key industry sectors including mining and resources, advanced manufacturing, biomedical and health, food and agribusiness, digital games, film and screen, and aerospace.

Product overview

Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) is the Queensland Government's dedicated global business agency for international investment and trade. The organisation offers a portfolio of service programs rather than a unified software product. Core services include the Queensland Exporter Academy (export training), aQtivate Program (tech company landing support with workspace at The Precinct innovation hub), National Innovation Visa nomination pathway, Market Finder tool, export grants, and access to Regional Advisors across Queensland plus Global Network offices in multiple international markets. The Trade and Investment Queensland Strategy 2026–2032 guides priorities across key sectors and international markets to grow exports, attract investment, and build global partnerships. Services are accessed through consultation bookings and registration forms rather than a software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• aQtivate: A Trade and Investment Queensland program that helps international tech companies land and expand in Queensland by providing free office and desk space at The Precinct innovation hub.
• Queensland Exporter Academy

Products and services

• Queensland Exporter Academy A purpose-built training and development initiative helping Queensland businesses succeed in international markets through export education, capability building, and international market readiness. Targeted at Queensland-based businesses preparing for or expanding into export.
• aQtivate Program A program helping international tech companies land and expand in Queensland by providing free short-term desk or office space at The Precinct innovation hub in Brisbane CBD, along with tailored support to plug into Queensland's innovation ecosystem. Target candidates are international tech scale-ups with revenue between AUD $3m-$50m and average 3-year revenue growth rate above 20%.
• National Innovation Visa (NIV) Nomination A Queensland Government nomination pathway for the National Innovation visa (subclass 858), an invitation-only permanent visa for exceptional global talent including researchers, entrepreneurs, innovative investors, athletes, and creatives. Candidates nominated by Queensland are categorised as priority two by Home Affairs.
• Market Finder An online tool helping Queensland exporters identify and explore international market opportunities, providing market profiles and export guidance. Designed for Queensland businesses seeking to identify which international markets to enter.
• Export Grants and Assistance Government grants and financial assistance programs supporting Queensland businesses in their export activities and international expansion. Aimed at Queensland businesses requiring financial support to enter or expand in international markets.
• Global Trade Disruption Hub Support services for Queensland businesses navigating global trade disruptions, providing insights, analysis, and resources to maintain international business operations during periods of market instability.
• Market Profiles Country-specific market profiles covering trade opportunities, regulatory requirements, and business environments for markets including Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Latin America, North America, China, Japan, Korea, India, Middle East, Europe, UK, Pacific, New Zealand, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Designed for Queensland exporters and investors needing market intelligence.
• Global Network Offices International Trade and Investment Commissioner offices in Indonesia, Vietnam/Southeast Asia, Latin America (Chile), North America (San Francisco, New York), South Asia (Bengaluru, Mumbai), UK/Europe, Japan, Korea, China, Middle East, and Pacific providing on-ground market access, advisory services, and introductions for Queensland exporters and investors.
• QueensLand of Opportunity Investment Prospectus Queensland's first global business brand showcasing investment opportunities across sectors including advanced manufacturing, mining and resources, biomedical and health, food and agribusiness, and infrastructure. Includes Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games opportunities. Designed for international investors evaluating Queensland opportunities.
• Regional Advisors Network A network of Trade and Investment Officers located across Queensland regions including Central Queensland, Toowoomba/Darling Downs, Mackay/Isaac/Whitsunday, North Queensland, Sunshine Coast, Wide Bay Burnett, Far North Queensland, and Ipswich, providing localised export and investment support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Queensland's resources industry employs 80,000 people with A$1.2 billion workforce investment
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct (GCHKP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021BiVACOR established its international R&D presence at GCHKP in 2021 to complete final research and experimentation ahead of human trials. The precinct provides university, hospital, and innovation space within walking distance.
• The Precinct (Queensland's innovation hub)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Precinct is Queensland's leading innovation hub located in Brisbane CBD, housing over 50 businesses including startups, investors, accelerators, research organisations and the Queensland AI Hub. TIQ's aQtivate program provides free office and desk space at this location for qualifying international tech companies.
• Queensland AI HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Queensland AI Hub is housed within The Precinct innovation hub and provides AI-focused resources and ecosystem connections for companies established through TIQ's aQtivate program.
• University of Queensland (UQ) - Institute for Molecular BiosciencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld-class research institute anchoring Queensland's biomedical sector, contributing to the state's strengths in genomics, immunology, and biopharmaceutical research.
• Translational Research Institute (TRI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated university-hospital research precinct supporting biomedical innovation from discovery through to clinical application, with TRI's on-demand cGMP manufacturing facility.
• QIMR Berghofer Medical Research InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobally recognised research institute contributing to Queensland's strengths in genomics, immunology, and AI-enabled healthcare research.
• Global Translational Science Hub (Sanofi partnership)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Sanofi positioning Queensland as a hub for global translational science and advanced biomanufacturing.
• ENTRI (Essential National Health Research Infrastructure)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced biomanufacturing facility supporting Queensland's biomedical industry with cGMP manufacturing capabilities.
• Health and Knowledge PrecinctscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFive major precincts including Gold Coast Health & Knowledge Precinct, Herston Health Precinct, Boggo Road Innovation Junction, Sunshine Coast Centre for Bioinnovation, and Springfield BioPark providing dedicated spaces for biomedical research and development.
• Mount Kent ObservatorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts a dedicated exoplanet observation facility conducting frontline research into stellar magnetic activity with collaborative partnerships with global research institutions and space agencies.
• InFarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoondiwindi-based agricultural AI company that partnered with Australian farmers as well as multinationals like Dell, Microsoft and Bayer. Only private enterprise in Australia to receive funding in Microsoft's USD 50 million AI for Earth program.
• Griffith University (Commercial production studio)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-house commercial production studio at Griffith University, the largest film school of its kind in Australia, supporting talent development for digital games industry.
• QUT Creative Industries PrecinctcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-of-the-art AUD 60 million creative industries precinct at Queensland University of Technology supporting digital games development education and research.
• Queensland XR HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerForward-thinking incubator fostering local talent and innovation in virtual reality, augmented reality and immersive technology, connecting local capability with international industry and investors.
• Rheinmetall Defence AustraliaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership with Queensland Government establishing Rheinmetall's Australia-New Zealand Headquarters and Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Redbank, Ipswich - the most advanced military vehicle manufacturing facility in Australia.
• Critical Minerals Queensland OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated government office supporting investors in critical minerals projects, providing coordination across government agencies and investment facilitation.
• PhibionminorOthersResources company with Managing Director David Smirk stating 'We recommend you work closely with Trade and Investment Queensland. They will find and open doors you never thought possible.'

Scale indicators33 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Austrade (Australian Trade and Investment Commission): Australia's federal trade and investment promotion agency; operates a global commissioner network analogous to TIQ's 14+ international offices but at a national level. It is the most directly comparable peer because it shares TIQ's export facilitation, investment attraction, and National Innovation Visa processing remit.
• Singapore's Enterprise Singapore: Singapore's government agency championing enterprise development and trade; comparable in providing government-backed facilitation, market access support, and growth programs for companies seeking to internationalize.
• UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT): The UK government's department responsible for trade promotion, export support, and inward investment. Comparable in mandate and global presence, though operating at a national rather than state level.
• JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization): Japan's governmental trade and investment promotion agency; comparable as a publicly funded entity operating a global office network to support Japanese exporters and attract inward investment.
• KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency): Korea's government trade and investment promotion agency with a global network of trade centers; comparable in mandate and operational model to TIQ.
• Investment NSW: NSW's state-level investment and trade promotion agency; directly competes with TIQ for the same multinational investor pool in Australia. Comparable as a state-government peer offering investment facilitation, sector promotion and global office presence.
• Invest Victoria: Victoria's state-level investment attraction agency; competes with TIQ for inbound investment into Australia at the state level. Comparable as a state-government peer in mandate and target sectors.
• New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE): New Zealand's national trade and investment promotion agency with a similar mandate to attract FDI, support exporters, and operate a global office network. Highly comparable in mission, structure and service offerings, though focused on the NZ market rather than a single Australian state.
• Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC): Statutory body promoting Hong Kong's trade and investment; comparable as an Asia-based, government-backed trade promotion agency with a global network of offices and a market intelligence/research function similar to TIQ's Market Profiles.
• Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI): Germany's federal economic development agency that markets Germany as an investment location and supports German companies abroad. Directly comparable as a publicly funded trade and investment promotion agency with a global office network and sector-specific expertise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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