Our precinct is built on strong partnerships with universities, hospitals, government and industry. Together, we drive innovation, commercialisation and community impact.
Collaboration is at the
HEART
of everything we do
Our founding partners
We are proudly anchored by four founding partners who shape our vision, guide our strategy and lead major initiatives across the precinct:
Griffith University
As a founding partner of the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, Griffith University plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of health, science, technology and innovation.
Griffith is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and is widely recognised for research that delivers real-world impact. From drug discovery and medical technologies to climate resilience, AI and social innovation, Griffith is tackling global challenges through cross-disciplinary collaboration.
With over 45,000 students and 1,700 researchers across five campuses and a thriving Digital campus, Griffith connects education, research and industry to drive regional and global transformation.
The university is home to world-class research institutes including the Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics, Centre for Mental Health, Clinical Trial Unit (Phase I – IV), ADaPT, Australian Centre for Precision Health (PRECISE) and more, and plays a leading role in developing the talent and technologies that power the precinct.
Gold Coast Health
Gold Coast University Hospital
Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) opened in 2013 and is consistently ranked among the top hospital facilities in the world. It comprises 750 beds across seven buildings, covering 170,000sqm.
GCUH provides modern, world-class tertiary hospital care, with over 70 percent private rooms. High-level services include surgery, trauma, general and specialist medicine, maternity and intensive neonatal care, aged and dementia care, emergency medicine, intensive care, cardiology, mental health, outpatients, environmental health and public health services, and more.
GCUH is accredited by The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons as a Level 1 (one) Major Trauma Centre. GCUH is one of Queensland’s largest clinical teaching and research facilities and is committed to training the next generation of doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.
In 2023/24, Gold Coast Health had an annual budget of $2.370 billion and employed 10,190 full-time equivalent staff, more than 70 percent of whom were employed in clinical roles.
Economic Development Queensland (EDQ)
Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is the Queensland Government’s land use planning and property development agency. We EDQ embrace partnerships across government, industry and the community to deliver new residential communities, urban precincts and industrial ecosystems.
Backed by the Economic Development Act 2012, EDQ has unique planning and approval powers and a mandate to create private sector investment opportunities by de-risking and unlocking land for redevelopment. EDQ has planned and facilitated the delivery of some of the largest residential developments in Queensland, as well as some of the state’s most iconic urban renewal projects. We set benchmarks for the property industry through innovations, and we’re creating jobs of the future in regional Queensland by unlocking land to promote priority industries, including clean energy and large-scale manufacturing.
City of Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is Australia’s sixth largest city and boasts one of the fastest-growing economies in the country.
The City of Gold Coast plays a key role in driving economic development and attracting significant investment, positioning itself as a leading destination to live, work, invest, and visit. With a focus on innovation and progress, the City is expanding beyond its past and embracing the opportunities of the future.
The City’s vision, “Inspired by lifestyle. Driven by opportunity,” captures its commitment to long-term prosperity and quality of life. This dynamic, forward-thinking approach makes the Gold Coast the ideal location for investment, business, and lifestyle.
Key Collaborative Partners
Gold Coast Private Hospital
Gold Coast Private Hospital (GCPH) is a state-of-the-art facility operated by Healthscope, offering comprehensive care across 314 beds, 21 operating theatres, advanced robotic surgery, and a 24/7 Emergency Department. With specialties ranging from cardiology and oncology to maternity and orthopaedics, GCPH delivers world-class private healthcare right in the heart of the Gold Coast.
Located within the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, GCPH is uniquely positioned for clinical collaboration, innovation and talent attraction. Its proximity to public and research hospitals, startups and Griffith University enhances opportunities for translational research, co-located training and integrated care models, making it not only a destination for patients, but a partner in shaping the future of healthcare.
Cohort Innovation Space
Desks, offices, labs, events, programs and more.
Cohort Innovation Space is where health and technology startups, SMEs, researchers, students, and entrepreneurs come to connect, collaborate, and grow. Whether you’re just getting started or scaling up, you’ll find the flexibility and tools you need to work your way here at Cohort.
Spread across three buildings and 2,500m², Cohort offers coworking desks, private offices, certified PC1 and PC2 research labs, meeting rooms, a 120-person event space, a podcast studio, a commercial-grade coffee machine and end-of-trip facilities, all designed to support health and tech startups, SMEs, researchers and entrepreneurs at every stage.
Alongside flexible workspaces, Cohort delivers high-impact programs and events year-round, including the nationally recognised LuminaX HealthTech Accelerator, which supports healthtech startups to scale and commercialise, and InvestFest, Australia’s premier investor–founder connection event.
Queensland Academies Health Sciences Campus
The Queensland Academies Health Sciences Campus (QAHS) is a selective-entry senior secondary school for high-achieving students in Years 10 to 12. As the only school located within the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, QAHS offers students a unique learning environment immersed in innovation, research, and real-world health and science.
Through its close partnership with Griffith University and proximity to hospitals, labs, and startups, students gain enriched learning opportunities and direct access to industry professionals. This embedded connection to the precinct equips students with the skills, experience, and perspective to succeed in global careers across health, science, and technology.
Southport Sharks
Located in the heart of the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, Southport Sharks is both a premier sports and leisure destination and a valued innovation partner. Known for its elite football programs and vibrant community presence, the Sharks play an active role in advancing the precinct’s sports tech ecosystem.
Through partnerships with startups, researchers and health professionals, Southport Sharks supports real-world testing and development of performance technologies, from concussion detection apps to digital athlete platforms. This hands-on collaboration bridges the gap between innovation and impact, helping to accelerate new solutions in elite sport, rehabilitation and community health.
With cutting-edge fitness facilities, flexible event spaces, and contemporary accommodation at the Mantra at Sharks, the venue continues to serve as a central hub for business events and precinct collaboration, bringing people together to connect, trial, scale and grow.
