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Who We Are.

Where We're Going.

We are a globally recognised innovation hub located in the heart of South East Queensland, Australia’s fastest-growing innovation region. As a key anchor of the South East Queensland innovation ecosystem and a proud member of the Global Institute on Innovation Districts (GIID), we are part of a connected international network of precincts committed to driving inclusive growth, translating knowledge, and solving complex challenges.

The Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct (GCHKP) is where health, science, engineering and deep tech converge. We are powered by people, partnerships and possibility, a dynamic ecosystem where public and private partners, researchers, educators and our community collaborate to deliver meaningful impact at local, national and global scale.

Spanning more than 200 hectares, our precinct is home to:

2x Hospitals

1x University

2x Light Rail Stops

2500 Residents

9.5ha Available Development Land

Smart Buildings, Labs, and Commercial Space

1000 Researchers + 150 clinical trials

1x Premier Sport, Leisure, and Entertainment Destination

7ha Green Space & Walking Tracks

Retail, Bars, and Shopping

A Unique Partnership

Our Precinct is built on a unique collaboration between the City of Gold Coast, Griffith University and Gold Coast Health, in conjunction with the Queensland State Government. Uniting expertise in economic development, education and research, clinical care, and policy to shape a vibrant innovation precinct with global reach.

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Our Team

Meet our team, including a dedicated Precinct office, our senior leadership partnership group that sets our ambitious strategy, and a network of experts from research, health, industry and government, all here to support your success in the Precinct.

Meet The Team
5 team members of the precinct office

Our achievements

so far...

16000

Jobs

5

in Health, Transport, Education & Commercial Infrastructure

50

SMEs & Tech Companies

300

Global & Local Partnerships

100

Clinical Trials

Our History

Our journey began almost 25 years ago and gained momentum as a legacy of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Today, we are recognised globally as a multidisciplinary innovation precinct for next-generation industries. Our transformation continues, driven by ambition, purpose and collaboration.

See the Milestones Shaping Our Future

A Framework for the Future

Discover the bold vision, shared mission and strategic priorities guiding how we collaborate, innovate and grow together.

Vision, Mission & Strategic Plan

GCHKP

Success Stories

Headshot of Professor Paul Clarke, Executive Director of the Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics, Griffith University

The collaborative environment at the Health and Knowledge Precinct, with its mix of innovators, hospitals and industry, is ideal for translating biomedical discoveries into real-world applications. The new Health and Technology Research Innovation Centre (HATRIC) will enhance this synergy even further.

Paul Clarke – Executive Director of the Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics (IBG), Griffith University

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Portrait of Estella Rodighiero - CEO, Regional Development Australia Gold Coast Inc

The Gold Coast Health & Knowledge Precinct exemplifies world-class innovation and collaboration, bringing together education, industry, and community to drive meaningful outcomes. With its state-of-the-art facilities and vibrant ecosystem, the Precinct positions the Gold Coast as a global destination for knowledge, discovery, and opportunity.

Estella Rodighiero – CEO, Regional Development Australia Gold Coast Inc

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Ben Howe Director of CoSpaces

The Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct is unlike anywhere else in Australia—bringing together university students, researchers, early-stage founders, mentors, and investors within a vibrant ecosystem backed by state-of-the-art health, education, sport, laboratory, and commercial office facilities. As one of the country’s fastest-growing regions that’s built for entrepreneurs, it’s the ideal place to build, test, and scale impactful innovation at the intersection of health and technology.

Ben Howe – Director, CoSpaces (operators of Cohort Innovation Space)

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Portrait of Hon. Will Hodgman. Chair, Invest Gold Coast

From world-first health technologies to cutting-edge advancements in biotech and AI, GCHKP is cementing the Gold Coast’s status as a global player in the innovation economy. As a proud partner, investment in this precinct exemplifies the power of collaboration between research, industry and government. With world-renowned organisations like Southern RNA and BiVacor calling GCHKP home, the Gold Coast is fast becoming a leader in preventative healthcare. The sector is transforming lives and is one of our region’s most significant contributors to employment and economic growth.

Hon. Will Hodgman – Chair, Invest Gold Coast

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Clare Minahan

Come and experience the ecosystem they’ve dropped themselves into, it’s incredibly powerful because of the people that are coming, the people you have access to, and the athletes you have access to. It’s not just an environment of opportunity, it’s incredibly positive. If you came and experienced that ecosystem, you’d find those two major pillars: access, and a really positive environment.

Clare Minahan – Associate Professor, Griffith University

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