2021-03-09 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                 9 MARCH 2021


        Firetech generates high-value jobs in a broad range of technology areas from robotics to
         mapping to Software as a Service.
        Australia is rapidly becoming a global leader in developing these technologies
        The centres of excellence for developing this technology have yet to be established and the
         opportunity is there for Noosa to stake its claim.
        Noosa has existing proof of its suitability for this sector in the form of local companies
         McDermott Aviation (largest helifleet in Australia), Helitak (aerial suppression system),
         Fireball International (early detection) and Bia5 (robotic firefighting).
Firetech exists in a sweet spot between economic development and community.




    Economic Development                                  Community Resilience
    Diversifies local economy                             Special access to best technology & best practices
    Attracts industry & investment                        Offers valuable service to ES partners
    Creates high value jobs                               Highly informed & aware decision makers
    Develops Noosa’s profile as tech hotspot              Privileged access to global expertise
    Benefits our neighbouring Council partners            Well-educated and prepared community

With funding support from the Federal and State governments, seasoned cloud technology
entrepreneur Leigh Kelson, was engaged in early 2020 as Entrepreneur in Residence to lead the
Firetech Connect program on behalf of the Digital Hub.
The Hub has adopted a 3 stage approach to the program:

                                                      Approach

     Phase 1                          Phase 2                             Phase 3

     Understand the space             Build profile with ES sector        Provide useful infrastructure
     Help organise the sell-side      Connect sell-side to ES sector      Establish a sustainable Firetech unit
     Build some credibility           Secure partnerships with ES         Secure future resourcing
     Earn a place at the table        Understand friction points          Become centre of excellence


                                                      Initiatives

     FireTech Connect Program         FireTech Events                     FireTech Lab
      ● Global network                 ● LG Summit Nov ‘20                 ● $2m QRA funding
      ● EIR at Hub                     ● ES Expo Mar ‘21                   ● Establish Bushland Lab (2021)
      ● Mentoring program              ● Global Conference Nov ‘21         ● Establish Data Lab (2022)




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