Hinkler Innovation is a Bundaberg community-led collaboration to support, recognise, and foster Australian entrepreneurs making a local, national, and global contribution to innovation. Hinkler Innovation continues the pioneering spirit of the late Bert Hinkler.
We believe innovation is a collision sport. The Hinkler Innovation Initiative exists to carry on the innovation spirit of Bundaberg's homegrown hero Bert Hinkler.
Hinkler Innovation InitIative
The Hinkler Innovation Initiative is a community-led initiative striving to foster and champion innovation throughout the Bundaberg Region. Inspired by the pioneering spirit and trailblazing legacy of Bert Hinkler, an innovator and explorer from the Bundaberg Region, this initiative is a platform to bring together global thought leaders and our local innovators to strengthen regional innovation.
We seek to bring together our region’s community who is interested in advancing growth and local innovation with global dreams. This inclusive, community-led initiative is open to everyone within the Bundaberg Region community – everyone from university students, professionals, entrepreneurs and trailblazers.
‘The Initiative’ presents the annual Hinkler Innovation Award and conducts other activities that drive innovation in the community.
next event
Hinkler innovation series luncheon - innovation to live longer
Wednesday 1st May 2024
bundaberg multiplex
Hinkler Innovation Award
The Hinkler Innovation Award recognises an individual or business who is making a significant contribution to Australian innovation. The annual award is traditionally announced and presented at the Hinkler Innovation Award Breakfast in November.
2024 award nominations will open in September 2024.
Pictured: Mayor Jack Dempsey with 2022 winners, Janelle & Andrew Gerry from Macadamias Australia.Hinkler Innovation SERIES LUNCHEON
Get ready for an unforgetable experience at the Hinkler Innovation Series Luncheon! The theme for this event is “Innovation to live longer” and we are bringing together the brightest minds in health, innovation, sport and social connection to share their insights and ideas on this topic.
Dr Robyn Littlewood
Dr Robyn Littlewood is Queensland’s prevention and public health expert dedicated to creating a healthier and fairer Queensland.
Julia Spicer
Julia Spicer OAM is the 5th Queensland Chief Entrepreneur as well as vibrant rural entrepreneur and a catalyst for change.