Brad Cuthbert
Manager, Private Sector Partnerships, Department of Environment, Science and Innovation
Brad Cuthbert has been developing, supporting and delivering innovation programs under the Advance Queensland initiative since its inception in 2015 including, notably, industry accelerators and technology hubs, student activation, international ecosystem development and SME/corporate engagement programs, as well as the establishment, delivery and contract management of Queensland’s leading startup hub – The Precinct.
Prior to working in the Innovation Division, Brad managed a number of Queensland Government life sciences programs including contract and relationship management for the Queensland Clinical Trials Network, Life Sciences Queensland, the Medical Research Commercialisation Fund, and BioPharmaceuticals Australia. Earlier, Brad worked in the ICT sectoral development team managing corporate engagement programs as well as research and industry engagement activities.
Before moving to Australia from Canada, Brad worked in private industry, from co-founding a small, safety instrumentation business up to a multinational software organisation. Brad has a passion for technology and innovation and how its intersection can impact in a positive way to deliver outcomes for local businesses.