BioVision

Experience the future of Greater Whitsunday Biomanufacturing

BioVision is an interactive digital experience that opens the front door to biomanufacturing in the Greater Whitsunday region.

Greater Whitsunday BioVision

highlights how the region’s agricultural strengths and innovative practices are coming together to create high-value products, build new industries, and position Greater Whitsunday as a future leader in biomanufacturing. Through BioVision, you can explore the opportunity, the infrastructure that already exists, and the partnerships driving it forward – giving you a clear view of the potential unfolding right here in Greater Whitsunday.

The Greater Whitsunday region is taking the lead in one of Australia’s most exciting emerging industries – biomanufacturing.

With abundant natural assets, strong industry capability, and a proud history of production and innovation, our region is building on its strengths to drive sustainable economic growth and open the door to new, high-value opportunities. We’re not waiting for the future to arrive. We’re building it – now.

By 2030, our vision is for the Greater Whitsunday region to be a globally significant biomanufacturing region, enabled by diverse biomass, human talent, research investment and supporting infrastructure.

BioVision is your entry point to understanding how our region is harnessing its strengths to become a national leader in biomanufacturing – turning agricultural feedstocks into high-value products, creating new industries, and unlocking global export potential.

We know you’ll have questions about where we’re heading. The BioVision digital experience will help you explore the opportunity, the infrastructure, and the partnerships already in motion – and begin your journey into what’s possible in Greater Whitsunday.

Milestones

BioVision is your gateway to understanding the region’s biomanufacturing story – its feedstocks, infrastructure, opportunities and more.

2010

QUT Mackay Renewable Biocommodities Pilot Plant established onsite at Racecourse Mill in Mackay

2016

Advance Queensland, Queensland Biofutures 10-Year Roadmap and Action Plan released

2021

Greater Whitsunday Biofutures Leaders Group established

2022

Greater Whitsunday Biofutures Vision developed

2024

Greater Whitsunday Biomanufacturing Blueprint 1.0 released

2024

Mackay State Development Area (SDA) sites announced for Rosella and Racecourse Mill

2024

Greater Whitsunday Biomanufacturing Blueprint Update

2025

QUT Mackay Renewable Biocommodities Pilot Plant relaunched as Pioneer Biopilot with facility upgrade

2025

Greater Whitsunday Biomanufacturing Blueprint Update

2025

Greater Whitsunday BioVision launched

Partnerships

Developed by Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) in collaboration with Queensland University of Technology (QUT), BioVision connects you with the insights people, and possibilities driving the establishment and growth of a vibrant biomanufacturing sector in the region. BioVision is proudly supported by the Advance Queensland initiative.

Contact Us

Whether you’re exploring opportunities, looking for the right partners, or ready to invest, we invite you to connect with us. Together, we can unlock new industries, create lasting value, and shape a more sustainable future.dd

Resources & Downloads

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Greater Whitsunday

Biomanufacturing Blueprint 1.0

UPDATE NOVEMBER 2025

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Greater Whitsunday

Biomanufacturing Blueprint 1.0

UPDATE APRIL 2024

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Decarbonisation Accelerated

Benchmarking Survey Report

2024

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Greater Whitsunday

Biomanufacturing Blueprint 1.0

UPDATE NOVEMBER 2025

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Greater Whitsunday

Biomanufacturing Blueprint 1.0

UPDATE APRIL 2024

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Decarbonisation Accelerated

Benchmarking Survey Report

2024

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Greater Whitsunday

Biomanufacturing Blueprint 1.0

UPDATE NOVEMBER 2025

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Greater Whitsunday

Biomanufacturing Blueprint 1.0

UPDATE APRIL 2024

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Decarbonisation Accelerated

Benchmarking Survey Report

2024