IPSWICH has been recognised as a national leader in innovation for its work to establish startup hub Fire Station 101.

Ipswich City Council took out the Innovative Management Initiative Award at the Local Government Professionals Australia National Congress event held in Hobart overnight.

It follows the council winning the Queensland award for innovation earlier this year. Mayor Paul Pisasale said the accolade recognised council's innovative approach to kick-starting and nurturing a vibrant startup ecosystem in the region.

Read the full story at qt.com.au.