Sky's the limit for UQ space-tech startup after joining ilab Accelerator program. A team of UQ students and alumni are on a mission to launch Australia into space by building a scalable and zero-emissions rocket engine that doesn’t cost the Earth – all with the help of 3D printing.
A project borne from The University of Queensland’s Agri-Food Innovation Alliance (AFIA) Industry Kickstarter grant program could prevent 30,000 tonnes of plastic from entering the ocean per year.
If Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) PhD candidate Swati Singh learned one thing from Singapore’s vibrant startup culture, it’s that fusing science and business is not only possible, but essential for any budding entrepreneur.
The founders of Envato and neobank Up have backed Brisbane-based fintech Bloom Impact Investing, as the investing app surpassed $1.6 million in funds under management and 200 customers.
With UQ ball season fast approaching, software engineering student Sarah Abdulkhalek got the inspiration she needed for an idea to take through the Ventures Curiosity program.
Every year, Ventures marks international Women’s Entrepreneurship Day with a celebration that brings together women from the UQ community to network and join in the festivities. This year was special, as Ventures hosted the inaugural LeadHers Awards.
A new product aims to change the game when it comes to health insurance and the struggles with splurging on extras cover. ExtrasJar contributes funds to an investment used for extras cover rather than customers paying premiums for products.
The University of Queensland’s 2023 Ventures ilab Accelerator program has awarded 12 startups with $10,000 equity-free funding to help launch their early-stage ventures.
The LeadHers Awards showcases and celebrates outstanding leadership capabilities demonstrated by women in entrepreneurship. Find out who is shortlisted for each category.
A Brisbane company aiming to produce edible coffee cups from flour byproducts is the first winner of Nespresso’s StartCup competition, earning $50,000 to fund its circular economy vision.
During Semester 2, 66 UQ students from diverse disciplines used their entrepreneurship skills to create solutions to help halve Australia’s national food waste by 2030.
UQ Ventures is currently seeking enthusiastic student innovators to join our vibrant team. Two different types of paid position are available to apply for, Chief Student Entrepreneur and Ventures Ambassadors.
A University of Queensland course is preparing business students for future technologies and jobs that haven’t been invented yet by encouraging them to turn theory into innovation action.
A team of four cross-disciplinary students have taken out first place and $10,000 at the #TransformLaw KWM Prize for their AI tool to help businesses monitor comments on social media.
A captivating founder story – and how you tell it – is crucial to attracting early stage funding. Here, two venture capitalists reveal how to nail your pitch and make it stand out from the crowd.