Ventures - University of Queensland

Ventures reflects the entrepreneurial spirit of our community. While you can’t predict the future, you can develop the knowledge, networks and skills to pivot between current and emerging careers and flourish wherever life takes you.

ABOUT VENTURES

UQ Ventures Uncut

Our guest speakers will share their stories of failure including the lessons they learned and how their failures ultimately led to success. Join us for an evening of uncensored discussions, catering, and networking. Thursday 22 May, 5.30-8.30pm.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Awards

From student-led ventures to research-based startups driving positive change, these Awards showcase the diversity and strength of entrepreneurship at UQ and beyond. Submit your nomination today. Applications close 15 June.

ilab Accelerator Pitch Night

Join Ventures at The Princess Theatre for ilab Pitch Night: Chapter 1, Thursday 10 April, where UQ’s startup entrepreneurs will present their cutting-edge innovations – from solutions for disability care, energy efficiency, and diagnostic medicine. Book your tickets.

Accelerating Athletes

Are you an athlete currently studying in Queensland wanting to strengthen your entrepreneurial mindset? During the one-day program, you will network and learn from athletes leading in their fields and develop the skills needed to strengthen your entrepreneurial mindset as an athlete. Applications close 10 March.

Startup Mixer

Curious about working in a startup? Meet some of Brisbane’s most exciting startups at the Ventures Startup Mixer and discover your next internship or work experience opportunity! Join us 4:30-6:30pm Thursday 13 March.

What's it really like to launch a startup at UQ?

At UQ, we’re continuously impressed by the entrepreneurial spirit and startup ideas that come out of our UQ Ventures community.

Tom Bizzell, a Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) student and 2022 UQ’s Chief Student Entrepreneur tells us about his startup Wakeshare and his experiences with UQ Ventures.

Own the unknown