Ventures

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

FaBA Growth Hub

The FaBA Growth Hub is a 12-week program built to accelerate Australian food and beverage SMEs and startups ready to innovate, scale, and meet the demands of a changing market. Applications close 23 June, 4:00 pm AEST.

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.

Emesent Startup Tour

Emesent are welcoming UQ Ventures to their office on Monday 2 June. This is your chance to meet a cutting-edge technology startup specialising in autonomous drone technology, LiDAR mapping, and data analytics. Register now.

Startup AdVentures

Applications are open for Summer Startup AdVenture programs. Choose from 3 destinations - San Francisco, Hanoi, and Shenzen - and get ready for an immersive 4-weeks in a global startup hot spot.

LeadHers Staff Day

Connect with a supportive network of UQ professionals, hear from leaders at various stages of their careers, and build practical skills through engaging, guest-led workshops at this one day event. Join us 19 June 2025, 9am-1:30pm.

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