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. Apply before 9am (AEST) 8 July 2025.

ilab x Momentum

Take your venture to the next level with our ilab Accelerator program, now in partnership with Momentum. This combined initiative offers two tailored tracks for founders at different stages of their journey. Apply before 12pm (AEST) 6 July 2025.

Empower Pre-Accelerator

Empower is your launchpad to build a strong, scalable startup—designed for women ready to make their mark. In 10-weeks get the tools, confidence, and community to land your first customer and beyond. Apply before 12pm (AEST) 11 August 2025.

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