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

Join us in October for the ScaleUP Showcase

Queensland’s founders, investors and industry will connect, collide, and grow across one action-packed day. Experience founder showcases, connect with investors from around the world and be part of the grand finale Pitch Night — where one pitch will have the opportunity to be awarded up to $100,000 of investment.

Meet the ScaleUP Showcase speakers

Meet the local and global founders, investors, industry leaders, and ecosystem builders who will take to the stage at ScaleUP Showcase, bringing deep insight into startup growth, investment trends, and scaling ventures.

Student StartUP Showcase

UQ students, get ready for the biggest Ventures event of 2025! Buy your tickets and join a high-energy celebration of UQ student innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup culture on Saturday 18 October.

Industry Challenge Pitch Night

Join us as our top teams from the 2025 UQ Ventures Industry Challenge share their ideas to reimagine the future of aging. Tuesday 14 October, 5pm - 8pm.

Nominate an amazing LeadHer

Nominations are open for the 2025 LeadHers Awards. Make your nominations across 3 categories: Student leadership, Community leadership, and Entrepreneurial leadership.

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