Events

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Venturing Forward - How to think like an entrepreneur

17 February 2022 4:00pm–5:00pm

Want to learn how to be creative, resilient and agile to venture forward successfully in your studies? Join us for an information session on how you can think like an entrepreneur at our beautiful Ventures Space.

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LeadHers Staff Day

10 February 2022 9:00am–4:00pm

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Are you looking to grow your leadership capabilities?
The inaugural Ventures LeadHers Staff Day seeks to support emerging female leaders in the university to reach their potential. Open to all female-identifying staff at UQ.

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LeadHers Rise: Celebrating Women's Entrepreneurship Day

19 November 2021 8:30am–12:00pm

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Join Ventures as we bring together and support emerging and established women entrepreneurs, and leaders from the UQ community. Connect over a coffee, gain insights from our panel of female leaders, snap a new headshot and stop by for a free consult with a female-led Brisbane business.

Ventures Annual Showcase

21 October 2021 5:30pm–8:00pm

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Please join us at the 2021 Ventures Annual Showcase to celebrate the year that has been and to learn more about the startups who are accelerating ideas to impact.

UQ Giving Day: ilab Accelerator Fund

20 October 2021 12:00pm

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This year our Ventures Giving Day campaign is supporting the ilab Accelerator program - with your support, we can boost the entrepreneurial spirit of our students and help young founders participate in the program.

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Founders Talks: Daniel Flynn

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20 October 2021 12:00pm–1:00pm

in Connect

Hear from inspirational founders from the greater UQ community as they share their unique entrepreneurship stories, key learnings and advice. For the next Founders Talk, we'll be joined by Daniel Flynn founder of Thankyou.

Red Bull Basement: Pitching and Storytelling with Marvin Fox

14 October 2021 5:00pm–7:00pm

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This pitching workshop will help students understand the fundamentals of narrative patterns and tools; learn how to communicate their message in a simple and concise way; learn how to build a compelling story and how to persuade their audience and practice and master the art of storytelling.

Office hours with the Ventures team and alumni

13 October 2021 4:00pm–5:00pm

in ilab Accelerator information series

Talk 1-on-1 about your startup and book in a 20-minute session with Ventures staff or ilab alumni founders, in-person or via online consult.

Financial Literacy: Early-Stage Investment - Brisbane

9 October 2021 9:00am–10 October 2021 5:00pm

in Startup Education

Early-stage investment is a critical part of the commercialisation and a powerful source of financing for high growth companies.

Weekend of Startups

8 October 2021 5:00pm–10 October 2021 9:00pm

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Challenge yourself to create and pitch a business in just one weekend! Together UQIES, UQ EWH and Ventures have partnered to support 100+ students formulate, refine and pitch a new business idea for prizes. Get your ticket to join the UQIES Weekend of Startups 8-10 October.

Tips and tricks for your ilab application

7 October 2021 1:00pm–2:00pm

in ilab Accelerator information series

In preparation of submitting your ilab Accelerator program application, we will go over the judging criteria, application form, and schedule for the selection interviews.

Founders Talks: Vanessa Murillo

7 October 2021 12:00pm–1:00pm

in Connect

Hear from inspirational founders from the greater UQ community as they share their unique entrepreneurship stories, key learnings and advice. For the next Founders Talk, we'll be joined by Vanessa Murillo, Co-founder of I Am Grounded.

Q&A with ilab EiRs: Sam Jockel and Yotam Rosenbaum

22 September 2021 4:00pm–5:00pm

in ilab Accelerator information series

Meet Sam Jockel and Yotam Rosenbaum, Ventures Entrepreneurs in residence, and learn more about their experience of being a founder and how they can support you in your founder journey by being apart of ilab.

Founders Talks: Mathew Townsend

22 September 2021 12:00pm–1:00pm

in Connect

Hear from inspirational founders from the greater UQ community as they share their unique entrepreneurship stories, key learnings and advice. For this week's Founders Talk, we'll be joined by Mathew Townsend, Founder of Nature Freedom.

Financial Literacy: Early-Stage Investment - Hervey Bay

18 September 2021 9:00am–19 September 2021 5:00pm

in Startup Education

Early-stage investment is a critical part of the commercialisation and a powerful source of financing for high growth companies.

Fireside Chat with ilab alumni

17 September 2021 10:00am–11:00am

in ilab Accelerator information series

Join a panel of speakers of ilab alumni and hear what they have to say about the ilab Accelerator program and being a founder of a startup.

Ventures Industry Challenge - Co-work and check-in session

15 September 2021 12:00pm–1:30pm

in Events and Hackathons

Join the Ventures Industry Challenge Co-work and check-in session with your team to answer questions and test your ideas with Ventures mentors.

Get ready for ilab 2022

14 September 2021 12:00pm–1:00pm

in ilab Accelerator information series

Curious about the ilab Accelerator program and want to find out more? See whether you are a good fit for the program and what you would get out of it.

Ventures LeadHers Staff Day

14 September 2021 9:00am–4:00pm

in Events and Hackathons

Are you looking to grow your leadership capabilities?
The inaugural Ventures LeadHers Staff Day seeks to support emerging female leaders in the university to reach their potential. Open to all female-identifying staff at UQ.

Founders Talks: Sonja Bernhardt OAM

9 September 2021 12:00pm–1:00pm

in Connect

Hear from inspirational founders from the greater UQ community as they share their unique entrepreneurship stories, key learnings and advice. For this week's Founders Talk, we'll be joined by Sonja Bernhardt OAM, Founder and CEO of Thoughtware.

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Startup Mixer

1 September 2021 4:00pm–6:00pm

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Network with some of Brisbane's best local startups. Our event includes a reverse pitch where our startups pitch their business to you! Startups range from health tech, fintech, and sustainability.

Ventures Industry Challenge - Co-work and check-in session

1 September 2021 10:30am–12:00pm

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Join the Ventures Industry Challenge Co-work and check-in session with your team to answer questions and test your ideas with Ventures mentors.

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Fireside Chat with Y Combinator alumni

1 September 2021 8:00am–9:30am

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Join our next Ventures Connect event featuring an online panel of UQ alumni who will share their unique startup journeys going through the Y Combinator program - the competitive Silicon Valley startup launcher based in the US considered the #1 accelerator program in the world.

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Quantum Hackathon

24 August 2021 9:00am–27 August 2021 6:00pm

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Join the four-day Quantum Hackathon (24-27 August) and discover how quantum technologies can help solve complex challenges and supercharge your industry.

Ventures Industry Challenge - Co-work and check-in session

19 August 2021 10:30am–12:00pm

in Events and Hackathons

Join the Ventures Industry Challenge Co-work and check-in session with your team to answer questions and test your ideas with Ventures mentors.

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