Events

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Coffee and Chat

7 April 2023 10:00am11:30am
Want to chat to a Ventures staff member? Need advice on your new idea? Drop by for a coffee on us each Friday between 10-11:30am in Semester 1. These drop-in sessions are available to any student wanting to find out more about our programs, support, and much more.
Students travelling in Singapore

Singapore Startup AdVenture - In-person Information Session

5 April 2023 11:00am12:00pm
Startup AdVentures are global experiences specialising in entrepreneurship and innovation on the international stage. Connect with industry and learn first-hand how a real startup operates. Register for the Singapore Startup AdVenture information session and find out more about how you can get involved.
Brad Parsons

Cicada x Tech23 QLD Event - Brad Parsons, MOVUS

4 April 2023 5:00pm7:30pm
​For Cicada x Tech23, Australia's largest deep tech festival, we are travelling the country to celebrate radical innovators by bringing back alumni to hear their journey from Tech23 to today.
Student having coffee with a Staff member

Coffee and Chat

31 March 2023 10:00am11:30am
Want to chat to a Ventures staff member? Need advice on your new idea? Drop by for a coffee on us each Friday between 10-11:30am in Semester 1. These drop-in sessions are available to any student wanting to find out more about our programs, support, and much more.
Student having coffee with a Staff member

Coffee and Chat

24 March 2023 10:00am11:30am
Want to chat to a Ventures staff member? Need advice on your new idea? Drop by for a coffee on us each Friday between 10-11:30am in Semester 1. These drop-in sessions are available to any student wanting to find out more about our programs, support, and much more.
ilab Accelerator Pitch Night

ilab Accelerator Pitch Night

23 March 2023 5:30pm9:00pm
Join our startup founders as they showcase their cutting-edge innovations 23 March at The Tivoli. This diverse cohort of founders range from social entrepreneurs to trailblazers in nutrition, FinTech, augmented reality, and space.
Student having coffee with a Staff member

Coffee and Chat

17 March 2023 10:00am11:30am
Want to chat to a Ventures staff member? Need advice on your new idea? Drop by for a coffee on us each Friday between 10-11:30am in Semester 1. These drop-in sessions are available to any student wanting to find out more about our programs, support, and much more.

Pitching and Storytelling Workshop

10 March 2023 10:00am11:00am
Compelling communication is a key skill for the future of work. Whether we are pitching a business idea, presenting a project to our colleagues, or talking to customers, we need to be able to interest, convince and influence with our words. This workshop is available to all UQ students, staff, and alumni.
Student having coffee with a Staff member

Coffee and Chat

10 March 2023 10:00am11:30am
Want to chat to a Ventures staff member? Need advice on your new idea? Drop by for a coffee on us each Friday between 10-11:30am in Semester 1. These drop-in sessions are available to any student wanting to find out more about our programs, support, and much more.

Cracking the code: Women in non-traditional industries Roundtable

8 March 2023 10:00am11:30am
Are you wanting to learn more about gender equity in the workplace and how organisations and individuals are making an impact? Be inspired by a range of individuals who have boldly navigated diverse career pathways and advocated for, and supported, others in the workplace to reach their full potential. Hear from individuals who have navigated and flourished in non-traditional occupations and have harnessed technology and education to make an impact to gender equity.
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Breakfast with Angels

8 March 2023 7:30am9:30am
UQ Ventures is hosting it's monthly Breakfast with Angels. Meet with local Angel Loop Investors for breakfast at UQ's new venue, 308 Queen Street, and get feedback on your startup or learn about investing.
Student networking with startups

Startup Mixer

7 March 2023 4:00pm6:00pm
Network with some of Brisbane's best local startups. Ventures Startup Mixer includes a reverse pitch where our startups pitch their business to you! Startups range from health tech, fintech, and sustainability. UQ students from all disciplines are welcome to attend. Join us 7 March and register today.

Employability Mix-in

6 March 2023 3:00pm5:00pm
What toppings can you add to your university experience? Join this event to learn more about the employability and enrichment experiences you can get involved with whilst studying at UQ and enjoy some FREE ICE-CREAM!
Student having coffee with a Staff member

Coffee and Chat

3 March 2023 10:00am11:30am
Want to chat to a Ventures staff member? Need advice on your new idea? Drop by for a coffee on us each Friday between 10-11:30am in Semester 1. These drop-in sessions are available to any student wanting to find out more about our programs, support, and much more.
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Ventures Open House: Student Panel

23 February 2023 11:00am11:30am
Join us at the Ventures Open House as we host a facilitated panel discussion with past Ventures program participants. Students on the panel will share their Ventures experiences and entrepreneurial stories.
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Ventures Open House

23 February 2023 10:00am2:00pm
Have a look inside the Ventures space, where we make your ideas a reality! We are opening our doors to the community to give everyone a chance to drop in and see where the magic happens. Free brownies are available to attendees!
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LeadHers Staff Day

10 February 2023 8:30am1:00pm
The Ventures LeadHers Staff Day has been designed specially to foster a tighter network of women UQ professionals. You'll be a part of a community of UQ staff that lift each other beyond the program and support each other through peer mentoring. Open to all women who are professional staff at UQ.
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Breakfast with Angels

8 February 2023 7:30am9:30am
UQ Ventures is hosting it's monthly Breakfast with Angels. Meet with local Angel Loop Investors for breakfast at UQ's new venue and get feedback on your startup or learn about investing.

Financial Literacy: Early-Stage Investment - Brisbane

2 February 2023 9:00am3 February 2023 5:00pm
Early-stage investment is a critical part of the commercialisation and a powerful source of financing for high growth companies.
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Apply for Rise

23 January 2023 12:00pm
Rise is a program that finds brilliant people who need opportunity and supports them for life as they work to serve others. The program starts at ages 15–17 and offers a lifetime of benefits including scholarships, mentorship, access to career development opportunities, funding, and more as they work toward solving humanity’s most pressing problems. Apply before 25 January 2023.
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Rise - Support Session

19 January 2023 5:00pm6:00pm
This support session will provide participants with support on the development of their Rise Challenge projects before applications close. Please register on Zoom if you'd like to attend.
Student with their hands in the air, in celebration

Rise - Support Session

19 January 2023 11:00am12:00pm
This support session will provide participants with support on the development of their Rise Challenge projects before applications close. Please register on Zoom if you'd like to attend.
High school students at a workshop

Rise - Support Session #2

13 January 2023 3:00pm4:00pm
This support session will provide participants with Design Thinking concepts that will then support the development of their Rise Challenge projects. Please register on Zoom if you'd like to attend.
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Rise - Information Session #3

12 January 2023 3:00pm4:00pm
This information session will provide an overview of Rise, key dates, requirements, what participants need to do, as well as an opportunity to ask questions about the program. Please register on Zoom if you'd like to attend.
High school students at a workshop

Rise - Support Session #1

8 December 2022 3:00pm4:00pm
This support session will provide participants with Design Thinking concepts that will then support the development of their Rise Challenge projects. Please register on Zoom if you'd like to attend.

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