Events

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Join UQ Ventures, 18 November, 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, and celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day as well as the winners of the LeadHers Awards.

On the 17th of November, four student-led university communities, including UQ's very own UQIES, will be coming together to launch QUIN – the Queensland Universities Innovation Network. Join us at the launch to celebrate this incredible moment in time and get your tickets today.

UQ Ventures, in partnership with Angel Loop, is hosting its 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.

The LeadHers Awards will showcase and celebrate outstanding leadership capabilities demonstrated by women in entrepreneurship. From female founders and student leaders to those making a positive impact in their community, these awards are open to women who are leading to create positive change. Nominations close 4 November.

Join the Business School to learn how the UQ Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation can help you future-proof your career. The webinar will be presented by program leader, Dr Frederik Von Briel. Register to attend.