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  • Turning an app into an opportunity

    Turning an app into an opportunity

    Published on: 18 December 2018
    University of Queensland Medicine alumnus and startup entrepreneur Dr Zachary Tan has been chosen as one of 140 international scholars selected for the Schwarzman Scholars, a prestigious master’s program.
  • Hard work the key for Valedictorian

    Hard work the key for Valedictorian

    Published on: 14 December 2018
    Life is all about perseverance, discipline and balance for Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology Valedictorian, Khoi Phan.
  • Ran Heimann

    Entrepreneur in Residence to help UQ startups turn ideas into profit

    Published on: 13 December 2018
    Haystack founder and CEO Ran Heimann will bring 20 years of business experience to The University of Queensland with his appointment as Entrepreneur in Residence for the ilab Germinate PLUS accelerator program.
  • The sound of Chatloop chatter

    The sound of Chatloop chatter

    Published on: 3 December 2018
    UQ School of Languages and Cultures PhD student Michael Mersiades’ startup company ‘Chatloop’ recently won the inaugural Shane Chidgzey Young Entrepreneurs Award.
  • University accelerator sees startups smash $50m milestone

    University accelerator sees startups smash $50m milestone

    Published on: 22 November 2018
    The University of Queensland has cemented its position as a leading launchpad for entrepreneurs and a magnet for major investors, with startups from its ilab programs attracting more than $57 million.
  • Investing in smart innovations

    Investing in smart innovations

    Published on: 20 November 2018
    After attracting $4.8 million from backers in 2018, Brisbane company MOVUS is highlighting the success of UQ’s investment in entrepreneurship and innovation opportunities.
  • $500m-plus software grant to equip students for digital revolution

    $500m-plus software grant to equip students for digital revolution

    Published on: 12 November 2018
    A more than $500 million software grant from Siemens will give University of Queensland students and researchers access to advanced technology, building their skills in digital and data driven industries.
  • Students’ SISCA success opens doors for startup

    Students’ SISCA success opens doors for startup

    Published on: 24 October 2018
    A team of University of Queensland students is a step closer to startup success with a unique composting system that can turn 100 kilograms of organic waste into 10 kilograms of fertiliser a day.
  • Global innovation in the Middle-East

    Global innovation in the Middle-East

    Published on: 1 October 2018
    UQ Idea Hub student Matthew Diamond reflects on his Tel Aviv Startup Adventure
  • UQ graduate regenerating nature and lives

    UQ graduate regenerating nature and lives

    Published on: 17 August 2018
    Work to connect young people with disabilities and mental health challenges with nature has earned University of Queensland graduate Mathew Townsend a prestigious award.
  • Games glory for sportstech startup

    Games glory for sportstech startup

    Published on: 9 August 2018
    An augmented reality platform that brings fans into the match has won the inaugural HYPE UQ SPIN Accelerator Global Pitch competition held during the Commonwealth Games.
  • New prize to spur on UQ’s emerging entrepreneurs

    New prize to spur on UQ’s emerging entrepreneurs

    Published on: 7 August 2018
    The University of Queensland’s budding entrepreneurs will be encouraged to pursue their dreams, thanks to a new prize endowed by a $125,000 gift from a UQ alumnus.

  • Global success story returns to his roots

    Published on: 13 June 2018
    He sold a stake in his business to Nine Entertainment for $35 million and now Alborz Fallah has become The University of Queensland’s Entrepreneur in Residence.

  • Changing the distillery game, one sip at a time

    Changing the distillery game, one sip at a time

    Published on: 11 May 2018
    More than two centuries after Australia’s infamous Rum Rebellion, a University of Queensland chemical engineering and business graduate has started a new revolution in rum distillation that will help reinvigorate Brisbane’s passion for this ‘Australian liquor’.
  • LeadHers program paves way for female entrepreneurship

    LeadHers program paves way for female entrepreneurship

    Published on: 17 April 2018
    Startup LeadHers is the University of Queensland's newest Ventures program. It seeks to empower UQ women to be future change-makers and leaders in innovation.

  • Young innovator is UQ’s first Chief Student Entrepreneur

    Published on: 13 February 2018
    The University of Queensland has appointed a Chief Student Entrepreneur to inspire and mentor young innovators.

  • Startup teams seeking games glory

    Startup teams seeking games glory

    Published on: 15 January 2018
    Twelve startup teams will be vying for victory during the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast after being selected for The University of Queensland’s inaugural global HYPE UQ SPIN Lab sports innovation program.
  • UQ startup stars in top five in national competition

    UQ startup stars in top five in national competition

    Published on: 5 April 2017
    A genomic-based healthcare business that profiles gut microbes to help people take charge of their wellbeing has been identified as one of Australia’s top startups by a leading global accelerator program.
  • Beige background with black drawing of Saturn. Purple all caps writing in 64-bit style that reads Side Hustle Club

    Launching Side Hustle Club with UQIES and Stand with Crypto

    Whether you’re just starting out, testing an idea, or scaling something you’ve been working on for a while, this weekly collab opportunity is the space to make real progress.

  • Weekend of Startups 2025: Celebrating 10 Years of Innovation, Ideas, and All-Nighters

    UQ's Advanced Engineering Building buzzed with energy in October as over 120 students came together for Weekend of Startups (WOS), celebrating 10 years of one of Australia’s biggest student-run hackathons.

    Hosted by the UQ Innovation and Entrepreneurship Society (UQIES) in partnership with Ventures, and proudly powered by Entain, this year’s event challenged students to explore “The Next Normal”, asking what feels futuristic today but might be completely ordinary tomorrow.

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