For UQ graduate, ex-Army engineer and medico Dr Chris Jeffery, everything in his life so far has pointed to this moment: improving the outcomes for patients undergoing hand surgery.
Ventures hosted its first global Virtual Hackathon, which ran for three weeks and attracted 130 students forming 42 teams from UQ as well as the University of British Colombia in Canada and the University of Exeter in the UK.
A startup building practical and ethical solutions to laundry detergents has taken out the top prize at The University of Queensland’s Accelerator Pitch Night Online.
University of Queensland and Ventures programs alumnus adapts to a new no-contact society with the world’s first commercially available contactless doorbell.
The National Innovation Games is an Australian Government initiative that brings together small and medium businesses and students to solve real-life, practical business issues.
In January, I commenced an exciting new role as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement and Entrepreneurship) at one of Australia’s Group of Eight universities. Article by Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement & Entrepreneurship) Dr Jessica Gallagher.
Working in the world of startups wasn’t initially part of the plan for The University of Queensland engineering student, Tony Jojo. Tony believes his current success as Head of Product Development for audio technology startup, Audeara, started from his time with UQ’s accelerator program, ilab, and the opportunities it gave him.
From The University of Queensland ilab to smart-tech startup, a world-first composting device has secured a significant six-figure financial interest from investors.
Dual Bachelor of Journalism/ Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations) alum Ashley Hanger placed first with her startup Stripped - a monthly subscription box for Type One Diabetics automating the resupply of basic products.
Education technology start-up company Vygo, whose platform has just been selected by the Queensland government to give advice and support to international students, has got a growth spurt thanks to the COVID-19 crisis.
A missed train through rural China was the catalyst for UQ engineer and business students Isabelle Fleming and William Kirkwood to come up with the idea of a Chinese debit card.
A mission to design ventilators that could serve COVID-19 patients has brought together 200 bright engineers and their students at The University of Queensland.
The University of Queensland’s newly appointed Chief Student Entrepreneur believes the methodologies and agile nature of startups will be adopted widely as a result of the pandemic.
For our entrepreneurial community, we are publishing this article to keep you informed of the latest assistance from the Australian and Queensland Governments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The University of Queensland (UQ) announces Mr Nimrod Klayman as the new Head of Ventures. Ventures covers entrepreneurial programs and initiatives at UQ.
Queensland-based Valiant Space has successfully test-fired the first commercially developed liquid-fuelled rocket engine in Australian history from a launch site north of Goondiwindi, Queensland.
The University of Queensland’s new Entrepreneur in Residence Sam Jockel, CEO and Founder at ParentTV, has joined the accelerator program, ilab, to mentor students launching their own startups.
Samira Tollo might be only 23 years old, but the cryptocurrency marketplace company she co-founded is celebrating its second round of capital investment with a new, experienced board of directors.
