We work with UQ course coordinators to deliver tailored 90-minute entrepreneurial workshops across all disciplines.
In 2025, Ventures is continuing to deliver our popular Ventures Pop-up workshops across campus, offering a dynamic introduction to our broader Ventures programs. We deliver 60+ of these workshops each year into faculties including BEL, HASS, Science, Medicine, and EAIT.
These workshops have already engaged thousands of students, staff, alumni, and industry partners, inspiring the entrepreneurial mindset that drives success in any career.
Our workshops are thoughtfully designed to fit seamlessly within the curriculum, providing additional value to students while supporting staff in the delivery of their lectures. They are structured around five key concepts and focus on practical problem-solving, using industry-relevant challenges.
Ventures Pop-ups help participants—whether aspiring entrepreneurs or intrapreneurs working within businesses—develop creativity, adaptability, resilience to ambiguity and risk, and the ability to learn from failure. No matter your career path, an entrepreneurial mindset is an incredible asset for success.
Ventures Pop-ups are more than just workshops—they're an introduction to the innovative spirit and a taste of our Ventures programs. Join us to experience the power of entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial thinking firsthand.
2. Business model design
A well-designed business model is the foundation of any sustainable venture—whether it’s a social enterprise, a small business, or a scalable startup. Understanding how to structure and adapt a business model equips students with the skills to turn ideas into practical, sustainable solutions that can thrive in the real world.
This workshop introduces students to the collaborative and interactive Business Model Canvas, a powerful framework for defining and communicating business ideas quickly and effectively. Whether focusing on projects or ideas students are already working on, or exploring industry-relevant examples, this session is hands-on, practical, and highly adaptable.
In this workshop, students will:
- understand how business models are created, adapted, and scaled for success
- learn how to apply the Business Model Canvas across a variety of disciplines and contexts
- gain insight into teamwork and collaboration as they explore solutions to real-world challenges
This workshop is especially relevant for project-based courses, where students are tasked with designing and delivering impactful solutions. Whether developing an idea from scratch or refining an existing concept, this workshop empowers students with the mindset and tools to build something meaningful.
How it works
- Contact us: Let us know which topic you're interested in and the course you coordinate
- Collaborate: We will get in touch and work with you on content
- We deliver: Our Ventures staff will deliver the workshop to your students
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Embedding in Curriculum
There are a wide range of opportunities to embed entrepreneurial education in the curriculum at UQ. Take a look at the resources and development opportunities available to staff through the UQ Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation.