Programs

There’s support at every stage of your Ventures journey – from flexing your creative muscles to launching a startup.

Six workshops focused on innovation, design and business skills. Be mentored by experienced local and global innovators

Six workshops for women across all disciplines who are in or want to become managers, entrepreneurs, researchers or academics.

PhD and Postgrad Unlimited

A practical, hands-on program designed specifically to inspire and support PhD and postgraduate students interested in entrepreneurship and innovation.

Ventures Fast Lane

Gain the knowledge and skills to ideate, validate, build, test and pitch your startup idea in just two days!

Social Enterprise Explorers

The Social Enterprise Explorers is designed to inspire and support UQ students, staff and alumni interested in making a difference through social entrepreneurship.

Ventures Industry Challenge

Work with our industry partner to develop a real-world solution to a real-world challenge. Teams will compete for multiple prizes worth $15,000.

Social Enterprise program

This program allows UQ students to come together and create projects that will positively impact communities around the world.

Startup Academy

Validate the fit between your ideas and market needs while developing a business model for your product or service.

Ventures Activate

Activate is a three-week remote internship program in entrepreneurship. This is your opportunity to further your employability skills plus expand your network in Australia.

PwC Innovation Challenge

Postgraduate students are invited to find a solution to a sustainability challenge set by industry for their chance to win a tailored employability experience and trip to Dubai.

Virtual Startup Adventures

Four-week remote, global learning experiences specialising in innovation and entrepreneurship.

Startup Adventures

Learn alongside a startup in some of the world’s most vibrant startup hot spots — including Shanghai, Singapore, Tel Aviv and San Francisco.

ilab Accelerator

Three-month acceleration program. Eligible startups will receive a $10,000 equity-free funding.

Ventures ambassadors

Not sure how to get involved? Our talented Ventures ambassadors can help guide you through your entrepreneurial journey

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