Gain the skills and mindset to innovate like an entrepreneur.
Get inspired, learn core entrepreneurial skills and immerse yourself in UQ’s community of entrepreneurs with the entry-level Ventures Curiosity program.
During the program, you will have the opportunity to form and test your early-stage ideas and equip yourself with foundational skills in entrepreneurship and innovation. You will also build networks and connect with undergrads, postgrads and PhD students from different disciplines for a strong, well-connected start to your journey.
Applications are now closed.
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You will attend a combination of weekly workshops and listen to a series of inspirational speakers. This program will be delivered in-person only. Please note you will be required to attend all workshops in your chosen format.
Location: UQ Ventures GCI, Building 20, ground floor, Global Change Institute (GCI), St Lucia [MAP]
You will attend a combination of weekly workshops and listen to a series of inspirational speakers. This program will be delivered online only. Please note you will be required to attend all workshops in your chosen format and the speaker session.
You will attend a combination of weekly workshops tailored specifically for UQ PhD students. This program will be delivered in-person. Please note you will be required to attend all workshops in your chosen format and the speaker session.
Semester 1 program
Ventures Curiosity is open to students, staff and alumni from all disciplines and study levels. To be eligible to apply, you must be:
- a current UQ student, staff member or young alumni (graduated in the last 10 years)
- be interested in entrepreneurship and innovation
- be ready to build your knowledge and skills
- commit to attending all six workshops
PhD program
Ventures Curiosity PhD is tailored to UQ PhD candidates and early career researchers from all disciplines. To be eligible to apply, you must be:
- a current UQ student, early career researchers, staff member or young alumni (graduated in the last 10 years)
- be interested in entrepreneurship and innovation
- be ready to build your knowledge and skills
- commit to attending all six weekly workshops
In-person program
Applications for Ventures Curiosity (In-person) are now closed.
Online program
Applications for Ventures Curiosity (Online) are now closed.
PhD program
Applications for Ventures Curiosity PhD are now closed
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Ventures Connect
Want some advice on where to get started? Ventures Connect is your chance to come together with Ventures staff, student innovators and industry experts.