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 Ventures Curiosity program.
During the six-week program, you will have the opportunity to form and test your early-stage ideas or simply get a taste and explore how you can expand your entrepreneurial mindset.
You will also build networks and connect with undergrads, postgrads and PhD students from different disciplines for a strong, well-connected start to your entrepreneurial journey.
This program supports you to gain the motivation, inspiration and confidence to test and explore your ideas in a safe space.
Applications close 25 February 2022
Over six weeks, you will attend a combination of weekly workshops and listen to a series of inspirational speakers. Choose your preferred delivery method of online or face-to-face. Please note you will be required to attend all six workshops in your chosen format and the speaker session.
Over six weeks, you will attend a combination of weekly workshops and listen to a series of inspirational speakers. Please note you will be required to attend all six workshops and the speaker session. The program will be delivered in-person with the option to Zoom into the session.
March Program
Over six weeks, you will attend a combination of weekly workshops and listen to a series of inspirational speakers. Choose your preferred delivery method of online or face-to-face. Please note you will be required to attend all six workshops in your chosen format and the speaker session.
Online workshop: starts Wednesday 9 March 2022
In-person workshop: starts Wednesday 9 March 2022
Applications close: 12pm Friday 25 February 2022
PhD Program
Online workshop: starts Wednesday 15 June 2022
In-person workshop: starts Wednesday 15 June 2022
Applications open: Wednesday 11 May 2022
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March 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 weekly 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
Extend your experience
Apply your new-found skills to real-world experience and challenges by registering to one of our industry engagement programs including the Ventures Industry Challenge or Ventures Startup AdVentures.
March Program
Program commences Wednesday 9 March 2022 (online or in-person)
Notice
The Ventures Curiosity program was previously known as Idea Hub Unlimited.
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.