Integrate UN Sustainable Development Goals into your business.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a startup business owner, Ventures Sustainability, in collaboration with UQ Sustainability, will allow you to explore the world of social enterprises and gain the knowledge to integrate UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into your idea or business.
The seven-week program comprises of community building, interactive sessions, peer mentoring and guest speakers. You will also benefit from personalised mentoring sessions on how to apply for UQ Green Funds and confidently pitch change-making ideas to the broader community.
Apply for Ventures Sustainability
Applications for Ventures Sustainability close 1 August.
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 workshops in your chosen format and the speaker session.
Location: UQ Ventures GCI, Building 20, ground floor, Global Change Institute (GCI), St Lucia [MAP].
Optional: Students can attend an additional office hour with James Steadman from the UQ Sustainability Office to learn more about the UQ Green Fund.
Ventures Sustainability 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 7 workshops
Semester 2 Program
Apply for Ventures Sustainability
Applications for Ventures Sustainability close 1 August.
UQ’s Green Fund aids in the success of student and staff led initiatives every year, providing funds for projects that improve UQ’s sustainability performance.
As part of the program, all students enrolled to UQ Ventures Sustainability program will receive mentor sessions to learn about the Green Fund. Applying for the UQ Green Fund is optional.
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.