Curiosity

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.

 Apply for Curiosity (Online)   Apply for Curiosity PhD

Please check the 'Apply' tab for more information on application close dates. 

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 and the speaker session.

  • Session 1. Thursday 7 March, 3-6pm. Team building and entrepreneurial mindset.
    Meet Ventures, brainstorm ideas, and network with your cohort.
  • Session 2. Thursday 14 March, 3-5pm. Design thinking
    Learn the human-centred design (HCD) tools needed to effectively interview and obtain insight from users and key stakeholders.
  • Session 3. Thursday 21 March, 3-6pm. Universal design
    Review your product or service ideas and understand how to develop a solution for everyone. 

    Session 4. Thursday 28 March, 3-5pm. Prototyping and MVP
    Rapid prototype the user experience journey for your solution and learn how to create an impactful presentation.
  • Session 5. Thursday 11 April, 3-5pm. Pitching and storytelling
    Put the final touches on your prototype and develop your pitch.
  • Session 6. Thursday 18 April, 3-5pm. Pitch event
    You will pitch your own idea to the Ventures team, invited friends and guests.

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.

  • Session 1. Tuesday 18 June, 4-6pm. Team building and entrepreneurial mindset.
    Meet Ventures, brainstorm ideas, and network with your cohort.
  • Session 2. Thursday 20 June, 4:30-6pm. Design thinking
    Learn the human-centred design (HCD) tools needed to effectively interview and obtain insight from users and key stakeholders.
  • Session 3. Tuesday 25 June, 4-6pm. Universal design
    Review your product or service ideas and understand how to develop a solution for everyone. 

    Session 4. Thursday 27 June, 4:30-6pm. Prototyping and MVP
    Rapid prototype the user experience journey for your solution and learn how to create an impactful presentation.
  • Session 5. Thursday 4 July, 4:30-6pm. Pitching and storytelling
    Put the final touches on your prototype and develop your pitch.
  • Session 6. Thursday 11 July, 4:30-6pm. Pitch event
    You will pitch your own idea to the Ventures team, invited friends and guests.

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.

  • Session 1. Tuesday 4 June, 10am-12pm. Team building and entrepreneurial mindset.
    Meet Ventures, brainstorm ideas, and network with your cohort.
  • Session 2. Tuesday 11 June, 10am-12pm. Design thinking
    Learn the human-centred design (HCD) tools needed to effectively interview and obtain insight from users and key stakeholders.
  • Session 3. Tuesday 18 June, 10am-12pm. Universal design
    Review your product or service ideas and understand how to develop a solution for everyone. 

    Session 4. Tuesday 25 June, 10am-12pm. Prototyping and MVP
    Rapid prototype the user experience journey for your solution and learn how to create an impactful presentation.
  • Session 5. Tuesday 2 July, 10am-12pm. Pitching and storytelling
    Put the final touches on your prototype and develop your pitch.
  • Session 6. Tuesday 9 July, 10am-12pm. Pitch event
    You will pitch your own idea to the Ventures team, invited friends and guests.

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 for Semester 1.

Online program
 

Apply for Ventures Curiosity (Online)

Applications for Ventures Curiosity (Online) will close Saturday 15 June at 12pm.

PhD program
 

Apply for Ventures Curiosity PhD


Applications for Ventures Curiosity PhD will close Saturday 1 June at 12pm.


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