Ventures

Programs

Find the program right for you

There’s support at every stage of your Ventures journey – from flexing your creative muscles to launching a startup or
social enterprise through our introductory, intermediate and advanced programs. You will find the people, tools and opportunities
to help you develop an entrepreneurial mindset, gain transferable skills and bring your ideas to life.

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    Curiosity

    Program Level: Introductory
    Are you curious about the world of entrepreneurship, but don't know where to start? Over the program, Ventures Curiosity will help you form and test your early-stage ideas or simply get a taste and explore how you can expand your entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Woman pitching her startup

    Empower

    Program Level: Advanced
    Elevate your startup with Ventures Empower. This 10-week experience seeks women entrepreneurs in the early stages of founding their startup to be part of the 2026 program. Join a cohort of inspiring founders and get the support, knowledge, and confidence you need to reach your business goals.
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    ilab Accelerator

    Program Level: Advanced
    Fast-track your startup with UQ’s ilab Accelerator. Over 12 weeks, eligible UQ-affiliated startups will receive expert mentorship and access to structured programming, industry networks, and investor connections. Open to startups across all sectors.
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    LeadHers

    Program Level: Introductory
    Ventures LeadHers is an introductory program for UQ women students, staff and alumni across all disciplines to develop their leadership and entrepreneurial capabilities. Throughout the program, you'll gain practical skills, hear from inspiring guest speakers, build valuable connections, and take the first steps toward making a lasting impact in your career and beyond. 

  • Startup AdVentures

    Learn first-hand knowledge from innovative startup communities.
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    Validate

    Program Level: Intermediate
    Are you on the way to creating a startup? The Ventures Validate program will help you understand the market needs and devise a sustainable business model.
  • People prototyping in a group with lego

    Curiosity

    Program Level: Introductory
    Are you curious about the world of entrepreneurship, but don't know where to start? Over the program, Ventures Curiosity will help you form and test your early-stage ideas or simply get a taste and explore how you can expand your entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Woman pitching her startup

    Empower

    Program Level: Advanced
    Elevate your startup with Ventures Empower. This 10-week experience seeks women entrepreneurs in the early stages of founding their startup to be part of the 2026 program. Join a cohort of inspiring founders and get the support, knowledge, and confidence you need to reach your business goals.
  • ilab cohort on stage at pitch night

    ilab Accelerator

    Program Level: Advanced
    Fast-track your startup with UQ’s ilab Accelerator. Over 12 weeks, eligible UQ-affiliated startups will receive expert mentorship and access to structured programming, industry networks, and investor connections. Open to startups across all sectors.
  • Women sitting around a table brainstorming

    LeadHers

    Program Level: Introductory
    Ventures LeadHers is an introductory program for UQ women students, staff and alumni across all disciplines to develop their leadership and entrepreneurial capabilities. Throughout the program, you'll gain practical skills, hear from inspiring guest speakers, build valuable connections, and take the first steps toward making a lasting impact in your career and beyond. 

  • Startup AdVentures

    Learn first-hand knowledge from innovative startup communities.
  • Students sitting at a table brainstorming on a laptop

    Validate

    Program Level: Intermediate
    Are you on the way to creating a startup? The Ventures Validate program will help you understand the market needs and devise a sustainable business model.

Venture your way

You can mix and match programs depending on your experience. There’s support at every stage of your Ventures journey – from flexing your creative muscles to launching a startup.
Connect
Meet like-minded students, connect with the Ventures team, and hear from inspirational speakers with our community events.
Introductory
Gain the skills and knowledge needed to think and act like an entrepreneur.
Intermediate
Put your knowledge into practice by solving real industry problems.
Advanced
Take your venture to the next level by getting market and investment ready.