ilab

Co-founders Anna Hendra and Adrian Spierings.

Vegan seafood anyone?

Published on: 15 February 2019

Caviar will never be the way to Brisbane woman Anna Hendra’s heart.

In fact the University of Queensland graduate and entrepreneur would like the fishy roe delicacy to be consigned to the fine dining tables of history.

First week, first client as university startups germinate

Published on: 23 January 2019

Just a week into a University of Queensland accelerator program for startups, one of the participants has attracted his first paying customer.

Entrepreneur in Residence to help UQ startups turn ideas into profit

Published on: 13 December 2018

Haystack founder and CEO Ran Heimann will bring 20 years of business experience to The University of Queensland with his appointment as Entrepreneur in Residence for the ilab Germinate PLUS accelerator program.

Hard work the key for Valedictorian

Published on: 14 December 2018

Life is all about perseverance, discipline and balance for Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology Valedictorian, Khoi Phan.

Mentor Blaze

4 December 2018 1:45pm–2:45pm

in Events and Hackathons

Speed mentoring for budding entrepreneurs

The sound of Chatloop chatter

Published on: 3 December 2018

UQ School of Languages and Cultures PhD student Michael Mersiades’ startup company ‘Chatloop’ recently won the inaugural Shane Chidgzey Young Entrepreneurs Award.

University accelerator sees startups smash $50m milestone

Published on: 22 November 2018

The University of Queensland has cemented its position as a leading launchpad for entrepreneurs and a magnet for major investors, with startups from its ilab programs attracting more than $57 million.

Investing in smart innovations

Published on: 20 November 2018

After attracting $4.8 million from backers in 2018, Brisbane company MOVUS is highlighting the success of UQ’s investment in entrepreneurship and innovation opportunities.

New prize to spur on UQ’s emerging entrepreneurs

Published on: 7 August 2018

The University of Queensland’s budding entrepreneurs will be encouraged to pursue their dreams, thanks to a new prize endowed by a $125,000 gift from a UQ alumnus.

UQ startup stars in top five in national competition

Published on: 5 April 2017

A genomic-based healthcare business that profiles gut microbes to help people take charge of their wellbeing has been identified as one of Australia’s top startups by a leading global accelerator program.