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A project borne from The University of Queensland’s Agri-Food Innovation Alliance (AFIA) Industry Kickstarter grant program could prevent 30,000 tonnes of plastic from entering the ocean per year.

Sky's the limit for UQ space-tech startup after joining ilab Accelerator program. A team of UQ students and alumni are on a mission to launch Australia into space by building a scalable and zero-emissions rocket engine that doesn’t cost the Earth – all with the help of 3D printing.

The founders of Envato and neobank Up have backed Brisbane-based fintech Bloom Impact Investing, as the investing app surpassed $1.6 million in funds under management and 200 customers.

A new product aims to change the game when it comes to health insurance and the struggles with splurging on extras cover. ExtrasJar contributes funds to an investment used for extras cover rather than customers paying premiums for products.

The University of Queensland’s 2023 Ventures ilab Accelerator program has awarded 12 startups with $10,000 equity-free funding to help launch their early-stage ventures.

A Brisbane company aiming to produce edible coffee cups from flour byproducts is the first winner of Nespresso’s StartCup competition, earning $50,000 to fund its circular economy vision.

Devices built by young Queensland space tech company Valiant Space bound for orbit on Elon Musk's SpaceX.

UQ graduate Ashley Hanger wanted to lighten the load for her partner and ended up founding a diabetes supply enterprise, Stripped Supply.

A captivating founder story – and how you tell it – is crucial to attracting early stage funding. Here, two venture capitalists reveal how to nail your pitch and make it stand out from the crowd.

Developing lactoferrin in the lab could place Australia at the forefront in transforming the global food industry for infants.