UQ Ventures
UQ Ventures reflects the entrepreneurial spirit of our community. While you can’t predict the future, you can develop the knowledge, networks and skills to pivot between current and emerging careers and flourish wherever life takes you.
As one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, UQ is passionate about enriching its entrepreneurial ecosystem and creating leaders of the future.
Through UQ Ventures, entrepreneurs are supported at every stage of their journey, working alongside staff and alumni, and connecting with a wide range of global experts.
Our highly successful collaborations demonstrate that innovation is best achieved through teamwork, and that partnerships and increased stakeholder involvement can drive excellent outcomes that create change.
Together, we can find solutions to compelling technical, social, economic and environmental challenges. Nothing excites us more than seeing our ideas create impact in the world.
Fast facts
- 300+ students participated in overseas Startup Adventures
- 30,000+ participants in entrepreneurial activities since 2018
- $107m investment and grants attracted by Ventures startups
- 6,500+ students from 28 high schools have participated in Discovery activities
- 230+ startup companies benefited from ilab accelerator and incubator programs
- 100+ entrepreneurial coursework programs available across all faculties