Queensland Chief Entrepreneur

📣 Join us MONDAY to kick off Something Fest. with a bang at the SomethingQ Innovation Mixer hosted by Advance Queensland and QIC 🎉 Meet the people and providers powering innovation in Queensland 🚀 Network with trailblazers, discover game-changing programs, and unlock new opportunities for your business growth! 🌟 🗓️ Date: Monday 26 August 🕔 Time: 5 PM - 7 PM 📍 Location: The Precinct Laneway Don't miss out—register now and be part of the future of innovation! 🌐 👉https://lnkd.in/gTnA-5qh #SomethingFEST #SomethingQ #InnovationMixer #BusinessGrowth #Networking #Entrepreneurship #femalefounders

One week to go to secure your ticket!   🚀 Meet the Providers and VCs Powering Innovation! 🚀 Get ready to kick off Something Fest. with a bang at our SomethingQ Innovation Mixer! 🎉 Network with trailblazers, discover game-changing programs, and unlock new opportunities for your business growth! 🌟 🗓️ Date: 26 August 🕔 Time: 5 PM - 7 PM 📍 Location: The Precinct Laneway Don't miss out—register now and be part of the future of innovation! 🌐 👉https://lnkd.in/gTnA-5qh 777 Partners Partners ACS (Australian Computer Society) Advisory Board Centre Antler ARM Hub (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) The Australian Impact Group ASTN - Australian Sports Technologies Network The Precinct DIRT LAB Ventures EnergyLab Farmers2Founders Groei Education Indigenous Innovation Ventures Ithaca Impact Proptech BNE. QIC @QUBIC | EQUS QUT Entrepreneurship Smart Precinct NQ Sprint Ventures Startup Onramp Tech Ready Women Academy @The Creative Co-operation Trade and Investment Queensland UQ Ventures Queensland XR Hub #SomethingFEST #SomethingQ #InnovationMixer #BusinessGrowth #Networking #Entrepreneurship #Advance Queensland

EOIs closing soon! 🌟 Get ready for the Something Fest. – Queensland's premier event for digital innovation and technology! Whether you're a start-up maverick, a seasoned industry player, an eager government participant, or a key figure in tech, this festival has Something for everyone! 🔍 Expressions of interest are now being accepted for 40 eligible Queensland innovators, ecosystem enablers, and founders to join us at the Something Festival, happening from 26-30 August. Advance Queensland is proudly supporting this vibrant assembly of minds and ideas! ⏰ Hurry, though – the clock is ticking! Submissions close sharply at midday on 9 August 2024. Make sure your voice is heard and your ideas are shared at this ground-breaking event. Please note: While your entry to the festival is covered, keep in mind you’ll need to manage your own travel and accommodation expenses. 🌐 Visit our website to apply https://lnkd.in/gDgd8dSy #SomethingFest #AdvanceQueensland #DigitalInnovation #TechFestival #QueenslandTech #Startups #Scaleups #Innovation #ExpressionOfInterest

📣 LAST CHANCE!! Limited tickets remain and it all kicks off in 48 hours from now! https://lnkd.in/g5j3Sr5P Climate Salad Christian Pazzaglia Advance Queensland

We've launched the revamped Advance Queensland website, taking a giant leap to accelerate innovation across our state! 🖥️ With a fresh, streamlined design, the new website provides a user-friendly platform brimming with resources tailored to drive your innovative projects forward. 💡 Whether you're a start-up enthusiast, a research maverick, or a business looking to scale up, you'll find everything you need to turn your vision into reality: ➡️ Explore a wealth of funding opportunities ➡️ Dive into inspiring success stories ➡️ Navigate the robust Queensland's innovation ecosystem with ease 🔗 Ready to start your journey? Visit the new Advance Queensland website and join the community of dreamers turning their ideas into impactful ventures! Get the link ⬇ https://lnkd.in/dE9v5x6 #AdvanceQueensland #InnovationQLD #StartUpState #FundingOpportunities #SuccessStories #QueenslandInnovation

UQ Ventures Momentum Accelerator Opens Applications for Female Founders Cohort Applications are now open for the UQ Ventures Momentum Accelerator’s female founders cohort, starting in September 2024! This 15-week program is designed to help startups grow their business and prepare for fundraising, offering participants the chance to pitch to established VCs and investors if investment aligns with their goals. We are excited to welcome Annika Launay, Director and Co-founder of PDPR and CEO at Franc.World, as our Entrepreneur-in-Residence. Annika is passionate about empowering others, especially women in business, and is committed to giving back to the next generation. Join our virtual info session to learn more and ask questions: 📅 Tuesday, July 23rd at 6PM
 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/greBrmEy No university affiliation required. All female-founded startups welcome to apply now: https://lnkd.in/gtHWHbKq #MomentumAccelerator #UQVentures #FemaleFounders #Entrepreneurship Tina Hill Sarah Smith The University of Queensland

REMINDER!! Time is running out to secure your spot at the 2024 Climate Tech Showcase next week at the State Library of Queensland. Presented by Climate Salad in partnership with the Queensland Government through the Office of the Queensland Chief Entrepreneur, Advance Queensland and Trade and Investment Queensland, this event offers a unique opportunity to engage with investors, industry leaders and government representatives in the Queensland Climate Tech ecosystem. This is a not-to-be-missed event for Climate Tech entrepreneurs and stakeholders to hear from industry leaders, share the room with investors, meet founders, discover maverick climate tech solutions at the Expo, network and connect. It is also an ideal ecosystem event for supporters, researchers, students, and anyone eager to explore and learn about the latest developments and opportunities in the Climate Tech space.  ▶ Event Details Date: Wednesday 24th July 2024 Time: 4:00-8:00pm Venue: State Library of Queensland ▶ Speakers Angela Young, Associate, Mandalay Ventures Partners Ben Gust, Managing Partner, Virescent  Dan Brown, Global Co-Head Energy Industry, Ashurst Brent Watts, Managing Partner, 77 Partners Gerard Warland, Venture Analyst, Black Sheep Capital Paul Mead, Co-founder, GeoNadir Ashley Baxter, Founder & CEO, Monty Compost Michaela R., General Manager, Bespoken  Mick Liubinskas, CEO, Climate Salad And more! ▶ Agenda 16:00-16:05 Welcome 16:05-16:20 Keynote by Mick Liubinskas, CEO Climate Salad Queensland's Role in Creating Climate Solutions 16:20-16:40 Panel: From Queensland to the World Hear from a panel of QLD Climate Tech founders and industry leaders about the challenges and opportunities for scaling and finding investment and clients internationally 16:40-17:00 Panel: Focus on Agtech A deep dive with QLD Government officials to learn about current government opportunities and what’s in the pipeline for the QLD Agtech sector 17:00-17:25 Panel: Investing in Climate Tech An informal panel session with leading QLD investors and VCs discussing emerging investment opportunities and forecasts for the QLD Climate Tech industry, and sharing what they're looking for 17:25-17:45 Pitches from 20+ QLD Climate Tech companies 17:45-20:00 Grab a drink and a bite to eat at the Expo, meet amazing people, network and connect! More information and ticket links visit https://lnkd.in/gKAEj-nU Heather James Julia Spicer OAM Rebecca (Bec) Hannan Christian Pazzaglia

📣 Join us on 24 July at the State Library of Queensland for the 2024 Queensland Climate Tech Showcase! This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with investors, industry leaders and government representatives in the Queensland Climate Tech ecosystem through a late afternoon of keynotes and panels with high-profile speakers; demos and pitches; and an evening of supercharged networking. Hear from industry leaders and get relevant insights about the latest developments and trends in Climate Tech and Circular Economy Share the room with Queensland leading investors, policy-makers, founders, researchers, and other key stakeholders Discover 20+ maverick Climate Tech solutions through the Pitch, and meet the founders behind them at the Expo. Network and Connect! This is a not-to-be-missed event for climate tech entrepreneurs and their teams, investors, mentors, stakeholders and advocates in the climate tech space. It is also an ideal ecosystem event for supporters, researchers, students, and anyone eager to connect, explore, and learn about the latest developments and opportunities in the Climate Tech space. This event is an initiative of the Queensland Government through the Office of the Queensland Chief Entrepreneur, Advance Queensland and Trade and Investment Queensland, in partnership with Climate Salad. Event Details Date: Wednesday 24th July 2024 Time: 4:00-8:00pm Venue: State Library of Queensland Tickets available now! https://lnkd.in/g5j3Sr5P

Are you interested in pivoting your organisation towards the Circular Economy? ♻️ The Circular Economy Investment Program will encourage Queensland’s transition to a system of waste minimisation and avoidance, that also keeps resources in circulation at their highest value for as long as possible. Successful applicants will receive between $250,000 and $750,000 (excl GST) per grant to introduce new, or transition to, circular economy business practices/models and systems. The Program is open to: ➡️ individual businesses ➡️ industry clusters and/or cooperative groups ➡️ social enterprises ➡️ charities ➡️ not-for-profit organisations ➡️ multisector partnerships - including a mixture of private sector, entrepreneurs, investors, universities and/or non-government organisations. Apply today! Stage 1 applications close 3pm Monday 29 July 2024. https://lnkd.in/gf-zw3Z7

🌿 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌿 Are you or someone you know a First Nations women, early stage or aspiring entrepreneur with a passion for native foods, ingredients, botanicals, or agriculture? The Food Futures NativeGrow program is here to support entrepreneurs like you! The program involves:    ✨ Virtual group sessions and masterclasses    ✨ Tailored business coaching and mentoring    ✨ Development of sustainable business models    ✨ Validation of ideas through customer discovery    ✨ Creation of 6-12 month growth roadmaps    ✨ Formulation of an early go-to-market strategy    ✨ Connection to Elders and role models    ✨ Access to a network of mentors and experts    ✨ Connection to a supportive community of entrepreneurs Ready to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level? Check out the Food Futures website to learn how NativeGrow can support you! Apply now and turn your idea into reality! 🚀 Blaire Burke Claire Pink #NativeGrow #FirstNationsEntrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #SupportingEntrepreneurs