iAccelerate

Meet the three pioneering UOW projects named as finalists in the annual Universities Australia Shaping Australia Awards. 👏 Vote for the People's Choice Award here. 👉 bit.ly/3CKMMDf #ThisIsUOW

Explore the iAccelerate program and tour our purpose-built facilities! Join our next tour on Monday 9th December [12pm - 1pm], or book your own tour with us! https://lnkd.in/d5742ufa #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Wollongong #Tour

Fail early, fail often! Kristi Bryant from Bushwalking Mamma, a recent graduate of our regional startup accelerator program, shared her key takeaway: the importance of failing fast to improve and build your business. Want to test your startup idea and rip the band-aid off? Applications for our Activate program open this Sunday (December 1st) #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #ThisIsUOW #Illawarra

We showed a special visitor around myLot recently 🙌 Tim Golsby-Smith and Alex Cheek from our team shared a myLot demo with Paul Fletcher, Federal Shadow Minister for Science, Arts, Government Services and the Digital Economy. And we’re pleased to say he was impressed! 😊 We also talked about our membership in the iAccelerate startup incubator, which has been supporting our growth and success with top-notch office space and a network of founders and advisors. But you don’t have to be an MP to do a myLot demo. 😉 Just head to our site and request one via the link: https://www.mylot.ai/ We'd love to show you around! #planning #localgovernment #GovTech #PlanningTech

Kickstart your entrepreneurial journey with iAccelerate 🚀 Our 'Activate' pre-accelerator program sets you up with the skills, know-how and networks to build and grow a business into the future. Whether you have a business idea, are a researcher looking to translate your findings into real-world impact, or want to strengthen your entrepreneurial skills, this program is for you! Check out this video featuring our 2024 Spring cohort, as participants shared their excitement at the beginning of their journey into the program! 🗓️ Applications open December 1st! Don’t miss your chance to join a community of innovators and change makers. #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #ApplyNow #ThisIsUOW #Illawarra

Sending our best wishes to Jane and Own Words! 💕 Our resident Dr. Jane Turnbull and her start-up Own Words have embarked on an exciting move to Bendigo, NSW! Jane, your passion and dedication have inspired us, and we’re proud to have been part of your growth. We know that your move will bring even more opportunities for expansion and innovation. We can’t wait to see the amazing things you’ll accomplish in Bendigo. We wish you all the best, and you'll always be part of the iAccelerate community!

University of Wollongong having two finalist in this category (out of 5) is amazing recognition. I am incredible proud that iAccelerate work with regional entrepreneurship is nominated. Shoshana Dreyfus work on supporting inclusive accessible playground is true impact in action. Congratulations!

Meet the startup: FishNett 🚢 It's World Fisheries Day, so we're introducing FishNett, a digital solution for #CommercialFishing, simplifying management with easy-to-use ticketing systems, #CircularEconomy integration, and regulatory compliance services. Their platform takes the lead in the mounting administration tasks, saving fishers time and effort while ensuring sustainable, compliant and efficient practices. We look forward to seeing their continued growth and positive impact in the fishing industry! 🐟 #StartUp #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Illawarra

🚨 I have a new LIFT #internship available with Cox Architecture for UOW #PhD candidates! 🚨 The 3 month internship is open to women studying their PhD in a #STEM Field of Research code, between 1.0-3.0 EFTSL. The LIFT Scholarship is $3,000/month while their PhD stipend is paused, they would undertake iAccelerate’s #entrepreneurial pre-accelerator program ‘Activate’ starting in March or August, join a #leadership retreat in June and take part in opportunistic #CommunityEngagement with high school students to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders. Skills wish list: 💭 Software development skills (Python and/or C# preferred) 💭 Understanding of machine learning and/or neural networks 💭 Planning experience not necessary but an interest is required Apply via my friends at APR.Intern - https://lnkd.in/gwAfsYQU CC: Sustainable Buildings Research Centre (SBRC) Tamantha Stutchbury Danielle Skropeta

Couldn't have said it better myself Ellie Lezcano I am constantly amazed by the positive impact founders and their companies are making to our region. Happy Global Entrepreneurship Week. #Startup #ScaleUp #Entrepreneurs #Innovation #Impact #Illawarra