Save the date! Building on the success of our 2024 Agmentation in Schools program—which saw students across the New England North West develop innovative solutions for agricultural challenges—we're excited to announce our next initiative focused on controlled environment horticulture innovation.

Join us for a free community event designed to help households take control of their energy future! Learn from leading experts about home electrification, rooftop solar, battery storage, and energy efficiency upgrades—with practical, easy-to-implement solutions.

Transform your brand's story from local to legendary in this intensive masterclass led by brand strategist and storyteller Paul Chappell.

Following on from the National Soil Carbon Innovation Challenge, FarmLab will be debriefing farmers, consultants and advisors on their results in a series of 12 workshops around Australia.

Join us with Anna Barwick OAM, one of our inspiring regional founders and the brain behind PharmOnline. Anna was recently awarded the Medal of Order of Australia for her work in rural healthcare, and she'll be sharing her startup journey with us.

Sitting on a business idea? Wondering if it could work? Ready to explore the world of startups and entrepreneurship? Turn your idea into reality this February.

Join us of a festive ‘do’ to celebrate the year that’s been, and catch up with friends and colleagues. Nibbles and drinks provided.

The evening includes the launch of the Society’s New England North West Branch, followed by two short talks, respectively presented by Dr Amy Moss and Dr Marissa Betts on the theme of ‘Women in STEM’, and a panel session.

Join us for an open discussion about the research, the practices and the path to a net zero steak in the New England! This event brings together researchers, innovators, producers, and industry experts to explore cutting-edge solutions in genetics, methane inhibitors, pasture management, and more.

An evening of networking drinks to celebrate the UNE Annual Research Conference. Connect, unwind, and share ideas at NOVA.

Join our masterclass led by Damien Alexander, an esteemed expert in the field, to gain essential knowledge and tools to help you protect and enhance your business potential.

Dive into the future of food systems at UNE’s AgTech Innovation Summit. Join year 10/11 students, university students, industry leaders, and expert researchers to explore next-gen agtech, robotics and space farming.

Over the last seven years founders have been building startup solutions to change the way we think about and do agriculture, deliver health, provide environmental services, be creative and more.

Agmentation is a dynamic innovation challenge where teams of 4-6 students dive into grassroots agricultural issues. Guided by AI and the latest in Agtech, students will collaborate to create cutting-edge solutions that could shape the future of food.

Join us for an inspiring morning at the UNE SMART Region Incubator as we welcome Dr. Robert McLeay, a trailblazer in the med-tech and health-tech industry. Robert will share his incredible journey from academic research to building a successful medtech startup, DoseMe, and beyond.

Tomorrow’s Universe – The Discoveries that will Change Science

Get ready for an afternoon of stargazing and cosmic exploration with the renowned Prof. Fred Watson.

Astronomy today is going through a golden age with amazing new facilities exploring the Universe. The James Webb Space Telescope is re-writing the textbook on baby galaxies, while gravitational wave observatories are detecting vibrations in space caused by colliding black holes.

We're looking for businesses that are ready for a thought-provoking and strategic approach to growth to take the final available places on our Step-Change Program. The program is specifically designed for business founders, owners, and operators in the NENW region who are ready to explore new avenues for growth for their business.

Know the game you are playing. Explore popular startup funding models with Yaniv Bernstein & Scotty Allen!

Whether you are - starting, growing, or scaling a business, you need $$$.

So, do you…Get funding? Apply for grants? Bootstrap?

Join two of the world’s leading start-up founders at this interactive evening event @ NOVA.

This SMART Session will provide you with a stronger understanding of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations. Step into a transformative ESG workshop led by Dr Harriet Fesq, of certified B Corp social innovation consultancy Rethinkable.

Are you curious about starting or growing your own business?

Join us for the "Start a Business in a Day", a hands-on session to get you thinking about your idea and what it will take to launch.

Writing a compelling application is an art. Learn how to write a winning grant, tender or award application at this SMART Session!

John Cleland, CEO of Essential Energy will present a detailed picture of the future of power in New England focusing on the electricity grid. John will share the implications of Renewable Energy Zones, innovative community energy projects for consumers and industry.

John Cleland, CEO of Essential Energy will lead a roundtable discussion for heavy user businesses keen to optimise the electricity grid.

A casual gathering to celebrate NOVA’s 2nd birthday, Faces of Back Stories 2023, and our wonderful UNE SRI and NOVA communities!

A SMART Session for startups keen to identify funding opportunities, learn when to raise, and how to connect with investors!

The Monthly MeetUp is an opportunity to gather & connect. This month UNE SRI Researchers in residence, Dr Ed Lefley and Matthew Wysel will share their work.

In partnership with Arts North West, Australian Social Value Bank and Unearthed Prosperity, this is a professional development workshop to provide the tools to confidently communicate social and economic impact.

In partnership with Ignite Small Business StartUps, this inclusive event will gather start-ups, experts, and service providers who support small business.

HATCH 2023 is the UNE SMART Region Incubator’s free program, providing tailored support and everything you need to know to grow your brilliant idea into a viable start-up business.

“Tough Talk, Tender Taste” - Explore the future of sustainable livestock protein and learn about consumer demands, leading producers, supply chains, and farm technology with keynotes, panel discussion and unique BBQ experience.