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UNE SRI Hosts Inspiring SPARK Festival Events with Alan Jones
The UNE SMART Region Incubator (UNE SRI) recently held two highly impactful events as part of the SPARK New England Festival, featuring the renowned startup mentor, Alan Jones.
These events were integral components of UNE SRI's Masterclass Series and Future Series, drawing a vibrant mix of local entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry professionals eager to gain insights from one of Australia's leading figures in the startup ecosystem.
A night for celebrating the unconventional.
Titled IMPACT—A Celebration of Unconventional Thinking, the event was a special occasion marking seven years of UNE SRI's contributions to the economic development of New England and North West NSW. This celebration coincided with the 70th anniversary of the University of New England.
Transforming Regional Business Growth with StepChange
The StepChange program, supported by the NSW Government's Accelerating Regional Innovation Fund (ARIF), has recently finished a series of in-depth workshops, masterclasses, and mentoring sessions aimed at fostering business development in regional New South Wales.
Over the past several months, business owners in Armidale, Tamworth, and other New England North West (NENW) locations have had the opportunity to break free from the daily grind and focus on strategic growth initiatives with one of our Expert’s in Residence, Ian Mason.
SimpliMove Wins Technology in Health Award
We are delighted to announce that SimpliMove, one of our UNE SRI Founders. has been named a Joint Winner in the Technology in Health category at the 2024 Primary Care Quality and Innovation Awards. Organised by the Hunter New England and Central Coast PHN, this event recognises outstanding contributions to healthcare through innovative technological solutions.
Transforming livestock management
From a PhD and Master’s degree from UNE, to an award-winning startup; Stoktake. With guidance from UNE SRI, Dr Phillip Zada’s app is begining to transform livestock management.
Learning to scale with impact in Glen Innes
A small group of local business owners gathered in Glen Innes on the 26th June for a hands-on SMART Session led by Edwina Sharrock, founder and former CEO of Birth Beat.
The workshop provided practical insights into the key principles of scaling a business while addressing the unique challenges and opportunities faced by regional entrepreneurs.
From Code to Cure
At a recent UNE SMART Region Incubator event, attendees gained valuable insights into Dr. Robert McLeay's transition from academic research to founding and exiting a med-tech startup. With a background in IT, bioinformatics/genomics, and applied pharmacology, Dr. McLeay shared his experiences, starting with his PhD research involving machine learning and genomics.
Master Your Mindset
Our final SMART Session for 2023/24, "Master Your Mindset," hosted by Edwina Sharrock, founder of Birth Beat, was the perfect finish to an incredible series of events.
Moree AgTech Breakfast - Cultivating Innovation in Agriculture
The Moree AgTech Breakfast, held on 19th June 2024 at Social Co House, brought together 50 attendees from Moree's agricultural community. Hosted by UNE SRI in collaboration with Cicada Innovations, the event featured TED-style talks, interactive discussions, and Q&A sessions, focusing on the transformative power of AgTech in the agricultural sector. The event showcased how technology is revolutionising agriculture, improving efficiency, sustainability, and productivity.
UNE SMART Region Incubator Shines with Astronomy Arvo Event Featuring Professor Fred Watson
Professor Fred Watson, Australia's Astronomer-at-Large, highlighted the advancements driven by cutting-edge facilities like the James Webb Space Telescope and gravitational wave observatories. He explained how these tools are rewriting our understanding of baby galaxies and detecting vibrations in space caused by colliding black holes.
Decoding the funding game for startups at NOVA
On the evening of 28th May, NOVA was abuzz with excitement as more than 50 entrepreneurs and industry experts gathered for "The Funding Game for Startups," an exclusive event hosted by the UNE SMART Region Incubator with renowned entrepreneurs Yaniv Bernstein and Scotty Allen.
Building Sustainable Futures for Ventures - Insightful ESG Education with Dr Harriet Fesq
On May 17, 2024, the UNE SRI proudly hosted an engaging and informative education session titled "Unpacking ESG: Building Sustainable Futures for Ventures" by Dr. Harriet Fesq.
The event brought together a diverse group of entrepreneurs, industry experts, and community leaders to explore the critical role of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in shaping the future of business and fostering sustainable economic growth.