Events
Unpacking ESG: Building Sustainable Futures for Ventures, SMART Session
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.
Bootstrapping VS Venture Funding: Know Your Game in Startups, SMART Session
Explore funding options and navigate the world of startup capital through a dynamic debate with two industry leaders.
Agmentation 2024 - save the date!
Agmentation is an annual Innovation Challenge, an opportunity to come together for an intensive problem-solving sprint and pitch! Teams solve challenges that matter to agricultural producers and rural communities.
HATCH Express
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 winning applications, SMART Session
Writing a compelling application is an art. Learn how to write a winning grant, tender or award application at this SMART Session!
Future-Proofing the Energy Grid and Optimising Renewable Integration
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.
Leveraging Grid Stability, Efficiency & Renewable Integration for Business
John Cleland, CEO of Essential Energy will lead a roundtable discussion for heavy user businesses keen to optimise the electricity grid.
CELEBRATION TRIPLE @ NOVA
A casual gathering to celebrate NOVA’s 2nd birthday, Faces of Back Stories 2023, and our wonderful UNE SRI and NOVA communities!
Prepare to be Investible, SMART Session
A SMART Session for startups keen to identify funding opportunities, learn when to raise, and how to connect with investors!
Research outputs from UNE SRI Researchers in residence, Monthly MeetUp
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.
How to Calculate the Economic and Social Impact of the Creative Industries
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.
Celebrating Entrepreneurship Morning Tea
In partnership with Ignite Small Business StartUps, this inclusive event will gather start-ups, experts, and service providers who support small business.
Pitch event, HATCH
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.
The Future of Sustainable Livestock Protein, AgriTech Futures Series
“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.
Unfair Advantage + Pitch Practice , HATCH
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.
Circular Economy Innovations & Solutions for NENW, Back Stories of Innovation 5
Within a framework of innovative New England research and development, New England businesses will tell us their stories.
Pricing for Creatives with Creative + Business
In partnership with Arts North West, Business Connect and Creative Plus Business, this is a professional development workshop focused on pricing creative work.
Freelance Skills for Creatives with Creative + Business
In partnership with Arts North West, Business Connect and Creative Plus Business, this is a professional development workshop focusing on developing freelance skills.
Electrification and Opportunities for Community and Business, Clean Tech Futures Series
Explore the clean energy future of the New England region, the opportunities available for industry and the community with the Renewable Energy Zone with experts including innovator, entrepreneur and academic, Renate Egan.
Community Grant Writing Workshop
A free workshop to assist small businesses, community groups, and not-for-profit organisations find and apply for grants.
Indigenous Business Month, Small Business Month, & Mental Health Month! Monthly MeetUp
October is Indigenous Business Month, Small Business Month, and Mental Health Month - three great reasons to gather and connect!
Business for Good Lunch, SECNA
The Social Enterprise Council of NSW's & ACT's (SECNA) quarterly business for good lunch in Armidale, delivered in partnership with UNE SMART Region Incubator and featuring a presentation by Social Enterprise Finance Australia (SEFA)
'My Small Business Online', a workshop for Small Business Month
A free one-hour (evening) workshop to learn simple tips and tools to help your small business stand out online.
'My Small Business Online', a workshop for Small Business Month
A free one-hour (morning) workshop to learn simple tips and tools to help your small business stand out online.
Financials + Metrics, HATCH
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.
‘Farming for the Future’ research program, Monthly MeetUp
The Monthly MeetUp is an opportunity to gather & connect. This month we will gain some insight into 'Farming for the Future' research program.
Your solution + unique value proposition + channels to market, HATCH
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.
Innovating Education & Educating for Innovation in NENW, Back Stories of Innovation
Against the backdrop of an historical backstory and overview of ‘educational innovators/innovative educators’ in our region, we will learn more about some of the innovative research and research-based enterprise underway in our region!
Free Hot Desk Friday @ NOVA + Peel House
NOVA and Peel House are inclusive co-working spaces that are available for community, business, organisations, groups and individuals. Try the space for free on a Friday!
Free Hot Desk Friday @ NOVA + Peel House
NOVA and Peel House are inclusive co-working spaces that are available for community, business, organisations, groups and individuals. Try the space for free on a Friday!
'Next steps and next adventures!' Monthly MeetUp
The Monthly MeetUp is an opportunity to gather and connect. This month we're celebrating significant steps being taken by UNE SRI founders!
'Start Your Business' Networking Breakfast
Networking breakfast for startups and support agencies - in partnership with Mosaic, Ignite Small Business StartUps, and Service NSW.
Customers and their problems, HATCH
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.