Climate Commercialisation Kickstarter ⚡️

• Research to Impact Success Stories: Hear from founders who have translated their research into impactful, commercially viable solutions in the climate sector. You will gain invaluable insights into the pathways and strategies that lead to successful commercialisation.

• Explore Commercialisation Pathways: Understand the different options and pathways for commercialisation and intellectual property (IP).

• Entrepreneurial Foundations: Acquire a solid foundation in entrepreneurship, including understanding the problem space and identifying your customer base. This program is designed to empower researchers with the practical skills needed to navigate the entrepreneurial journey.

• Network with Like-Minded Researchers: Connect with a community of like-minded researchers who share your passion for achieving net-zero and making a meaningful impact. Collaborate, exchange ideas, and foster partnerships with individuals who are equally committed to driving positive change.

• Be part of the UNSW Founders and TRaCE Community supporting you with expertise and networks along with access to events and opportunities.

• Bonus: Its completely free with lunch provided.

• The program will take place on Tuesday 28 May from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

• The program will be held in-person at UNSW Kensington Campus at the Michael Crouch Innovation Centre.

• Complete this application form by 21 May 2024.

• You’ll be notified via email on 23 May 2024 if you are successful to join the program.

UNSW Founders is Australia’s leading university-based entrepreneurial program, UNSW Founders has a proven track record of success. Since its inception in 2018, the program has supported 200+ startups every year, provided entrepreneurial skills training to 25,000+ individuals, provided over 10,000 coaching and mentoring sessions, and incubated (co-located) 70+ startups on campus to foster collaboration with the UNSW business, industry, academic, and research networks.

The Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE), awarded by the flagship Commonwealth Government Trailblazer Universities Program to the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and University of Newcastle (UoN), aims to accelerate a pipeline of disruptive technologies out of the lab and into local manufacturing and global deployment. The $280M program spans the innovation lifecycle, from research and development through to de-risking, demonstration, deployment, and manufacturing, and is underpinned by critical workforce skills, cultural change, and university workplace reform

For further information about the Climate Commercialisation Kickstarter, get in touch with Julie Pham, Program Manager at UNSW Founders via email here.