Newcastle Innovation

Join us at I2N Hub Hunter Street for the Join the Dots monthly networking event. This month's event is focused on . Researchers, SMEs and startups will be talking about how their technologies that reduces negative environmental impacts. Register via Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/2UMkaim

In what is now one of the biggest biotech transactions in Australian history, Viralytics – an oncolytic virotherapy firm originating from The University of Newcastle, Australia based on the work of Associate Professor Darren Shafren and his team, has been acquired for $502 million by the world-leading pharmaceutical company, Merck.

UON biotech startup sells for $502 million Oncolytic virotherapy firm Viralytics, which originated from the work of UON's Associate Professor Darren Shafren, has been acquired for $502 million by world-leading pharmaceutical company, Merck.

‪DSA-18 Hub at Williamtown is hosting the first Startup Stories of the year. Meet underwater tech entrepreneur Darren Burrowes at 1pm, Wed 21 Feb. Free to attend with lunch included, but registration is essential: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/startup-stories-blue-zone-group-tickets-42067759802‬

Startup Stories - Blue Zone Group How do you combine deep research with commercial know-how and then use that advantage to promote a startup community in Newcastle? As Gunilla and Darren Burrowes will tell you, it is no mean feat but one which delivers satisfaction in spades. They’ve worked together since 2000 and in 2015 the Blue...

With thanks to Sydney School of Entrepreneurship Bo Ji, Assistant Dean of the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, will be in Newcastle on 14 February (7:45-11am at NeW Space) outlining how China should be a key priority in business strategies for leaders and entrepreneurs. ‘Win in China’ will provide an understanding of the skills needed to overcome the challenges of entering a foreign market and enable you to seize the opportunity to capitalise a large market for innovation. Free to attend but registration is essential.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/speaker-series-bo-ji-win-in-china-at-university-of-newcastle-tickets-42029099167

Interested in how you could grow your research into a business in 2018? Applications are now open for ON Prime, Australia’s sci-tech pre-accelerator designed to help researchers translate their big ideas into real-life impact. To learn more visit: http://oninnovation.com.au/en/Apply/Apply-for-ON-Prime

Birth of a cool concept Featuring veteran and fledging entrepreneurs, Startup Series will run on Thursdays at the university's Three76 Hub in Hunter Street

The Triton Workbench became staple addition to every Australian DIY enthusiast’s home garage after inventor George Lewin's appearance on ABC TV's The Inventors in 1976. Hear all about George's startup journey - before startups were even a thing. Tue 16 May, 5-7pm, City Hall. Free registration: http://bit.ly/2qnGi3K

UON’s Women in Innovation event is back by popular demand at this year's Hunter Innovation Festival! Join us for an engaging discussion about the advantages of sponsorship for women over a light supper and drinks. Mon 22 May, 5-7:30pm at The Crowne Plaza. Free to attend, but registration is essential http://bit.ly/2oo1NCZ.

This year’s guest panellists include Liza Noonan (CSIRO), Cheryl Royle (Hunter Entrepreneurship Facilitator), Ms Susan Wilson (Regional Development Australia (RDA) Hunter) and Yolanda Surjan (CSIRO's Female Breakout Scientist awardee). Hosted by UON's Professor Deborah Hodgson (Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research), and facilitated by Dr Sarah Pearson, former CEO of CBR Innovation Network and now UON's inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor, Industry Engagement and Innovation.

UON’s Women in Innovation event is back by popular demand at this year's Hunter Innovation Festival! Join us for an engaging discussion about the advantages of sponsorship for women over a light supper and drinks. Mon 22 May, 5-7:30pm at The Crowne Plaza. Free to attend, but registration is essential http://bit.ly/2oo1NCZ.

This year’s guest panellists include Liza Noonan (CSIRO), Cheryl Royle (Hunter Entrepreneurship Facilitator), Ms Susan Wilson (Regional Development Australia (RDA) Hunter) and Yolanda Surjan (CSIRO's Female Breakout Scientist awardee). Hosted by UON's Professor Deborah Hodgson (Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research), and facilitated by Dr Sarah Pearson, former CEO of CBR Innovation Network and now UON's inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor, Industry Engagement and Innovation.

Calling all UON researchers! We are looking for five groups to take part in a Newcastle-based cohort at Three76 Hub in early 2017 of CSIRO's ON Program, a part-time pre-accelerator that helps researchers validate their research and discover a real-world application for it. An info session is being held on Wednesday 14 December, 4-5pm. Hear from previous participants, including Dr Kristy Pringle (centre) of the BiomarX team who will share how they benefitted from participating. More info at www.bit.ly/csiro_on

Newcastle Innovation will be exhibiting with The University of Newcastle and NIER at the inaugural Greater Hunter Makers Festival on Friday 11th to Saturday 12th of November at the Newcastle Jockey Club. Come along to see practical examples of some of the University's new technologies, speak to our researchers, or hear presentations about the role of engineering and applied science in the regional innovation ecosystem. Entry is free, registration is required on the Friday for business visitors. For more information visit: http://www.makersfestival.com.au/

Greater Hunter Makers Festival The University of Newcastle is partnering with the Ai Group to help deliver the inaugural Greater Hunter Makers’ Festival, by showcasing the work of its flagship institute NIER, the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, as well as UON's commercialisation office, Newcastle Innovation.