Upcoming Events
- ASE Business CampWed, Jan 13Smart Precinct NQJan 13, 9:00 AM – Jan 15, 4:00 PMSmart Precinct NQ, 143 Walker St, Townsville QLD 4810, AustraliaYour child can start a business in just 3 days! This is a call out for young Aussies aged 7 to 14 years who want to make a positive change in the world through business and entrepreneurship! Sign up now to get an exclusive $50 off with the code SPNQ2021
Past Events
- Understanding Human Performance: How AI is advancing Workplace Health and SafetyTue, Dec 08Smart Precinct NQDec 08, 2020, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMSmart Precinct NQ, 143 Walker St, Townsville QLD 4810, AustraliaKJR is joining with partners to host an interactive and informative afternoon with the theme of Understanding Human Performance: How AI is Advancing Workplace Health and Safety. This two hour event showcases how AI can provide physical performance insights on the sports court and in the workplace
- Smart Precinct NQ Investors EveningThu, Nov 26Smart Precinct NQNov 26, 2020, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMSmart Precinct NQ, 143 Walker St, Townsville QLD 4810, AustraliaThis event is designed to help local investors learn how to invest in high-growth Australian businesses at early stage. Investors will also learn about the due diligence process, average investment ticket, mechanisms available and what options will best fit their investment capability.
- NQ Inventors Meetup (Online)Tue, Nov 24Online EventNov 24, 2020, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM GMT+10Online EventHave you developed a great product or have an idea for one that you'd like to see go to market? Then this is the Meetup for you! NQ Inventors Group is a community of like minded people creating innovative products and with a desire to commercialise them.
- Game Changers: in conversation with Gemma Lloyd | SPNQ Watch PartyWed, Nov 18Smart Precinct NQNov 18, 2020, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMSmart Precinct NQ, 143 Walker St, Townsville QLD 4810, AustraliaThe grand finale of the 2020 Game Changers series showcases Gemma Lloyd, CEO and co-founder of WORK180 - a company with a purpose to empower every woman to choose a workplace where they can thrive.This event is a great opportunity for our Female Founders community to network and learn together.
- NQ Inventors Meetup (Online)Tue, Nov 10Online EventNov 10, 2020, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM GMT+10Online EventHave you developed a great product or have an idea for one that you'd like to see go to market? Then this is the Meetup for you! NQ Inventors Group is a community of like minded people creating innovative products and with a desire to commercialise them.
- NQ Inventors Meetup (Online)Tue, Oct 27Online EventOct 27, 2020, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM GMT+10Online EventHave you developed a great product or have an idea for one that you'd like to see go to market? Then this is the Meetup for you! NQ Inventors Group is a community of like minded people creating innovative products and with a desire to commercialise them.
- NQ Inventors Meetup (Online)Tue, Oct 13Online EventOct 13, 2020, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM GMT+10Online EventHave you developed a great product or have an idea for one that you'd like to see go to market? Then this is the Meetup for you! NQ Inventors Group is a community of like minded people creating innovative products and with a desire to commercialise them.
- Founder2Founder | Jindou Lee (HappyCo)Fri, Oct 09Online EventOct 09, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMOnline EventFounder 2 Founder is a series of informal events with entrepreneurs sharing their journey, tips, and strategies to become a high-growth start-up. This week featuring Founder2Founder chat and Q&A with Jindou Lee, co-founder of HappyCo, a software company that builds mobile property operations.
- Effective communication: dealing with tricky situations in person.Wed, Oct 07Online Event - FREEOct 07, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM GMT+10Online Event - FREEDifficult customers? Giving staff feedback? Reviews and comments to respond to? Sometimes those tricky conversations can leave us lost for words. Join this session for real examples, workshop your responses and take away ideas to help in future.
- NQ Inventors Meetup (Online)Tue, Sep 29Online EventSep 29, 2020, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM GMT+10Online EventHave you developed a great product or have an idea for one that you'd like to see go to market? Then this is the Meetup for you! NQ Inventors Group is a community of like minded people creating innovative products and with a desire to commercialise them.
- Founder 2 FounderFri, Sep 25Online EventSep 25, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMOnline EventFounder 2 Founder is a series of informal events with entrepreneurs sharing their journey, tips, and strategies to become a high-growth start-up. This week featuring Founder2Founder chat and Q&A with Alon Matas, founder of BetterHelp is the world’s largest counselling service.
- MONTHLY BUZZ - The Space Age: Closer Than We Think?Thu, Sep 24Online EventSep 24, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMOnline EventAs exciting as space is, many may feel it is far removed to our lives and work here on Planet Earth. But this a common misconception and one we are partnering with Moonshot to put to rest. The reality? Space goes beyond rockets and satellites to span all industries, current and emerging.
- How to delegate and outsource by Dante St JamesFri, Sep 18Online Event - FREESep 18, 2020, 1:30 PM GMT+10 – Sep 19, 2020, 2:30 AM GMT+10Online Event - FREEIt's your business. But you need help. Yet you don't want to let go of the important stuff. It's time to learn how to delegate! This workshop is brought to you by Business Station and AusIndustry under the ASBAS Digital Solutions Program
- Hobby or Startup? - Tips for Market Validation with Keagan ChisnallWed, Sep 16Smart Precinct NQSep 16, 2020, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PMSmart Precinct NQ, 143 Walker St, Townsville QLD 4810, AustraliaThe most important activity in entrepreneurship is validation. From those with a fuzzy idea of something cool to the seasoned business expert, this Q&A is for you! Come along to meet Keagan, one of our region's most passionate founders, to get the energy, direction support you need to take the leap.
- Festival of Change - Striving to Thrive - Stories of ChangemakingWed, Sep 16Online Interactive WorkshopSep 16, 2020, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PMOnline Interactive WorkshopConnected communities are healthy communities – so how do we foster the physical, mental, emotional and social health, well-being and safety of all residents, and the community at large? Storytelling is a powerful way to learn from others, gain insight and inspire action.
- NQ Inventors Meetup (Online)Tue, Sep 15Online EventSep 15, 2020, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM GMT+10Online EventHave you developed a great product or have an idea for one that you'd like to see go to market? Then this is the Meetup for you! NQ Inventors Group is a community of like minded people creating innovative products and with a desire to commercialise them.
- Founder 2 FounderFri, Sep 11Online EventSep 11, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMOnline EventFounder 2 Founder is a series of informal events with entrepreneurs sharing their journey, tips, and strategies to become a high-growth start-up. This week featuring Founder2Founder chat and Q&A with Matt Barrie, Chief Executive of Freelancer.com the world's largest freelancing marketplace.
- Entrepreneurs in Residence: Where to From HereFri, Sep 04CityLibraries TownsvilleSep 04, 2020, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMCityLibraries Townsville, Level 1/280 Flinders St, Townsville QLD 4810, AustraliaThe workshops are finished, but this is not the end of the road. Come along and celebrate your journey and let the library staff know how to continue to support you in your journey of entrepreneurship. Presented by Green Apple. A FREE Townsville CityLibraries Entrepreneur in Residence event.
- From Idea to Unicorn - Blake Pelling, SafetyCulture (Webinar)Thu, Sep 03Webinar of Live EventSep 03, 2020, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PMWebinar of Live EventIt is possible to grow a 'Unicorn' business in regional Australia. Hear from Blake Pelling, one of the original SafetyCulture dream team, as he tells the captivating story of their journey so far. Including accessing funding and AusIndustry Grants.
- NQ Inventors Meetup (Online)Tue, Sep 01Online EventSep 01, 2020, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM GMT+10Online EventHave you developed a great product or have an idea for one that you'd like to see go to market? Then this is the Meetup for you! NQ Inventors Group is a community of like minded people creating innovative products and with a desire to commercialise them.
- Life Design for EntrepreneursMon, Aug 31CityLibraries Thuringowa CentralAug 31, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PMCityLibraries Thuringowa Central, 86 Thuringowa Dr, Thuringowa Central QLD 4817, AustraliaWhat is the difference between habits, routines and rituals? Why are they important and how can they help you get through your day and week? Find out in this workshop with Hayley Golledge. A FREE Townsville CityLibraries Entrepreneur in Residence event.
- Social Media for EntrepreneursThu, Aug 27Online Event
- The Conscious EntrepreneurWed, Aug 26Online EventAug 26, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PMOnline EventWe are going through a paradigm shift. In order to succeed we need to discover why it’s important to access our authentic power and integrate a life of purpose into our entrepreneurial landscape. Presented by Mitra Maggs. A FREE Townsville CityLibraries Entrepreneur in Residence event.
- JCU Ideas Lab Fireside Webinar ChatTue, Aug 25Online WebinarAug 25, 2020, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PMOnline WebinarJoin us as we chat with Alan Crabbe, co-founder of Birchal & Pozible to demystify equity crowdfunding for startup founders. The question feed will be open, so don't miss this opportunity to find out how you can bring your startup to life and create lasting relationships through building a community.
- Founder to FounderThu, Aug 20Online EventAug 20, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMOnline EventEntrepreneurs sharing their journey, tips, and strategies to become a successful high-growth technology startup. This week featuring Founder2Founder chat and Q&A with Larry Diamond co-founder of Zip Co. With 12 years experience in retail, IT, corporate finance and investment banking.
- Heart of Modern EntrepreneurshipThu, Aug 20Online EventAug 20, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PMOnline EventLessons from Silicon Valley to local entrepreneurs. Stay ahead of entrepreneurial trends & competitors by understanding the forces shaping innovation, capital growth & product differentiation. Presented by Borhan Borhani. A FREE Townsville CityLibraries Entrepreneur in Residence event.
- NQ Inventors Meetup (Online)Tue, Aug 18Online EventAug 18, 2020, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM GMT+10Online EventHave you developed a great product or have an idea for one that you'd like to see go to market? Then this is the Meetup for you! NQ Inventors Group is a community of like minded people creating innovative products and with a desire to commercialise them.
- Facebook for EntrepreneursTue, Aug 11CityLibraries TownsvilleAug 11, 2020, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMCityLibraries Townsville, Level 1/280 Flinders St, Townsville QLD 4810, AustraliaBuild your online community and get the most from your Facebook presence. Learn to optimise your Facebook account for best results by tailoring your message to talk to your audience. Presented by Green Apple Marketing. A FREE Townsville CityLibraries Entrepreneur in Residence event.
- Entrepreneur in Residence - Program LaunchMon, Aug 10CityLibraries Thuringowa CentralAug 10, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMCityLibraries Thuringowa Central, 86 Thuringowa Dr, Thuringowa Central QLD 4817, AustraliaJoin us for the launch of Entrepreneur in Residence program and discover how the library can be used as a FREE resource for your entrepreneurial journey. Presented by Green Apple Marketing and Townsville CityLibraries. A FREE Townsville CityLibraries Entrepreneur in Residence event.
- Founder to Founder FridayFri, Aug 07Online EventAug 07, 2020, 12:00 AM – 1:00 PMOnline EventEntrepreneurs sharing their journey, tips, and strategies to become a successful high-growth technology startup. This week featuring Founder2Founder chat and Q&A with Stephen Phillips is the CEO of Mawson Ventures, an Australian tech firm investing in AI, materials and renewable energy.
- NQ Inventors Meetup (Online)Tue, Aug 04Online EventAug 04, 2020, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM GMT+10Online EventHave you developed a great product or have an idea for one that you'd like to see go to market? Then this is the Meetup for you! NQ Inventors Group is a community of like minded people creating innovative products and with a desire to commercialise them.
- Founder to Founder FridayFri, Jul 31Online EventJul 31, 2020, 9:15 AM – 10:30 AMOnline EventThe Founder 2 Founder series is a series of informal events with in-person and virtual entrepreneurs sharing their journey, tips, and strategies to become a successful high-growth technology startup. This week featuring Founder2Founder chat and Q&A with Vu Tran from GO1.
- NQ Inventors Meetup (Online)Tue, Jul 28Online EventJul 28, 2020, 12:06 PM – 12:21 PM GMT+10Online EventHave you developed a great product or have an idea for one that you'd like to see go to market? Then this is the Meetup for you! NQ Inventors Group is a community of like minded people creating innovative products and with a desire to commercialise them.