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= <span style="font-size: 16pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship =

~~~~Interest in Entrepreneurship amongst students has been steadily growing at The University of Canberra over the last decade with a recent spiking of societies that cater towards the growing interest. There are now various clubs forged by students that continue to bring awareness and facilitate I&E ties with community, including;~~~~

Entrepreneurial Based Student Societies

A Student Undergraduate developer organisation at UC. Their mission statement: To Develop. That’s it. Whether it’s your app, or your new Facebook or a less hackable Census, the University of Canberra Student Developer Organisation exists for you.

=~~FACULTY INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP~~Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship</~~span></span~~font> ==

The University of Canberra is currently transitioning through their strategic plan for 2018-2022. A key goal is to make new models of authentic and entrepreneurial learning to be a feature of all courses, including the use of co-working spaces and start-up training. Currently the University of Canberra has several undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, majors and individual units available with more scheduled for 2020 enrollment. Flexible study options empower students to design their degrees incorporating majors across faculties including double degrees. University of Canberra is bridging the divide between education and business by facilitating experiential and entrepreneurial learning, with opportunities for course driven work placements and internships across business, government, not-for profit and start up sectors.

Along with 31 ~~courses whose basis lies in~~ [https://search.canberra.edu.au/s/search.html?collection=CAPS&form=unit-search&profile=_default&meta_I_and=UNIT&sort=metat&query=entrepreneurship&course-search__submit=&meta_D_and=&course-search-type=units courses] whose basis lies in entrepreneurship]:

~~ ~~As UC offers a broad range of study patterns to it's students, in recognition of this the university has courses delivered in partnership with [https://www.ducere.edu.au/courses/ Ducere Global Business school], with degrees that offer industry-focused learning experiences based on a global business curriculum.

= <span style="font-size:~~smaller~~16pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">~~University Opportunities~~Facilitating university-industry collaboration =

UC provides a range of pathway options for students ~~whom want~~ who wish to pursue their entrepreneurial start-up venture, some of which are on-campus whilst others remain in close proximity to the Canberra region. This continual encouragement of innovation and co-creation is evident it's growing prominence around campus.

~~== ''' Mentorship and accelerator programs:''' ==~~

*OK RDY: a mentorship and skilled-volunteer matching platform with an initial focus on connecting students to professionals and organizations

*The Millhouse. A social enterprise accelerator whose mission is to grow a high-quality pipeline of investible social venture.

*E29. A co-working space for start ups and entrepreneurs in Canberra

== = '''<span style="font-~~family~~size: 14pt; color: rgb(67, 67, 67); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: ~~Calibri~~pre-wrap;">The Millhouse Clinic.~~'''Incubator Programs:'''~~ ''' ===

*<span style="font-size:~~11.0pt~~11pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">~~KILN incubator~~The [https: ~~Supports early stage technology startups~~//www.millhouseventures.com.au/ Mill House Ventures] is committed to supporting the business growth and impact of Indigenous and social enterprise including not-for-profit and for-profit social ventures. Offering a place for new-ventures to thrive, clients can choose to work collaboratively through skills development initiatives in the Accelerator as well as access professional services through the student-led Mill House Clinic, newly located on campus

== <span style="font-~~family~~size: 11pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: ~~Calibri~~pre-wrap;">A social enterprise accelerator whose mission is to grow a high-quality pipeline of investible social venture. Another major focus of the Millhouse is to improve student’s connectivity with business resources in and outside the campus. The Millhouse acts as a connectivity node at the University of Canberra, bridging the divide between students' study and passions for entrepreneurship and innovation. The Millhouse works in partnership with Faculty to place students in start-up ventures and social enterprise ventures. The Millhouse is able to assist students with their entrepreneurship ventures by connecting them to mentors, coaching and accelerator programs and VC, both in-house and through the wider Canberra business region, including the [https://cbrin.com.au/ CBR Innovation Network].~~'''Entrepreneurial Based Student Societies:'''~~ ==

*CBR Innovation Network: A community of innovators and entrepreneurs working together towards a vision of Canberra globally recognized as a clever, connected creative city where innovation and entrepreneurship fuels social and economic growth

= == '''<span style="font-size:~~smaller~~14pt; color: rgb(67, 67, 67); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">~~University - Industry Collaboration~~CBR Innovation Network:  <br/span> ''' ===

~~The University of Canberra is renowned for it's work integrated learning~~ A community of innovators and ~~strong ties to Industry. With practical work-based projects in every course~~entrepreneurs working together towards a vision of Canberra globally recognized as a clever, ~~UC's commitment to preparing professional~~ connected creative city where innovation and entrepreneurship fuel social and ~~highly employable graduates is paramount to ensuring it places its students in a prime position upon graduation~~economic growth.

 An action proposed by UC that is currently in development is to redevelop their intellectual property policies to create a sector-leading environment for IP ownership and enable student and staff to more easily participate in commercial and social venture. Some examples of past, present and continuing industry collaboration project include

*== <span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(67, 67, 67); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mentorship and accelerator programs == ●        [https://okrdy.com/ OK RDY]: a mentorship and skilled-volunteer matching platform with an initial focus on connecting students to professionals and organizations ●        [https://www.entry29.org.au/ E29]. A co-working space for start ups and entrepreneurs in Canberra ●        UC workshop: a manufacturing facility accessible to all students with a range of 3D printer, laser cutter, CNC machine and a comprehensive range of tools for metal, plastic and wood works.   == <span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(67, 67, 67); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Incubator Programs: ==<ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li>[https://www.millhouseventures.com.au/ The Millhouse Clinic] (Commercial - is integrated into several courses)</li><li>[http://www.kilnincubator.com/ KILN incubator]: Supports early stage technology startups (Commercial)</li><li>[http://www.oninnovation.com.au/ CSIRO’s ON] (Government)</li><li>[https://www.innovyz.com/ Innovyz] - Circular Economy Commercialisation Program (Commercial)</li></ul> = <span style="font-size: 16pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Engaging with Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts = The University of Canberra is renowned for their work integrated learning (WIL) and strong ties to Industry. With practical work-based projects in every course, UC's commitment to preparing professional and highly employable graduates is paramount to ensuring it places its students in a prime position upon graduation. An action proposed by UC that is currently in development is to redevelop their intellectual property policies to create a sector-leading environment for IP ownership and enable student and staff to more easily participate in commercial and social venture. Some examples of past, present and continuing industry collaboration project include<ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li>The Studio Project for Industrial Design students that will be run in collaboration with Breville (Sydney) which occurs annually with third-year students.</li>*<li>Lower Limb Proprioception device (AMEDA) -Developed in collaboration with Industrial Design Professors and UC Physiotherapy honors students-  along with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) </li><li>UC hospital offer placement and hand on experience to medical students.</li><li>A partnership with Innovyz, Circular Economy Commercialisation Program</li><li>CSIRO - ON. Australia's national science and technology accelerator program, powered by CSIRO.</li></ul>

= Start- Up Companies =

As of present (~~January 2018~~September 2019) , there are no start-up companies that have occurred out of UC.

= Landscape Canvas =

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/~~1e8_CJWrzhhoKzso4BdiaS5~~1VtGQN1tRcZjL_FuGXwfNK8Oh-Hn-~~Q9wwyCsk72Bq84pi2Dvc~~Obmp6OTpB_45EA4/edit?usp=sharing~~&nbsp~~ Landscape Canvas Fall 2019] [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e8_CJWrzhhoKzso4BdiaS5-Q9wwyCsk72Bq84pi2Dvc/edit?usp=sharing&~~amp~~nbsp; Landscape Canvas Spring 2018];

= Change Story =

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eYWSrtbIP8&t=23s Change Story Video 2019] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k6Tsfhd9Q0Change Story Video 2018]

= Related Links =

UC Home Page:

[http://www.canberra.edu.au/ http://www.canberra.edu.au/]

UC Facebook Page :

[https://www.facebook.com/UniversityOfCanberra/ https://www.facebook.com/UniversityOfCanberra/]

Student Priorities:

[[University of Canberra Student Priorities|University_of_Canberra_Student_Priorities]]

~~ Spring 2018 UIF:~~

~~[[Amannda huot|Amannda Huot ]] ~~

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