Queensland Chief Entrepreneur to open QUT startup space

QUEENSLAND’s first Chief Entrepreneur will officially open a startup incubation space to nurture the next generation of business leaders at QUT on Friday, October 21.

The QUT Foundry, a co-working and mentoring space at QUT’s Gardens Point campus, will be launched by Queensland Chief Entrepreneur Mark Sowerby at 9am.

mr Sowerby is one of the state’s most successful entrepreneurs and best known as the founder and former Managing Director of Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd, an ASX-listed diversified funds manager focussed on alternative assets. 

As the inaugural Chief Entrepreneur, Mr Sowerby helps set Queensland’s strategy to identify, attract and nurture opportunities to best position Queensland as the Startup State.

The QUT Foundry, powered by QUT’s innovation, venture and investment company qutbluebox, is a space for QUT student entrepreneurs, staff and alumni to devise and develop ideas. As well as mentoring opportunities, QUT Foundry startups will have access to regular events and advice from industry experts.  

WHAT: Queensland Chief Entrepreneur Mark Sowerby to open startup space at QUT
WHEN: 9am, Friday, October 21
WHERE: P Block, QUT Gardens Point campus

 

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