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JCU is partnering with Indigenous Datathon for Northern Australia to run a Datathon to solve real-world indigenous community challenges in Northern Australia on 21st to 23rd Oct 2022. Register by 19 Oct to learn & build technology solutions for community! #datathon #indigenous
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New online program coming to #JCU: Sustainability Impact 10X - a 6-week online program helping to turn tech-based sustainability ideas into reality. More info here: lnkd.in/gJG7ECtc #sustainability #UN #SDGs #global #tech #deeptech
We all have ideas... What if we helped you turn YOUR idea into IMPACT? #online #program #UN #sustainability #development #goals #students #JCU #impact #personaldevelopment
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Apply for this free online program by 21 August via lnkd.in/eBvYTuWw

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we have an exciting new job opportunity based in the beautiful JCU Ideas Lab in Cairns! Be part of the new Partner Up QLD Regional Science & Innovation Network and coordinate engagement activities: linkedin.com/jobs/view/30649… #jobs #apply #coordinator #science #innovation

JCU alumni startup @TensorWorks are celebrating another win along their path of growth and success by listing as a partner on the AWS for Game Tech page for their Scalable Pixel Streaming offering. Congratulations! Read the full press release here: tensorworks.com.au/blog/tens…
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Do you know anyone passionate about game design and exploring new tech? @TensorWorks are hosting a Game Jam where teams will be creating video games which will then be submitted to Ludum Dare 50. For more information and to register, head to lnkd.in/gumQ38Mj #gamejam
Stay up-to-date on innovation activities and events at JCU with the March edition of our newsletter: mailchi.mp/jcu.edu.au/jcu-id… #innovation #newsletter #events

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Next Tuesday, Impact Innovation Group will be hosting a free for all Finance & Tax workshop at the JCU Ideas Lab under the Female Founders Impact Program. Register here: eventbrite.com.au/e/female-f… #tax #financials #business
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Happy International Women's Day! There are so many incredible women in research, science, business, innovation and leadership and their achievements, efforts, perseverance and passion is unmatched. A huge acknowledgement to you all! #IWD22 #WomensDay #womenpower
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JCU researchers, startups, spinoffs & staff loved chatting to @MaxxMeyerr1 from @Blackbird at the JCU Ideas Lab to learn about Blackbird's investment philosophy, engagement mechanics & the importance to convey complex concepts simply. #investment #startup #venturecapital #growth
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Join our "From Lab to Market" Lunch & Learn with our in-house inventor Samantha. Register for face-to-face or a recording of the session: eventbrite.com.au/e/jcu-inno… #innovation #invention #commercialisation #prototyping #entrepreneurship
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"It takes a village to raise a startup, and tonight, what we've done is make our village a little bit bigger" - @AaronBirkby, JCU EiR More highlights of our JCU Startup Onramp Pitch Night here:lnkd.in/g9mp49Sg #innovation #success #entrepreneur #startup #pitching
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Happening today at 12pm at the JCU Ideas Lab atrium: Aaron Birkby's Startup 101 workshop. Bring your lunch and don't waste a precious minute of your day.
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We are stoked to have our wonderful Brook Orr back from maternity leave. Brook is leading the #innovation #team at #JCU and is currently also filling a shared role as Acting Director of #JCUConnect.Drop Brook a comment below to #welcome her back!
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We can help you become a startup founder with our Startup OnRamp Pre-Accelerator! Minimal time investment & maximised chances of success. Free with a JCU scholarship and open to anyone in the Cairns community. Spots are limited, apply by 10 August! Visit jil-startup.com.au
Today we are launching the TNQ Drought Resilience Hub at the #JCUIdeasLab in Cairns. Under the Future Drought Fund and with the support of our hub partners, our mission is to #innovate and support our #communities to become more resilient to #drought and other #climatechallenges
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JCU Ideas Lab startup founder-in-residence Andrew Robinson is making wildlife exploration fun with the world's first mobile game that takes players outdoors to discover, map and save life on our planet. questagame.com #mobileapp #startup #JCUIdeasLab #innovation