Our Project Coordinator, Richard Christian, is in Silicon Valley as part of the University of Newcastle’s MBA program. He will be visiting Apple, Google, @Facebook as well as Stanford University and UC Berkeley. Follow Richard Christian for updates.

The scientific team behind Viralytics, the Hunter-based biotech firm bought in 2018 by Merck for a record $502 million, is reuniting for a new private venture aiming to develop cutting-edge cancer therapies. newcastle.edu.au/newsroom/featu… via University of Newcastle

What will the region look like in 40 years - economically, socially and environmentally? Find out at our 28 Feb breakfast. Book now: bit.ly/374W3AQ #hrfcinsights

Determine the real world impact of your idea with I2N’s Validator. #hunterinnovation #entrepreneurship

Cultivating creativity. The University of Newcastle announcing the next stage of the Innovation Hub development in Honeysuckle. Exciting times for creative industries and entrepreneurs in the Hunter. @siobhan_curran Paul Eggleston @uon_i2n #hunterinnovation #entrepreneurship

Applications for I2N’s Navigator close Sunday 23 February.

Hear how Dr Scott Sleep and his team are inspiring students across the state and preparing them for a career in STEM at I2N’s Join The Dots this month.

Hearing from Professor Alan Broadfoot at NIER’s Collaborate to Innovate event. Finding solutions, testing for success and providing a network of knowledge. @uon_i2n @UON_research #hunterinnovation #collaboration #workingwithindustry

Fantastic to see so many curious individuals joining I2N’s first Navigator program in the Hunter. Looking forward to seeing them progress their innovations and entrepreneurial journey.

Learn how to effectively craft an investment pitch, engage investors and understand the fundraising process with this interactive Zoom Seminar brought to you by Hunter iF and innovationbay on Wednesday March 18th. Register at eventbrite.com.au/e/99140751657/

The Boosting Female Founders Initiative grant is now open for EOIs at business.gov.au/Grants-and-Pro…. Grants between $25,000 and $480,000 are available for female founded startups. Applications close 5pm on 14 Apr 2020. #femalefounders #entrepreneurship #startups #hunterinnovation

Join us online Friday 3, April at 12.30pm for the 2nd Innovators Virtual Lunch. Tim Cotter, AusIndustry Regional Manager, will be joining us again to provide updated information and advice on Australian Government business assistance that's available - eventbrite.com.au/e/innovators-v…

Our library team (@uonlib) is always up for a challenge! 👋 To keep staff and students safe while accessing essential materials on campus, they've set up a virtual help desk using #Zoom 🖥️

Thanks to Times Higher Education for featuring us in their article about the response of Australian universities to the bushfire crisis, and how Diffuse Energy can assist in maintaining critical communications during these catastrophic events. @UON_FEBE John Ross

Applications for I2N's 3-day Navigator workshop commencing in May are now open!

The JobKeeper payment is open to eligible employers to enable them to pay their employee’s salary or wages of at least $1,500 (before tax) per fortnight. Check to see if your business is eligible.

Exciting news: We're on the hunt for a General Manager! With more projects approaching our lean team’s pipeline, assistance with the overall management of our business is key if we are to continue bringing great services to our customers. Apply here: bit.ly/2K1xzPH.

UON VC and Founder of Seeing Machines, a company improving road safety for drivers around the world, will be sharing his insights at I2N’s Startup Stories this week. 8am Wednesday 6th.

Join us at 12.30 on Friday 29 May for the Innovators Virtual Lunch as we discuss the important role collaboration plays in innovation, consider some of the challengesand touch on some fantastic examples of collaborative innovation projects in the Hunter. eventbrite.com.au/e/innovators-v…

"Get out there and support your local meetups. I think Newcastle has a disproportionate number of meetups for the size of the town."- Adam Amos, Director of Robotic Systems. 🗣🎤📢 Find the full #episode and show notes on our website >> newytechpeople.com.au/podcasts/episo…