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JJ, a MAP and TRAM alumni, was on Shark Tank Australia last week with his product Swiff! Our friends at MAP sat down to chat with him about his experience 👏
Behind-the-scenes chat with JJ talking about his experience taking Swiff to Shark Tank Australia.👇 Watch the full episode on 10Play here - https://lnkd.in/gjXhpcvi -- #MAPalumni #startups #investment
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Professor and Executive Director of the Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre at The University of Melbourne
Evolving, Not Exiting: My Continuing Journey with the University of Melbourne After six remarkable years as the Executive Director of the Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre (MEC), I wanted to share that I will be transitioning to a new role by the end of April 2025 - so this isn't a goodbye; perhaps it's more of a pivot? A few months ago, I made the decision that I wanted to find some more time to dedicate to various professional and personal projects, (maybe like launching a podcast - I'm looking at you Constantine Frantzeskos and Paul Naphtali). Colleagues such as Ken Jefferd, Mark Cassidy, and Professor Duncan Maskell have been incredibly supportive. We all quickly realized that it's not time for a complete departure just yet – a mutual understanding that we're not finished. Overt the last six years, we have laid a strong foundation for MEC, setting it up for sustained success. As we approach April, I will share some of our key accomplishments and express my gratitude to those who have made it all possible. In early 2025, the university will unveil exciting and ambitious plans for the future of MEC. Stay tuned for the unfolding of the next chapter at the Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre! The new MEC strategy will also reveal a role that is more exciting, ambitious, and challenging than ever before – and in the first quarter of 2025 the University of Melbourne will start a search for someone to fill what I confidently call one of the best jobs in entrepreneurship. So, stay tuned. And as for me, I will continue my 50+ year relationship with this wonderful institution and most importantly, with the many colleagues and friends in Australia and around the world that I have made along the way. It has truly been the time of my life! https://lnkd.in/gh3fSBNM Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP) Translating Research at Melbourne Enterprising Melbourne
With over 40 years of global tech and entrepreneurial experience, including founding successful startups, leading multinational tech companies, and serving as a technical advisor on HBO’s Silicon Valley, Andrew J. Nash has returned to the University of Melbourne with a mission: to advise and mobilise startups and tech emerging from our innovation ecosystem. As a TRAM mentor, Andrew is sharing his wealth of knowledge with researchers and innovators, helping them transform ideas into impactful ventures. His guidance is shaping the next generation of entrepreneurs and turning world-class research into real-world outcomes. Check out Andrew’s inspiring story in the full 'I Started at Melbourne' article below ⬇️ #StartedatMelbourne #UniMelb #TRAM
“I initially moved to Silicon Valley. It was an eye-opener. It was a big, bold software world; you could see this was the centre of the universe. I thought it was about time I did another startup.” University alum Andrew J. Nash started his career with a Bachelor of Commerce in what is now the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne. He then went on to study Computer Science before moving to the USA for a tenure in tech and entrepreneurship that lasted 28 years, working with companies like Deloitte, Baan, BroadVision, Visual Sciences, GlobalLogic and FoundationDB. He has now returned to the University with a mission to advise and mobilise startups and tech coming out of the innovation ecosystem. Read the full 'I Started at Melbourne' article (and see some more excellent 90's tie choices) here: https://lnkd.in/gA9-Jy3u #StartedatMelbourne #unimelb Ken Jefferd, 🔗Colin McLeod, Andrew Rowse, Jonathan Cosgrove, Stefani Adams, Lauren Vaughan, Translating Research at Melbourne, Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP)
Porous Lane and Next Level Collaboration, two TRAM alumni teams, continue to inspire—congratulations on being featured at the recent Started@Melbourne showcase! Both teams embody this year’s theme, ‘From Idea to Impact’, celebrating the hard work and perseverance it takes to turn an idea into real-world impact. 💡 Next Level Collaboration - Matthew Harrison & Jess Rowlings A proudly neurodivergent-led social enterprise that supports children and young adults to develop collaborative skills and friendships through using teamwork-based video games. 🌱 Porous Lane - Mahdi Miri Disfani & Amir Mehdizadeh An engineering startup that has developed new technology to commercialise highly permeable, environmentally friendly pathways that capture and reuse water for a healthier environment. Huge congratulations to both teams for their contributions to creating positive change! For more information about the Started@Melbourne Showcase 2024 visit: https://lnkd.in/e-Fpart3 -- Enterprising Melbourne University of Melbourne #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #TRAMAlumni #StartedAtMelbourne
We’re still buzzing from TRAMaganza 2024! 🌟 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the Science Gallery Melbourne to celebrate the incredible work of our TRAM participants and alumni. It was an afternoon filled with inspiration, connection and exciting ideas for the future. It was fantastic to see the University of Melbourne’s innovation ecosystem in action! Check out some highlights below 👇 -- #TRAMaganza2024 #ResearchInnovation #TRAM
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You might not recognise Bob Langer by name, but chances are his work has touched your life. As an Institute Professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and head of the Langer Lab, Bob’s groundbreaking research in medtech and biotech has directly benefited over 5 billion people worldwide. His contributions are staggering: ✨ Over 1,600 articles published ✨ 1,500+ patents ✨ 42 honorary doctorates (Harvard, Yale and Columbia, to name a few) ✨ Licensing innovations to 400+ companies ✨ Founder/Co-Founder of 40+ startups, including unicorns like Moderna and Momenta Pharmaceuticals Bob was recently in Melbourne to deliver the annual Graeme Clark Oration, celebrating Professor Graeme Clark, the inventor of the Cochlear implant. While here, Bob shared insights from his career, highlighting the way that his academic career and his entrepreneurial activities have been complementary. With a big emphasis on the synergy between academic discovery and research commercialisation (bump Translating Research at Melbourne), he also believes that startups can be a fantastic way for academics to amplify the impact of their research, through creating jobs, supporting social improvements, sparking economic development and driving future innovation in ways no other model can. Thanks for taking the time to visit Bob. 📸 🔗Colin McLeod (left) and Bob Langer (right) -- Enterprising Melbourne | University of Melbourne | Melbourne Connect
Two days to go until the 2024 TRAMaganza Expo! We have a stellar line up of teams exhibiting this year. 🎟️ Secure your spot now to catch the teams below: https://lnkd.in/gkEse3jJ TRAM Runway teams ArtCert Fluent MK Collect SpinalLog Sensure Medical PixaLens Job Sciences Sano Technologies TRAM Air teams VisCAT FeBI Technologies VoltMind Misti Meizon Innovation Alumni & friends of TRAM Ventora Medical Virtetic Navi Medical Technologies SWISP Research Lab and Speculative Thinking Consultancy TRIP Hydrogel Cymphony Bio AchieveAble UniConnected 📅 Date: Thursday 14 November ⏰ Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm 📍 Venue: Science Gallery Melbourne, 114 Grattan Street, Carlton David Challis Ph.D. GAICD, Aaron Eastment, Tim Mahoney, Farhad Goodarzy, Dean Freestone, Sam John, David Grayden, Prof.dr. Irma Mooi-Reci, Masood S. Alivand, Kathryn Mumford, Shanaka Baduge, Gihan Ruwanpathirana, Hasala Sakvithi Rohanawansha, John A. Nguyen, PhD, David Conidaris, Brandon Chen, Shuangjia (Rebecca) Wu, D. Antony Chacon Salas, Nicole Jenkins, Gawain McColl, Christine Nearchou, Wah Chin Boon, Liz Ferentinos, Michael Liu, Vincenzo Bassi Zillmann, Ari Laverty
Join us to celebrate the work of teams like ArtCert at the 2024 TRAMaganza Expo! Founded by David Challis Ph.D. GAICD, ArtCert is transforming art authentication with blockchain technology, providing artists and buyers with a secure, reliable way to verify the origins and legitimacy of their collections. ArtCert’s technology also supports private collectors, institutional archives, insurers and logistics companies, providing transparency across the art ecosystem. 🎟️ Secure your spot now for the 2024 TRAMaganza Expo to meet all our TRAM Runway teams: https://lnkd.in/gKCdtwBM 📅 Date: Thursday 14 November ⏰ Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm 📍 Venue: Science Gallery Melbourne, 114 Grattan Street, Carlton #TRAMaganza #Researchtranslation Merida Sussex
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Yesterday, our TRAM Track teams did some #speed #networking in preparation for TRAMaganza next week! If you'd like to meet these folks, or would like to learn a bit more about how the University of Melbourne supports research translation and impact, click the link below to get your ticket today! https://lnkd.in/gKCdtwBM 📅 Date: Thursday 14 November ⏰ Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm 📍 Venue: Science Gallery Melbourne, 114 Grattan Street, Carlton #TRAMaganza #research #translation #impact #UniMelb E Hong (Ryan) T. Daniel Hopkins David Seignior Sonja Arndt Benjamin Goudey Liang Jin Yijun Pan Morgan Savy Krupa Mistry Anthony S. Ernesto Calderon Joel Yang Jack Drummond Negar Zoka Dineth Mudalige Laura Gómez Aurioles Translating Research at Melbourne 🔗Colin McLeod Andrew Rowse Masha Pelipas Merida Sussex Matt Broughton Hannah McLean Dr Nicki Cranna Rory McNeice Monica Bulla-Valencia
👀 Catch a glimpse of last year’s highlights and get excited for what’s to come at TRAMaganza 2024! One week to go! Make sure you have your ticket: https://lnkd.in/gKCdtwBM 📅 Date: Thursday 14 November ⏰ Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm 📍 Venue: Science Gallery Melbourne, 114 Grattan Street, Carlton #TRAMaganza #Researchtranslation #UniMelb Merida Sussex Giulia Gizzi Masha Pelipas Matt Broughton Andrew Rowse 🔗Colin McLeod