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ilab Accelerator

Accelerator

Brisbane · Pre-Seed–Series A · 62 people tracked

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UQ Ventures is the entrepreneurial hub of the University of Queensland, focused on building entrepreneurial capability and fostering inclusive access to innovation. Through immersive programs, collaborative experiences, and a community of innovators, it supports students, researchers, and industry partners in turning ideas into globally impactful ventures. Its ilab accelerator and incubator programs have supported hundreds of startups, and its activities have engaged tens of thousands of participants across schools, faculties, and overseas startup adventures. The mission emphasizes bold, adventurous collaboration to solve challenges and create positive change locally and globally.

Invests inDeep TechSector AgnosticAustraliaBrisbane

Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$15K – $15K
HQ
Brisbane, QLD, AU
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
4

Team · 62 people

from the firm's website
Abbey Cameron· Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Abbey Croughan· Ventures Ambassador
Adelaide Coman· FaBA Growth Hub Program Manager
Alvin Yan· Ventures Ambassador
Amelia Nikles-Ralph· Ventures Ambassador
Angus McLachlan· Entrepreneur in Residence
Anh Van· Ventures Ambassador
Anshraj Srivastava· Ventures Ambassador
Appolonia Smith-Laffin· Ventures Ambassador
Aryan Rustagi· Ventures Ambassador
Brett Geoghegan· Entrepreneur-in-Residence, ilab Accelerator
Chantal Duffy· Ventures Ambassador
Chloe Wu· Ventures Ambassador
Daniel Song· Ventures Ambassador
David Elchuk· Ventures Program Officer
David Sea· Ventures Ambassador
Doris Wong· Ventures Ambassador
Dr Evan Bailey· Ventures Community Partnerships Coordinator
Dr Russell Manfield· UQ Ventures Academic-in-Residence
Ella Petite· Ventures Community Partnerships Coordinator
Erica Chou· Senior Program Officer
Fi Woolliscroft· Startup AdVentures Manager
Finn Larson· Chief Student Entrepreneur
Ghada Ahmed· Ventures Discovery Program Officer
Hemanshi Galaiya· Ventures Discovery Program Officer
Hong Lee· Entrepreneurship Operation Manager
Jaafar Jabur· Ventures Ambassador
Jack Feng· ilab Student Ambassador
Jacqueline Niblett· Ventures Discovery Manager
Jessica Mills· Ventures Ambassador
Juhani (Jussi) Otso Djachenko· Ventures Lead Student Ambassador
Kim Gao· Ventures Ambassador
Lara Berge· Ventures Ambassador
Masaki Yamao· Ventures Ambassador
Mayumi Komukai· Ventures Program Officer
Michael Cotton· Entrepreneur in Residence
Mritul Narayanan Rajesh· Ventures Lead Student Ambassador
Mukund Manian· Ventures Ambassador
Natalie Scott· Ventures Ambassador
Philippe Ceulen· Entrepreneur-in-Residence, FaBA Growth Hub
Rachel Ellison· Senior Manager, Ventures
Sally Dwyer· Ventures Program Officer
Sarah Abdulkhalek· Ventures Ambassador
Stefanie Stan· Ventures Ambassador
Tadiwanashe Mhiti· Ventures Ambassador
Tom Bizzell· Chief Student Entrepreneur
Vanessa Garrard· Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Varun Pillai· Chief Student Entrepreneur
Veronica Nolan· Acting Head, Entrepreneurship
Zhiwei Chen· Ventures Ambassador

What they invest in

from 1 of 4 portfolio companies

Data & Infrastructure ×1Deep Tech ×1Developer Tools ×1Energy ×1Enterprise Software ×1

HQs:Australia×1

Investments · 4 tracked

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Audearaaudeara.com
Eclipse

Uses precision fermentation to create sustainable nutritional protein ingredients, including a synthetic version of lactoferrin; founded by Siobhan Coster in partnership with CSIRO.

Endlaendla.comin𝕏

Endla develops engineering design tools that optimize performance and efficiency, with a focus on coal seam gas applications.

Data & InfrastructureDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnergyEnterprise SoftwareBrisbane, AU

Riley O'Donnell(Founder)inMichael Moore(Founder)inCorneels de Waard

Herik Labs

2023 ilab Accelerator winner, founded by Simone Wilson, Isaiah Stook, and Jason Storey.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does ilab Accelerator invest at?
ilab Accelerator invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is ilab Accelerator's typical check size?
ilab Accelerator typically writes checks of $15K – $15K.
What sectors does ilab Accelerator focus on?
ilab Accelerator focuses on Deep Tech, Sector Agnostic.
Where is ilab Accelerator located?
ilab Accelerator is headquartered in Brisbane, AU.

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