News: entrepreneurship

Advancing digital security wins Tech eChallenge

Posted on May 30 2024 by Lara Pacillo

A project that offers more convenient, yet strong digital security has won top prize in the University of Adelaide’s innovative Tech eChallenge program.

Top honours for young entrepreneurs’ AI tutor tool

Posted on Dec 8 2023 by Crispin Savage

Three budding entrepreneurs have won the overall prize in this year’s Australian eChallenge for their AI learning tool.

Livestock app takes top student entrepreneurship award

Hector and Tom smile and hold their $10,000 cheque for winning the eChallenge.

Posted on Dec 2 2022 by Crispin Savage

A smartphone app that allows farmers to better select livestock at auctions has won the top prize in the University of Adelaide’s Australian eChallenge.

University appoints first Chief Student Entrepreneur

Sam Messina holding an Ortomi, a robot companion he co-created.

Posted on Aug 12 2022 by Crispin Savage

The University of Adelaide is the first university in South Australia to appoint a Chief Student Entrepreneur who will raise awareness of programs designed to support current students with developing their innovation skills and entrepreneurial mindset.

ThincLab Loxton to drive AgTech innovation

Image of five people in front of banners

Posted on Jun 24 2020 by Cathy Parker

A new University of Adelaide ThincLab Innovation Hub/Business Incubator is being established at Loxton in the Riverland in a partnership with the State Government to drive AgTech and food innovation and assist regional entrepreneurs.

Shark Tank kids rise to the eSchool challenge

Posted on Nov 20 2019 by Crispin Savage

Five teams from the State’s secondary schools have been awarded prizes in the Shark Tank eSchool competition for their innovative entrepreneurial ideas.