Our Mission
Our mission is to catalyse change in Australia’s innovation ecosystem to empower our government, ventures and industry partners to achieve real/measurable impact.
A local home for global innovation.
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In partnership with
Our Story
Rather than gauging our accomplishments by the quantity of those who walk through our doors, we measure our success by the meaningful impact we facilitate and the positive contributions we make to our community and the local economy.
Our commitment lies in an unwavering dedication to perpetual enhancement and the pursuit of innovative solutions. We explore fresh avenues to empower both individuals and organisations driven by a genuine desire to effect tangible, quantifiable change.
Our Purpose
To power a vibrant and thriving innovation ecosystem that improves entrepreneurship and innovation outcomes for our region, state and nation.
Our People
Meet the Team
at UIL
Join our team
Laura McIntosh
Customer and Partner Success Lead
Dr Paul Mathiesen
Chief Innovation Officer
Jodie Pisani
General Manager - Operations and Company Secretary
Hannah McGillivray
Business Operations and Improvement Lead
Dr Scott Bourke
Chief Executive Officer
Sophie Richardson
Community and Programs Lead
Vu Tran
Chief Evangelist (Inaugural)
The Board
Dr Stefan Korn
UILab Board Chair
CEO Callaghan Innovation
Sarah Duncan
UILab Board Member
Megan James
UILab Board Member
Snr Director, Health and Public Sector at Avanade
Michael Dickerson
UILab Board Member
CEO KalindaIT
Our programs
A track record of successful innovation programs.
Residency
2024 intake
More than a coworking space – a thriving community of like-minded individuals, modern amenities, and access to expert mentorship.
USMAP
Delivered by the Network for Global Innovation
Accelerating the time to market, and decreasing the cost and risks of accessing the US Markets.
Govtech
Delivered by Creative HQ
Empower government agencies to tackle some of the most urgent challenges and create a positive impact for their communities.
Bagarnmanha
Delivered by Kalinda IT
Learning experiences that lead to tech employment pathways for young First Nations people; providing a pipeline of highly sought-after tech professionals in order to create intergenerational change
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