About This Event
UQ Ventures, the entrepreneurship arm of UQ, is partnering with Emmanuel College to deliver a 3-day Hackathon!
Participants will build a project to solve unexpected problems for real businesses, learn the skills to ideate, build and pitch and get feedback and opportunities from expert industry judges!
The Program will culminate in a showcase event where students pitch their ideas to a panel of judges for the chance to win a $5000 cash prize.
What: Build a project to solve unexpected problems for real businesses
When: 24-26 April 2026
Who: Any resident or associate member from one of the ten UQ residential colleges
Prizes: $5000 cash prize!
Tracks
Business Problem Solving
Build a project to solve unexpected problems for real businesses.
Schedule
Hackathon Day 1
Event kickoff and start of building.
Emmanuel College, Sir William MacGregor Drive, St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia
Hackathon Day 2
Full day of building and mentorship.
Emmanuel College, Sir William MacGregor Drive, St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia
Showcase & Awards
Final pitches, judging, and awards ceremony.
Emmanuel College, Sir William MacGregor Drive, St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia
Tickets
| Ticket | Price | Fee | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration | Free | — | Available | General registration for the 3-day hackathon. |
Prizes
| Place | Prize | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Cash Prize | $5000 |
Tags
Schedule
Hackathon Day 1
Fri 24 Apr
6:00 PM
Hackathon Day 2
Sat 25 Apr
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Showcase & Awards
Sun 26 Apr
6:00 PM
Location
Emmanuel College
Sir William MacGregor Drive
Brisbane QLD 4067, Australia