Stories of STEM Q

The second episode of Stories of STEM Q sees Dr. Lou Conway join us and talk about the SMART Region Incubator (SRI), its purpose, and benefits to the university.

Show Notes

On this episode of Stories of STEM Q Dr. Lou Conway introduces us to the University of New England SMART Region Incubator (SRI) and its mission to grow local start-ups and small businesses. Spanning the North West New England Region the SRI and its partners aim to create an ideas network where locals can find support and collaboration to help them grow local businesses across areas such as health, agriculture, the environment and the creative industries. The SRI continues to search for local entrepreneurs to help them bring their visions to reality.

Find out more at unesri.com.au and follow the UNE SRI on social media @UNESMARTRI

What is Stories of STEM Q?

The University of New England’s STEM Quarter (STEM Q) is a platform for regional partnerships. It seeks to become an engine of innovation by connecting industry & investment with research & education through mutually beneficial projects. By providing local industries and communities with a pathway to engage in research specifically focused on local challenges, the New England and North West region of New South Wales, Australia, is headed for incredible success.

Focused on the four key pillars – agribusiness, health and wellbeing, digital intelligence and enabling infrastructure, Stories of STEM_Q will introduce the brilliant people and projects in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, contributing to the progressive and innovative change occurring across the region.