Vibe Coding in Action : Build An App with Ai
“Anyone studying computer science?” On a brief glance around the room of 50 students and startups, there were barely a few […]
Hackathon Spotlight: Why the Best Company Wins in the Age of AI
“In Entrepreneurship, it’s not about the best product; it’s about the best company.” —Brad Twynham, Hackathon Facilitator At Western Sydney University’s Hackathon for […]
Two Weeks of Innovation, Culture, and Connection
Sustainability in Australia This September, students from Japan’s Kansai region travelled to Sydney to take part in the Venture Makers Global Exchange […]
Unleashing Hidden Potential: A Look Back at the Staff and Researcher Side Hustle Series
Launch Pad's exclusive Staff and Researcher Side Hustle Series marked yet another significant milestone. The room buzzed with curiosity, enthusiasm, and innovative spirit, filled with like-minded individuals eager to embark on a journey beyond their comfort zones. Their career-long dedication to Western Sydney University and its flourishing student community was met with the invaluable knowledge and opportunity to pursue aspirations beyond the conventional 9-to-5.
A Life Changing Journey: Western Students Explore Entrepreneurship in Japan
Eight Western Sydney University students embarked on an incredible two-week journey to Japan, where they had the unique opportunity to explore the […]
Beyond the Books: The Creators Club Redefining Success
Western Sydney University’s new Creators Club is more than just an extracurricular activity—it’s a transformative space where talented students come together to […]
A Three-year Milestone: 10,296 Students Engaged, 6,718 Unique Journeys
In just three years, Western Sydney University’s Launch Pad has engaged 5,706 unique students and over 9,343 total participants from 2022 to 2024. These figures highlight a thriving community of diverse, ambitious individuals shaping the future of entrepreneurship.
Securing Startup Funding: Make Sure To Answer ‘Who Cares?’
Securing Startup Funding: Make Sure To Answer ‘Who Cares?’ For many businesses, success is dependent on raising the capital necessary to fund […]
India opportunity for NSW advanced manufacturing SMEs and startups
Up to eight advanced manufacturing SMEs and startups from across the State are being offered a major business development opportunity in India […]
Meet the 30 Startups at Launch Pad’s 2019 Demo Day
AI-driven minerals exploration, advanced VR platforms for gaming and architecture, renewable energy integrated with home automation, vision science-driven smart gyms, water recycling […]
Flight Path – WSU’s Strategy for the Western Sydney Airport
‘Flight Path’ is a comprehensive strategy that details Western Sydney University’s long-term commitment to maximising the social, cultural and economic benefits of […]
Western Sydney to grow Advanced tech Start-us with new University Accelerator Program
On 14 September, two inspiring start-up founders, Faith Foster and Roman Teslyuk, shared their exceptional entrepreneurship journey at the official launch event […]