Industry engagement
Why engage with industry?
Skills obtained from serving with the Australian Defence Force are transferable and in demand. The veteran population includes those transitioning into industries including government, defence, the start-up / entrepreneurial space, non for profits and service related, and trade sectors.
UNSW is renowned for its alumni networks and industry partnerships including those with defence and government and our emergent Canberra Launch community, growing innovation and capability in defence and security.
Through UNSW you can engage with the people, communities and businesses who will benefit from your work. Opportunities may include mentoring, internships, work integrated learning and career accelerator programs.
Approximately 12% of veterans are self-employed*; taking the skills they learnt in service and applying them to their own businesses outside the ADF.
UNSW Founders
The UNSW Founders program, opens in a new window is Australia’s most comprehensive university entrepreneurship program, graduating the highest number of Australian start-up founders.
UNSW Founders offers programs and services that support UNSW students, staff and alumni to build entrepreneurship skills, found and grow real companies.
Offering multiple programs and bespoke services, the Founders Program's clearly signposted journey takes participants from foundational classes in entrepreneurial mindset through to launching a start-up in the global marketplace.
Find out more by attending one of the weekly digital information sessions where you will connect with start-up coaches, other entrepreneurs, and kick off your journey with UNSW Founders.
Are you our next Defence Tech Founder?
Learn more about our UNSW Defence 10x Accelerator, opens in a new window and UNSW Founders Pre X, opens in a new window programs, targeting start-up companies that support Australia’s defence sovereign capabilities.
Pictured: Stratoship, opens in a new window team members Daniel Field, Managing Director and Engineering Lead and Jennifer Williams, Commercial Pilot and COO.
Launch
Launch on Northbourne, opens in a new window is a collaborative workspace bringing together industry, government and university to grow innovation and capability in defence and security.
It’s a precursor to the University’s planned Defence and Security Innovation Precinct at the new UNSW Canberra City campus, opens in a new window. Currently providing start-ups, enterprises, associations, academics and alumni with countless opportunities for collaboration, in an innovative, secure and social environment.
Contact us
If you have any questions or general queries about our veterans program, please get in touch: veterans@unsw.edu.au.
