QUT named Entrepreneurial University of the Year
QUT has been named Entrepreneurial University of the Year for the Asia-Pacific region at a gala event in Barcelona, Spain.
The Triple E Awards, hosted by the Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities, launched in 2020 to recognise entrepreneurial excellence and foster change in universities, emphasising the role institutions play in enhancing communities and ecosystems.
Nadine Bates and Kristen Souvlis
Nadine Bates and Kristen Souvlis' extraordinary journey and exceptional contributions to the children's entertainment industry serve as an inspiration to other aspiring entrepreneurs and creative minds. Their joint win of the 2023 QUT Outstanding Entrepreneurial Alumnus Award is a fitting recognition of their pioneering spirit and relentless pursuit of excellence.
Their achievements are not only a testament to their creative prowess but also to their unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on the world through the power of children's entertainment.
Wes Huffstutter
Wes brings his experience of starting up and supporting startups in the US to QUT. Wes is the CEO and co-founder of SecuritySnares, a cyber security tools company and he is the former CEO of QuadMetrics, a cyber risk analytics company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He has worked on commercialising university Intellectual Property spending close to a decade working for the University of Michigan's Office of Technology Transfer where he was the startup expert/mentor and principal connector to resources (people and equity funding) for companies forming based on Michigan’s research.
At QUT, Wes mentors a range of student and alumni venture founders. He asks hard questions, helps founders find resources and generously shares his expertise and advice. Whether it is cyber security, technology of some form in different applications or just a ‘how might I…’ question, Wes is here to help.
Budding Entrepreneur Scholars
Beyond being QUT students, what do Coby Lee, Elise Berry, Jess Carlisle, Sarah Eisenmenger, Sameel Deoji, Finn Ruddell, Covey Middleton, Covey Reyes, Jack Howie, Leila Varga, Zac McDonnell, Christina Lucas, Holly Hudson, Sabrina Guse, Rudi Browning, Peter Samios, Sarah Small and Abigail Lowden all have in common?
These students are holders of the unique Budding Entrepreneur Scholarship. Enrolled in single and double degrees across QUT, these Budding Entrepreneurs show up to create a purposeful community underpinned by honest and respectful engagement where they create opportunities together for self and others through consistent and collaborative effort.
The Budding Entrepreneur Scholarship recognises the entrepreneurial action students undertake at high school and helps them to maintain and grow their entrepreneurial influence while studying at QUT. A package of financial support, mentoring and engagement opportunities make up the Scholarship. QUT Alumni and friends fund four scholarships and we look forward to more of you joining the funding program.