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News • 23 Oct 2025

Grand Challenge winners share in $30,000 to bring circular economy ideas to life

From gamifying recycling to re-using decommissioned wind turbine blades, the University of Newcastle’s Grand Challenge has inspired winning ideas to support a circular economy.

News • 24 Sep 2025

Students, alumni among region's top innovators in 2025 I2N Accelerator cohort

Twelve standout teams from the Hunter and Central Coast have made it to the final stage of this year’s I2N Accelerator program, including several ventures led by University students and alumni.

News • 09 Sep 2025

Collaborating for Change: Healthy Ageing Innovation Challenge Sparks Breakthrough Ideas for Equitable Ageing

In a vibrant show of collaboration, creativity, and community commitment, the Healthy Ageing Innovation Challenge wrapped up this past weekend at the I2N Hub Honeysuckle, leaving participants energised, inspired, and more confident in their ability to innovate solutions for some of society’s most pressing challenges.

News • 04 Sep 2025

Beauty without barriers

At Startup Stories on Wednesday 4 September, Storm described how a broken hand exposed the hidden design flaws in everyday makeup products.

News • 04 Sep 2025

Beauty without barriers

At Startup Stories on Wednesday 4 September, Storm described how a broken hand exposed the hidden design flaws in everyday makeup products.

News • 21 Aug 2025

Automating green spaces for thriving cities

Claire and Jared, co-founders of Cloud Grow, are innovators in automated irrigation technology for green infrastructure. Their journey began with Herb Urban, a community gardening startup that evolved into a tech-driven solution for watering green roofs and walls.

News • 21 Aug 2025

Automating green spaces for thriving cities

Claire and Jared, co-founders of Cloud Grow, are innovators in automated irrigation technology for green infrastructure. Their journey began with Herb Urban, a community gardening startup that evolved into a tech-driven solution for watering green roofs and walls.

News • 28 Jul 2025

New I2N program to support female leaders and entrepreneurs

The Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) has launched FLIP - a new program designed to support female entrepreneurs, innovators and aspiring leaders across the Hunter and Central Coast.

News • 15 Jul 2025

I2N connects students with international startups thanks to $572,000 NCP grant

The Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) has taken 32 students to Hong Kong to hone entrepreneurial skills across a range of real-world startup projects.

News • 06 Jun 2025

I2N Workshop Unlocks AI Potential for Entrepreneurs and Professionals Across the Region

The University of Newcastle’s Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) recently hosted a dynamic, hands-on workshop designed to empower students, entrepreneurs, and business professionals with the practical skills needed to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI).