Philippe Ceulen

Harnessing the benefits of earth’s oldest life source, microalgae to create sustainable, nourishing and delicious products to power generations of tomorrow.

Gen[in] brings together some of the best in Queensland’s start up community to create the next generation of entrepreneurs. The gen[in] student innovation challenge will help students build real world skills, make lifelong connections and give you them the chance to win a share of a $15,000 prize pool. Gen[in] is part of the Shaping Queenslands Entrepreneurs funded under the IET Partnership Fund to promote Queensland’s international education and training (IET) industry. Our consortium is led by the University of Queensland and comprises of Griffith University, Queensland University of Technology, Bond University, Australian Catholic University, the Department of Education and Training, the Department of Education, Sarina Russo Group, Independent Schools Queensland, Training International (DETi), Lutheran Education Queensland, Be Social. Be Smart., Alphacrane Intercultural Specialists, Little Tokyo Two, Car Advice Pty Ltd, Holden Capital Pty Ltd and Indooroopilly State High School. By bringing these members of the start-up community together, Gen[in] will develop the skills and capabilities of Queensland and International students (aged 14-24) so they can be future wealth creators and social capital innovators.

Harnessing the benefits of earth’s oldest life source, microalgae to create sustainable, nourishing and delicious products to power generations of tomorrow.

Mandalay Venture Partners (MVP) is a Seed to Series-A venture capital fund focussed on investing in, and supporting agrifood technology startups (agtech and foodtech). Mandalays focus on farm-to-fork technologies see our investments ranging from on-farm and farm gate, though the supply chain and point-of-sale with a mission to sustainably feed the worlds growing population. MVP stands at the forefront of early-stage investment management as a distinguished venture capital investment fund manager, with its flagship fund, Mandalay Fund I, LP, strategically positioned to fill the existing market void between venture capital and agrifood technology. Mandalay believes that venture-backed innovation is key to addressing the critical challenges of the 21st Century facing the agriculture and food sectors, such as population growth, climate change, resource scarcity and food insecurity. MVP is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage agrifood technology companies that have the potential to transform the global food system and deliver compelling financial returns while creating a positive environmental and social impact.

Innovation Architects (IA) is a boutique innovation and advisory firm supporting startups, scaleups and corporates in a hands on manner with product development, rapid prototyping, organisational and process efficiency and capital raising. Having founded, invested in, and grown companies across the Australian and ASEAN region, IA have a deep understanding of the founder journey. The IA team have designed and delivered investment, acceleration, scaleup and corporate innovation programs and collectively have managed and invested in over 60 companies across the region. Areas of speciality include: Innovation Precinct design, venture capital, capital markets and angel investing, founder growth, accelerator incubator and scale up programs, public sector program design and delivery, investment due diligence, management consulting, growth models and business strategy.

Gen[in] brings together some of the best in Queensland’s start up community to create the next generation of entrepreneurs. The gen[in] student innovation challenge will help students build real world skills, make lifelong connections and give you them the chance to win a share of a $15,000 prize pool. Gen[in] is part of the Shaping Queenslands Entrepreneurs funded under the IET Partnership Fund to promote Queensland’s international education and training (IET) industry. Our consortium is led by the University of Queensland and comprises of Griffith University, Queensland University of Technology, Bond University, Australian Catholic University, the Department of Education and Training, the Department of Education, Sarina Russo Group, Independent Schools Queensland, Training International (DETi), Lutheran Education Queensland, Be Social. Be Smart., Alphacrane Intercultural Specialists, Little Tokyo Two, Car Advice Pty Ltd, Holden Capital Pty Ltd and Indooroopilly State High School. By bringing these members of the start-up community together, Gen[in] will develop the skills and capabilities of Queensland and International students (aged 14-24) so they can be future wealth creators and social capital innovators.

Creative Business Network empowers entrepreneurs in the creative industries, connects them to investors and global markets, and strengthens their innovative capabilities to the benefit of industry and society. Join the CBC community and be a part of the next generation of Creative Changemakers! https://thisis.cbnet.com/