Information for Alumni

Venture Incubator Space

The School of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE, also known as UNSW COMPUTING) has established a Venture Incubator Space for students and recent graduates.

UNSW was established with the focus of being a research intensive university. It has a history of producing the highest quality graduates and research in a broad range of disciplines, with particular success in science and engineering.
The School of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), within the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW is committed to developing graduates that have highly developed technical skills, and that are equipped to apply those skills in today’s economy and society.
CSE is also committed to supporting the development of ideas generated in the school’s research laboratories into commercially viable products, services or ventures and supporting the aspirations of those individuals that wish to explore the commercial viability of ideas.
To address this commitment, CSE provides the Venture Incubator Space (VIS). The VIS within CSE is a subsidised-cost space available to approved UNSW students and alumni who wish to develop ideas into business models, products or services.

VIS Tenancy Conditions

  • Space in the VIS will be granted to successful applicants for a period of up to 12 months, with up to one 6 month extension available on approval. Tenancy of the VIS will be conditional on the tenant not being engaged in significant commercial operations [turnover <$20k per month] and not having raised material equity financing [>$250k]. Tenancy at all times will be at the discretion of the CSE Head of School.
  • Space in the VIS will be available in 15 sq m blocks. Rent will be payable according to the following schedule; 
0 – 6 month 6-9 months 9-12 months 12-18 months
(on approval)
$0 per month per block $80 per month per block $160 per month per block $320 per month per block

 

Rents will be payable monthly in advance.

  • Tenants will be responsible for payment of all costs associated with telephone lines assigned to their block(s). Tenants will be responsible for all internet connection costs. Internet data services will be provided by CSE at no cost to the tenant.
  • Groups successfully accepted into the CSE will be required to run the CSE Entrepreneur inspiration Series as part of the obligations of tenancy.
  • The CSE Head of School will be the last arbiter of disputes with regard to the VIS and its tenants.


Contact Brad Hall for full details.