Be part of the future

Australia's first robotics dedicated accelerator.

Want to work with one of the world’s leading humanoid robot platforms? Or do you have your own robotics startup idea? The QUT bluebox Robotics Accelerator gives you the chance to work with one of Australia’s leading technology commercialisation firms in concert with  SoftBank Robotics Corp. on their ‘Pepper’ humanoid robot platform. This is your chance to get on board the robotics revolution!

Participating teams will gain access to world class robotics experts, highly experienced industry mentors, cutting edge entrepreneurship education via MOOCs out of MIT and $15,000 in funding to bring your visions to reality.  

Learn more Sign up for info session

Two Opportunities

Create an application for the world's leading humanoid robot 

Open to: Queensland residents over the age of 18.

We are looking  for: Teams to develop an application for SoftBank Robotics Corp's 'Pepper' humanoid robot that can make an impact on the real world.

Teams will work with  software, but do not need to have a programming or coding background.

Prize:  Minimum of $15,000 funding per team, with additional funds available to high performing teams.

Applications open 5 June 2017.

                         Or

Submit your own robotic startup

Open to: Queensland residents over the age of 18.

We are looking for: Teams to accelerate their robotic technology to make an impact to the real world.

Team will ideally have technical as well as business skills and a proof of concept/demonstration version of their tech.

Prize:  Minimum of $15,000 funding per team, with additional funds available to high performing teams.

Applications open 5 June 2017.


Gain Connections

Access co-working spaces

Mentor contact

Hands on support

Prize for winning team

World leading entrepreneurship program

Find out more about the QUT bluebox Robotics Accelerator and meet Pepper.
Register for one of the information session or contact us. 

Please note entries to the accelerator are separate and applications will open 5 June. 

ADDRESS
Tuesday 30 May:
QUT  Foundry 
D Block Room 214
2 George St QLD 4000
QUT Gardens Point Campus


Thursday 1 June:
The Precinct 
Level 2/T.C. Beirne Building,
315 Brunswick St,
Fortitude Valley QLD 4000

PHONE

07 3138 9420

EMAIL
enquiries@qutbluebox.com.au

Applications Open 5 June 2017

 

Key dates:

  • 5 June – Applications open
  • 6 June – Platform Development | 5:30-7:00pm | The Precinct
  • 8 June – Ideation | 5:30-7:00pm | QUT Foundry D block Room 214
  • 15 June – Value Proposition | 5.30pm-7.00pm | QUT Foundry D block Room 214
  • 22 June – Pitching 101 | 5.30pm-7.00pm | QUT Foundry D block Room 214
  • 22-23 June – Robotics Hackathon | The Precinct
  • 28 June – Applications close
  • 30 June –  Program entry notification
  • 3 July – Robotics Accelerator commences

Got questions?
Make an appointment for a one-on-one chat. 
Robotics office hours:

  • 13, 26, 28 June | 12:00PM-7:30PM | The Precinct
  • 20,  27 June | 12:00PM-7:30PM | QUT Foundry D Block room 214
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Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS THE ROBOTICS ACCELERATOR?

The Robotics Accelerator is a three (3) month intensive startup development program designed to assist new robotics ventures in accelerating their entry into the marketplace. The Accelerator is being run by QUT bluebox in partnership with Advance Queensland and the ST Solutions Australia (STSA), a subsidiary of the SoftBank Corp.

DO I NEED TO BE WORKING ON ROBOTICS TO ENTER THE PROGRAM?

The accelerator is exclusively focused on startups looking to build businesses around robotics. Any robotics startup is welcome to apply.

In addition, the humanoid robot 'Pepper' will  available as a development platform during the program. Work on Pepper is restricted to development of software applications for the robot, which means if you are interested in working on this platform, you don’t need to undertake development of the physical robot itself.

AT WHAT STAGE SHOULD THE TEAMS BE?

Teams working on non-Pepper robotics should be somewhere in between having a minimum viable product through to a nearly-finished product.

Teams entering based on the application of the Pepper robot should have a well identified market problem and potential Pepper application which solves that problem. 

WHY SHOULD I APPLY?
This is a unique opportunity to work with one of Australia’s premier technology commercialisation companies, QUT bluebox , along with the program partners, Advance Queensland and STSA. QUT bluebox has run hardware focused accelerators for the past three years, creating a range of successful startups now in the market. Combined with entrepreneurial education from MIT, a sole focus on robotics startups and non-equity funding, the Accelerator program represents a unique opportunity for robotics startups to accelerate their development in the market.
WHO ARE QUT BLUEBOX , ADVANCE QUEENSLAND AND THE SOFTBANK CORP?

QUT bluebox Pty Limited (bluebox) is the innovation and knowledge transfer company for the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia. QUT bluebox is running the Robotics Accelerator.

Advance Queensland is a Queensland Government suite of programs designed to create the knowledge-based jobs of the future, drive productivity improvements and help position the state as an attractive investment destination with a strong innovation and entrepreneurial culture. Advance Queensland has provided some of the funding underpinning the Accelerator program.

ST Solutions Australia (STSA) is an Australian subsidiary of SoftBank Corp. SoftBank Corp. is a Japanese multinational telecommunications and Internet corporation established in 1981, and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. STSA is a partner of the Accelerator program is making its humanoid robotics platform, ‘Pepper’ available as a development platform throughout the program

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