University of Wollongong (UOW) has launched a transformative initiative to empower women in STEM and entrepreneurship. Partly funded by a $1 million grant from the Australian Government’s Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship (WISE) program, the LIFT program emphasises the importance of mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment. ASI is a partner in the initiative.
ASI member Bisalloy has a PhD student starting their internship through the LIFT program this month. ASI NSW state manager David Varcoe represented ASI at the launch.
iAccelerate director and LIFT co-lead Dr Tamantha Stutchbury said women globally aren’t supported with access to networks and funding in entrepreneurial ecosystems. “That’s why it’s so important to us to offer scholarships, mentoring and networking through our female founders program.” LIFT co-lead Professor Danielle Skropeta said it was crucial that early career researchers receive effective mentoring and training to succeed in their careers. “By taking up these opportunities to grow and giving back as mentors to young women, we hope to see our interns gain new skills, build their professional network in the Illawarra and continue their innovative research.”.
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