NEXTGEN RESOURCE PAGE
NextGen provides a range of practical resources to support students at every stage of their journey, including access to curated articles, clear pathway advice, one-on-one mentoring with industry professionals, and internship opportunities that offer real-world experience. Together, these resources are designed to build confidence, develop skills, and help participants turn ideas into tangible outcomes.
MEET YOUR MENTORS
MEET YOUR MENTORS
MEET YOUR MENTORS
MEET YOUR MENTORS
Tim Walmsley | BenchOn
Thor Berg | Bloody Good Tests
Ali Stokes | Beyond The Clinic
Dren Xerxa | CoSpaces
Georgia Wyllie | Cohort Innovation Space
Audun Fiskerud | EnergyLab
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Cohort Innovation Space is home to a diverse mix of industries within the Gold Coast Health & Knowledge Precinct, spanning technology, tourism, health, design, consumer services and more. This creates a unique environment where students can gain exposure to real businesses and real challenges across multiple sectors. If you’re a student looking for an internship to build hands-on experience and industry confidence, submit your details below and our friendly team will help connect you with relevant businesses based at Cohort Innovation Space.
Case Studies
Learn. Experience. Launch.
Below is a practical collection of articles designed to help students build real-world skills, gain hands-on experience, and confidently take the next step into employment.
11 Student Startups Take Their First Steps at the NextGen Student Pre-Accelerator
The next generation of entrepreneurs has officially arrived at Cohort Innovation Space, with 11 student-led startups starting the NextGen Student Pre-Accelerator. Delivered in partnership with Queensland Government and Griffith University, the programme gives...
From Students to Founders: Meet the University Students Bringing AI Into Surgical Planning
Just 12 months ago, Griffith University medical students with backgrounds in AI, Ahash Ganeshamoorthy and Ibrahim Zaky, both joined Cohort Innovation Space’s NextGen Student Incubator with a vision to turn patient anatomy into life changing clinical insights. Today,...
CutCompass – Real Time Barber Discovery Built by Student Founders
Finding a walk-in barber should be easy, but for most people it involves guesswork, wandering between shops, or waiting longer than expected. For Sam Wright and Tomas Heligr-Pyke, this everyday frustration sparked an idea that would take them on an eight-week...
NextGen Demo Night 2025: Students Take Centre Stage
After eight weeks of intense workshops, mentoring, and pitch preparation, eight student and research-led startups took the spotlight at Cohort Innovation Space for NextGen Demo Night 2025. In the lead-up to the event, participants connected with mentors and...
From Classroom to Boardroom: Meet the Students Turning Big Ideas into Startups on the Gold Coast
Cohort Innovation Space has announced 10 early-stage startups joining the NextGen Pre-Accelerator, showcasing the next generation of entrepreneurs tackling real-world challenges. For many, it will be their first step from classroom to boardroom - an opportunity to...
From Concept to Prototype: Students Build Startups in 48-hours
Students from across Brisbane and the Gold Coast have come together for an intensive two-day startup challenge, participating in the NextGen Hackathon at Cohort Innovation Space. Delivered in partnership with Griffith University and supported by the Queensland...