UNE SMART Region Incubator

Name: UNE SMART Region Incubator
Address: 122 Faulkner Street, Armidale, NSW, 2350, AU
Telephone: +61482949684

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Empowering innovation across the New England North West through dynamic startup support, collaborative workspaces, and inclusive community engagement.

Driving regional prosperity through diverse programs that help entrepreneurs connect, grow, and scale.

29/09/2026

It’s with great sadness that the SRI community mourn the passing of our dear friend, Katelyn Wall.

Katelyn has been a much-loved member of the SRI since 2022, joining many events and programs and becoming an integral part of our SRI community. During this time Katelyn became more than an SRI colleague and friendly face - she became a dear friend to many.

At times like these, it’s hard not to feel great loss and a sense of unfairness that a young life came to an end far too soon. But we want to remember the wonderful times we shared with Katelyn and the lasting impact she made on the world.

Katelyn was passionate yet humble, very often underestimating just how brilliant she was. In addition to being a beautiful mother and friend, she was an exceptionally talented businesswoman - forever coachable, driven, generous, selfless and dedicated; she embodied something that you simply can’t teach or bottle in a course. Katelyn was simply a good person who cared deeply about her work and about going above and beyond for those around her.

Katelyn will be missed in so many ways by all those lucky enough to know her.

Our hearts are with Katelyn’s family and friends.

We understand that news of a sudden loss can be deeply upsetting. If this brings up difficult feelings for you, we encourage you to reach out to someone you trust or seek support through one of the services below.

Emergency - 000
Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636
Lifeline - 131 114

30/03/2026

The Future of Wellbeing & Health - a Futures Series Event… is coming up on 24th April.

And it’s not another boring convention, we promise.

This is a day to get you thinking, making connections and hearing from people who are shaping the future of health care right now… it’s part workshop, but TedX - style keynote, part conference - but without the boring bits.

You’ll hear from innovators and founders creating new service models, building products and using AI for good, surrounded by other people who, like you, care about the future of health in our region and other regional communities.

24th April 2026
9am - 4pm
Department of Rural Health Building, Tamworth Hospital
Tickets on Eventbrite - include all talks and workshops, morning tea and lunch

We’d love to see you there 🙏🫶

06/03/2026

And here it is, the fifth and final instalment in our Women of the UNE SMART Region Incubator series, ahead of International Women’s Day this Sunday, 9th March.

Today, we’re introducing Tamworth-based founder Sewa of

Across our SRI and NOVA ecosystem, more than half of our founders are women... women who are building businesses that support communities, innovating and strengthening industries, and creating opportunities across the New England North West.

Through E.S Emojong Consultancy, Sewa partners with organisations across regional NSW to deliver youth and community development projects, consultations and capacity-building initiatives designed to strengthen communities and amplify local voices.

We’re so proud to have Sewa as part of the SRI community and to And here it is, the fifth and final instalment in our Women of the UNE SMART Region Incubator series, ahead of International Women’s Day this Sunday, 9th March. Today, we’re introducing Tamworth-based founder Sewa of E.S Emojong Consultancy.

Across our SRI and NOVA ecosystem, more than half of our founders are women... women who are building businesses that support communities, innovating and strengthening industries, and creating opportunities across the New England North West.

Through E.S Emojong Consultancy, Sewa partners with organisations across regional NSW to deliver youth and community development projects, consultations and capacity-building initiatives designed to strengthen communities and amplify local voices.

We’re so proud to have Sewa as part of the SRI community and to share her story as the final feature in this week’s series 🌸🫶

05/03/2026

Ready, set and…. onto Day 4 of our Women of the UNE SMART Region Incubator series in the lead-up to International Women’s Day on 8 March🫶

Across the SRI and NOVA ecosystem, more than half of our founders are women. They are building businesses across health, coaching, agriculture, creative enterprise and professional services, often balancing that work alongside family life, community commitments and everything else that comes with running a business in regional Australia.

Today, we’re introducing Tamworth-based founder Karen Weller of a long-time business owner and valued member of the SRI community.

With a background spanning agribusiness, financial and office management, Karen has spent decades supporting small businesses through administrative systems, business support, and writing services that help people gain clarity, focus, and time to do what they do best.

Her work reflects something we see across many of our female founders: practical expertise, a strong work ethic and a genuine commitment to helping others succeed.

Swipe through to read Karen’s story 🙌🌸

04/03/2026

Welcome to the third instalment of our Women of the UNE SMART Region Incubator series in the lead-up to International Women’s Day on 8 March…. A series celebrating the women who contribute to the strength and spirit of our wider community.

Our ecosystem extends beyond SRI founders alone. It includes the people working alongside them, the mentors, collaborators, advisors and community leaders who bring varied knowledge, experiences and perspectives.

Today, we’re introducing Carol Vane, founder of Murawin, a valued permanent resident of NOVA.

Murawin is a First Nations-owned and family-led consultancy driven by a commitment to breaking cycles of disadvantage and amplifying initiatives that create stronger futures for Indigenous Australians and other marginalised communities.

The name Murawin comes from the Dunghutti language, meaning “to be educated, and be responsible with that education.” ... perfectly capturing the work Carol leads, and the values that underpin it.

We’re proud to have Carol as part of the NOVA community and to share a little of her story today 🌸🙌

03/03/2026

Day 2 of our Women of the UNE SMART Region Incubator series in the lead-up to International Women’s Day on 8 March - a collection of stories highlighting the women shaping our ecosystem of business owners.

Our community is made up of founders building across New England and North West, metropolitan NSW and sometimes across continents…!

Today, we’re introducing Chloe Spillane, known to many as , an Armidale-based founder (who also works from New York City for part of the year), and a permanent NOVA resident.

Across health, agriculture, coaching, creative enterprise and community leadership, more than half of our founders are women. They are building serious ventures, contributing to our regional economy, and are integral members of our broader SRI and NOVA community.

Swipe through to read Chloe’s story 🌸🙌

02/03/2026

In the lead-up to International Women’s Day on 8 March, we’re taking the week to celebrate the women who are building, leading and contributing to the UNE SMART Region Incubator and NOVA communities.

More than half of our founder base is female.

And when you stop and think about that for a moment, you realise it says something important about the strength and direction of innovation in our region, innovation that looks like women:

- building health services that support families.

- developing practical tools for neurodivergent children and families.

- leading community programs, coaching businesses, creative enterprises and technology ventures — often alongside family life, study, paid work and everything else that life requires.

These are not hobby projects… they are thoughtful and intentional businesses born from experience, expertise and a desire to create meaningful impact.

In honour of International Women’s Day, we’re launching our Women of the UNE SMART Region Incubator series — five stories across five days, highlighting just a handful of the remarkable women in our ecosystem.

To kick things off, meet Bec, our Tamworth-based Founder of 🙌🌸

24/02/2026

Thinking about starting a business, but not sure where to begin?

👋 That’s exactly why we created HATCH

HATCH is our flagship startup program designed to help you explore your idea, build confidence, and connect with a supportive community….

After the HATCH workshop, you’ll be invited to continue your journey through our follow-on masterclasses…covering everything from foundations and customer discovery to pricing and marketing.

We have 2 HATCH cohorts for 2026

📌 Armidale, first session 28th February NOVA (there are a limited number of places still available for this cohort)

📌 Tamworth, July dates TBC

If you have an idea you want to explore or just want to see if entrepreneurship is for you, HATCH is the perfect place to start. And we’d love to have you!

Register via the events link in our bio or DM us HATCH for more info 😊

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122 Faulkner Street
Armidale, NSW
2350

Telephone

+61482949684

Website

http://www.unesri.com.au/

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