“ It ’ s not just about the academic qualifications , but about being able to navigate today ’ s dynamic world with digital literacy ”
— Sean Elwick CIO , Swinburne University of Technology
213 leading independent , end-to-end IT services company , the DXC Digital Transformation Centre at Swinburne “ allows for collaboration between DXC , ourselves , the government and industries ,” affirms Elwick . It not only provides opportunities to students in creating a talent pool prime for internships and jobs post-graduation , but also to local businesses and startups who are offered smart ways to get competitive on a global scale .
As part of its engagement with startups and the future of innovative tech , Swinburne presents the
Venture Cup , now in its 20th year . The prize is AU $ 20,000 in funding for the most exciting startup that addresses an unmet need for its target audience . Along the way , entrants receive bespoke coaching from successful founders , including pitching workshops ; 2019 ’ s winning startup , Project Milk , has developed a new breast pump design that will improve mothers ’ experience of expressing breast milk .
Recognising that “ innovation occurs when divergent concepts come together to form a solution ,” Swinburne has created the
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