The STEMpreneurs of Cairns

ABOUT THE STEMPRENEURS OF CAIRNS

The STEMpreneurs of Cairns is an interactive three-day program that will empower participants to develop practical, STEM-based business ideas using technology and robotics. 

During The STEMpreneurs of Cairns program, students will learn about the world of STEM, entreprenurship and innovation. Through hands-on learning, innovation and entrepreneurship, students will tackle real-world challenges and come up with their very own innovative STEM business solutions. Students will showcase their ideas through a showcase afternoon.

The program is designed for secondary school students (Grade 7 to 12).

KEY ACTIVITIES

• Business 101. What is a business? What makes an entrepreneur? Why do entrepreneurs do what they do?
• Ideation. What are some local and global problems? How can we use technology and innovation to solve them?
• Marketing and Design. Developing logos, posters and marketing collateral for their product or service.
• Business Development. Writing a Business Pitch, business budgeting and financial literacy.
• Soft Skills. How do you speak so people actually want to listen?
• Showcase Afternoon. Students will present their STEM business product or service to a panel of judges. Councillors, small business owners and the community will be invited to attend.

EVENT DETAILS

• Date: Wednesday, 25 to Friday, 27 June 2025
• Time: 9:00am to 2:00pm
• Location: Woree State High School, 42-80 Windarra St, Woree QLD 4868
• Target Cohort: Secondary Students (Grade 7 to 12) and homeschool youth.
• Student Packing List: Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea + Water Bottle + Notebook and Pen + Device (optional)
• Cost: Thanks to the generous support of Cairns South Together partnering with Mission Australia and the Australian Government, Department of Industry, Science and Resources, participation in the program is free of charge. 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

A big thank you to the following sponsors and partners for making this event possible:

• Cairns South Together partnering with Mission Australia
• Australian Government, Department of Industry, Science and Resources
• Woree State High School
• Launch Y(E)P
• Tropical Innovation Festival

If you're interesting in supporting this event as a partner or mentor, please reach out via group@ase.edu.au. We'd love to hear from you! 

ABOUT US

The Australian School of Entrepreneurship is a community-led and purpose driven business for good that delivers education, entrepreneurship and employment programs to Australians of all ages. Our mission is to equip every Australian with the skills, resources and mindset they need to start a business or enter the workforce, regardless of their postcode.  

Learn more: https://www.ase.edu.au/entrepreneurship
Contact: entrepreneurship@ase.edu.au