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Home of <a href="https://www.founders.unsw.edu.au">UNSW Founders Program</a>, MCIC is a hub for student entrepreneurs, innovators and makers. Our programming specialises in prototyping for start-up ideas and building entrepreneurial skills.</p><p data-block-key="njn4w">The <a href="https://www.founders.unsw.edu.au">Founders Program</a> is UNSW鈥檚 platform to embed entrepreneurial confidence in every student, staff and alumni experience.</p></div> </section> <section> <div class="two-column-block full-width py-5 "> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 order-md-first m-md-0 order-first mb-5 mb-md-0"> <img alt="electronics.jpg" class="img-fluid" height="1068" src="https://prod.cloudfront.making.unsw.edu.au/images/electronics.original.jpg" width="1600"> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 m-md-0"> <img alt="discussion-2.jpg" class="img-fluid" height="1068" src="https://prod.cloudfront.making.unsw.edu.au/images/discussion-2.original.jpg" width="1600"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section> <div class="two-column-block full-width py-5 bg-light"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 order-md-first m-md-0 order-first mb-5 mb-md-0"> <div class="rich-text"><h2 data-block-key="sp7hk">Part of the UNSW Making Network</h2><p data-block-key="dw72j">UNSW is creating the largest network of connected makerspaces and workshops in Australia. A network of genuine collaboration and shared values. These values are centered on the principle of barrier free access to tools and tech for all Students, Staff and External Partners.</p></div> <a href="https://www.making.unsw.edu.au/" class="btn btn-outline-black mb-1" target="_blank">Visit UNSW Making</a> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 m-md-0"> <img alt="4.jpg" class="img-fluid" height="1068" src="https://prod.cloudfront.making.unsw.edu.au/images/4.original.jpg" width="1600"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section> <div class="grid-block full-width py-5 "> <div class="container"> <div class="grid-body row"> <div class="col col-12 mb-5 col-md-4"> <img alt="Priscilla_Tan" class="img-fluid" height="1181" src="https://prod.cloudfront.making.unsw.edu.au/images/20220803_UNSW-PT_sq_ezaqsUJ.original.jpg" width="1181"> <div class="rich-text"><p data-block-key="skm77"><b>Priscilla Tan<br/></b>Prototype Manager</p></div> </div> <div class="col col-12 mb-5 col-md-4"> <img alt="Nina" class="img-fluid" height="1181" src="https://prod.cloudfront.making.unsw.edu.au/images/nina-headshot-2022SQ.original.jpg" width="1181"> <div class="rich-text"><p data-block-key="lkeq1"><b>Nina Juhl<br/></b>Program Manager (Entrepreneurship Curiosity)</p></div> </div> <div class="col col-12 mb-5 col-md-4"> <img alt="Phil_Doran" class="img-fluid" height="1181" src="https://prod.cloudfront.making.unsw.edu.au/images/PhildoranSQ.original.jpg" width="1181"> <div class="rich-text"><p data-block-key="vxkfj"><b>Phillip Doran<br/></b>Program Manager (Entrepreneurship Coaching)</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section> <div class="two-column-block full-width py-5 "> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 order-md-first m-md-0 order-first mb-5 mb-md-0"> <div class="rich-text"><h2 data-block-key="8aq1c">Got Questions? 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If you have a general enquiry specifically about the Michael Crouch Innovation Centre to <a href="mailto:mcic@unsw.edu.au">mcic@unsw.edu.au</a>.</p></div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 m-md-0"> <div class="rich-text"><h2 data-block-key="e8qiq">Feedback</h2><p data-block-key="dv2sx">Please forward all feedback about the UNSW Makerspace to <a href="mailto:making@unsw.edu.au">making@unsw.edu.au</a>. 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