Ready, set, launch: eiHub propels entrepreneurial talents forward
March 2025
From a moss filtration system for improved air quality to serving up healthy and affordable bagels, young entrepreneurs are bringing ideas to life at the School of Business’ Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hub (eiHub).
A greenhouse for entrepreneurial talents to grow, the eiHub provides experiential learning opportunities, where students emerge better equipped for both corporate careers and self-driven ventures.
Through initiatives such as Monash Startup Day and Monash Startup Bootcamp, students learn how to ideate, pitch, develop and launch a business idea.
Industry experts also step in to provide mentorship and guidance, offering students the best of both academic and professional worlds.
Team Mossify, the winner of Monash Startup Bootcamp 2024, proposed a moss filtration system that seeks to reduce up to 80% volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions in 3D printing.
Team leader, Isaac Thong, said that working with others from engineering, business and finance backgrounds was a valuable experience and led to their win.
“The diversity helped us excel in business planning, prototype development and presentation… the Bootcamp allowed me to gain valuable insights into entrepreneurial skills through workshops and mentorship,” the engineering student said.
Another group, Team Bagelly, developed an F&B concept of customisable bagels with fusion flavours, calorie transparency and a complementary campaign encouraging healthier lifestyles.
Liona Teoh, the team leader of Team Bagelly, revealed that selling bagels had been a dream of hers since her first semester at Monash.
“I struggled to find food that was affordable, healthy and delicious. So I started making my bagels and packing them for university days, quietly dreaming of one day sharing them with my peers,” she shared.
Both Team Mossify and Team Bagelly clinched RM5,000 each in seed funding, and are now developing a prototype, organisation structure and a detailed business plan.
Dr. Daniel Loy, who heads eiHub and provides mentorship to both teams, said the problem-solving, leadership and adaptability skills the students learn at eiHub will enhance their employability and versatility.
“Entrepreneurial thinking is more than starting a business. It’s about embracing innovation, improving business acumen, as well as developing resilience and adaptability. These skills are highly sought-after in the workplace, and cannot be taught solely by theory,” he added.
Katherine Woo of Team Bagelly agreed, saying that the experience sharpened her entrepreneurial mindset and went beyond creating solutions.
“All in all, [the Bootcamp] taught me the value of perseverance, innovation, continuous learning… and stepping outside my comfort zone,” she finished.