Vince Allen receives 2026 UNSW Alumni Award for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

SunDrive co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Vince Allen has been named the 2026 recipient of the UNSW Alumni Award for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

The UNSW Alumni Awards recognise graduates whose work is creating meaningful impact in Australia and around the world. The Innovation & Entrepreneurship award celebrates alumni who turn bold ideas into practical solutions to global challenges — and use entrepreneurship to create positive change.

For Vince, the recognition reflects a journey that began at UNSW, where SunDrive was founded while he was completing his PhD. It also recognises his leadership in helping build an Australian technology company focused on accelerating the transition to a solar-powered electric world.

“This award is a wonderful acknowledgement of the work of the entire SunDrive team,” said Vince Allen. “The challenge ahead is immense, but so is the opportunity. If we can make meaningful progress in capturing the energy from the sun, we can help propel humanity’s progress forward.”

SunDrive is proud to see Vince recognised alongside an exceptional group of UNSW alumni whose ideas, leadership and ambition are helping shape a better future.

Watch UNSW’s video profile of Vince Allen

Read UNSW’s announcement of the 2026 Alumni Award winners