COMMUNITY
Community is at the centre of everything at Melbourne Connect. Purpose-designed events, facilitated introductions, and a spirit of togetherness will make this a thriving tech hub.
PARTNERSHIP
The University of Melbourne have partnered with tech hub experts YBF to power this space. A focus on collaboration will ensure that startups and scaleups have access to the wider Melbourne Connect community.
SUPPORT & MENTORSHIP
The team is here to help members learn from mentors and experts, get discovered by investors, make global contacts, connect with corporate partners, and accelerate growth.
SERVICE COMMITMENT
The team are committed to serving startups, scaleups, and corporate partners ensuring they have the best experience every day.
A PURPOSE-BUILT FACILITY
You’ll be surrounded by some of Australia’s most outstanding emerging entrepreneurial talents with the Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP) and Translating Research at Melbourne (TRAM) moving their renowned startup programs to Melbourne Connect.
The precinct will also feature the Telstra Creator Space, two floors filled with 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines & power tools with access to expert machinists to guide use of equipment, as well as offering retail, childcare, and a 3,000 square metre superfloor shared meeting and events space, which will be activated by a dedicated events and engagement team.
The entire Melbourne Connect space boasts smart and sustainable design – it has a 6-star Green Star rating,a 4.5-star NABRS water rating, a 5-star NABRS energy rating and employs on-site rainwater harvesting as well as solar and geothermal energy.
