Experience the vibrant pulse of Melbourne, Australia's innovation hub. Here, creativity and technology converge in a city teeming with opportunities.
In Melbourne, you’ll find a diverse range of coworking spaces and a solid support system of incubators and accelerators tailored for startups in fintech, healthtech, green energy, and AI.
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My experience at DHL, Airbnb and startups gave me a unique perspective into how to move fast with intention and structure. Talk to me about organisation structure, prioritisation and go-to-market. We’ll also chat about how to use effective story-telling in your investor and customer pitches.
• Mentoring UX Design students all over the world; • Teaching creative problem-solving techniques in Schools; • Educating Agencies & SMBs on the value & power of UX & Design Thinking. • Helping Startups find their place in the world.
Serial Startup Founder turned growth marketing consultant. Having seen first-hand a set of challenges that every startup experiences, I set out to develop a methodology and process to tackle and solve those challenges. The result is my Customer Journey Optimization methodology.
Melbourne’s startup ecosystem is vibrant, with significant activity in tech, healthtech, edtech, and fintech. The city is also known for its strong presence in creative industries, agtech, and advanced manufacturing.
The city hosts several prominent accelerators, including Startmate, MAP (Melbourne Accelerator Program), and the Accelerator Program at RMIT.
Startups in Melbourne have access to a variety of funding sources, including venture capital firms like Blackbird Ventures and AirTree Ventures. Government grants and support programs are available through agencies like LaunchVic and the Victorian Government’s startup programs.
The city offers various tax incentives for startups, including the R&D Tax Incentive, which provides refunds and reductions on R&D expenditures. There are also incentives for early-stage investors through the Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnerships (ESVCLP) program.
On average, Australians can spend anywhere between $3,000 – $5,000 on starting their small business, with some dropping as much as $10,000 depending on your sector.
Melbourne has a rich talent pool, supported by prestigious universities like the University of Melbourne and Monash University. The city attracts both local and international talent, providing startups with access to a highly skilled and diverse workforce.
Melbourne ranks among the safest cities in the Asia-Pacific region. The city offers excellent public transport systems, including trains, trams, and buses, as well as a major international airport.
The city hosts several key networking events for startups, such as Pause Fest, Melbourne Startup Week, and the Victorian Innovation Hub events.
The Australian government and Victorian state government have implemented various policies to reduce administrative burdens and foster a conducive environment for entrepreneurship and innovation.
