Our innovation ecosystem community supports high potential University ideas and innovations.
Our ecosystem community is a network of alumni, founders, advisors, investment partners, industry partners, investors, collaborators and supporters that provide expertise, mentoring and funding to help our university startups realise their potential.
Working together, we can increase the number of research-based commercial projects and startup companies emerging from the University.
There are several ways you can become part of this community.
Explore our community
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University startup success stories
Many of our discoveries and innovations have been transformed into successful products, services and companies. Read about some of our recent University startups.
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Our entrepreneurial ecosystem
Learn how our innovation ecosystem supports our enterprising researchers and students to create impact through new products, services and ventures.
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Discover entrepreneurial programs
Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre (MEC) is the gateway to entrepreneurial support at the University.
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Funding for startups
The University of Melbourne connects University startups with support and funding to turn a new idea or innovation into a commercial reality.
Join our community
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Join our innovation ecosystem community
Register to keep up to date with news and events from our ecosystem community.
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Women Founders' Network
The University of Melbourne's Women Founders' Network supports entrepreneurial women involved in or interested in creating a startup company or social enterprise.
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Melbourne Entreprise LinkedIn
Join us on LinkedIn