This Week in Melbourne Tech Events

<h2>Build the next biotech company.</h2><p><strong>Calling all: PhDs · Postdocs · MDs · MBAs · Researchers · Engineers · Builders</strong></p><p>Could your research become a startup? Or could your expertise help build one?<br><br>Join <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/nucleate-au/posts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nucleate Australia</a> <strong>in person at the Doherty Institute</strong> to learn about the <strong>Activator Program</strong> — Nucleate’s <strong>free, equity-free accelerator</strong> supporting early-stage biotech and ecotech ventures.</p><p>Meet the team, connect with other aspiring founders and contributors, and ask your questions over <strong>pizza! 🍕</strong></p><p><strong>At this session, you’ll learn:</strong></p><ul><li>How the Activator Program works</li><li>Who can apply and what we look for in teams</li><li>The difference between joining as an Inventor or Contributor</li><li>What teams can expect throughout the program</li><li>How Nucleate’s mentor, advisor and biotech network can support your venture</li><li>How to apply for the 2027 Nucleate Australia Activator</li></ul><p>📍 GM002/3 Seminar Room,<strong> Doherty Institute</strong><br>🍕 <strong>Pizza provided</strong></p><p><strong>Two ways to join:</strong></p><p><strong>INVENTORS</strong></p><p>Bring your research, technology or early-stage venture. The Activator will help you build a team, develop your commercial strategy and take the first steps towards translating your idea into a company.</p><p><strong>CONTRIBUTORS</strong></p><p>Don’t have a technology of your own? Bring your scientific, technical or business expertise and join an inventor team through Nucleate’s team-matching process.</p><p>‼️ Applications close on <strong>October 20th 2026</strong>. Apply now at <strong><a href="https://apply.nucleate.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">apply.nucleate.org</a></strong></p><hr><p>We extend our appreciation to the sponsors and partners who directly support the Nucleate Australia chapter. Their commitment strengthens our mission to empower emerging founders and expand the biotech innovation ecosystem. Their contributions help create the open-access programming, community events and founder support that make Nucleate Australia possible.</p><p><strong>Chapter Sponsors:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.unimelb.edu.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">University of Melbourne</a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://www.monash.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Monash University</a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://www.csl.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CSL</a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://www.sydney.edu.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sydney Knowledge Hub</a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://glmr.law/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GLMR</a></strong></p><p><strong>About the Host:</strong></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.nucleate.xyz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nucleate</a></strong> is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering the next generation of biotech leaders. With chapters spanning 41 geographic regions and participation from over 280 academic institutions, Nucleate sparks new intellectual communities and embeds emerging talent within a global biotech community. Through open-access educational programming, Nucleate helps democratise biotech innovation — removing barriers and helping founders concentrate on building transformational technologies.</p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.nucleate.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.nucleate.org</a> for more information and read our <a href="https://nucleate.org/privacy-policy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">privacy policy</a>.</p><p>We thank our <a href="https://nucleate.org/sponsors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HQ supporters</a> for championing our open-access mission and empowering the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs!</p>

<p><strong>About the event: </strong><br><br>Come join us for a Biotech Social Night in Melbourne!</p><p>Looking to connect with Australia’s biotech and life sciences community? Join us for a relaxed evening of drinks and conversation. Whether you’re a researcher, founder, student, or biotech enthusiast, come meet new people, exchange ideas, and build connections beyond the lab.</p><p>We will also be sharing more about the Nucleate Activator Program, including how you can get involved, explore a venture idea, find potential co-founders and take your first steps towards translating science into impact.<br><br>We extend our appreciation to the sponsors and partners who directly support the Nucleate Australia chapter. Their commitment strengthens our mission to empower emerging founders and expand the biotech innovation ecosystem across the state. Their contributions help create the open-access programming, community events, and founder support that make Nucleate Australia possible.</p><p><strong>Chapter Sponsors: </strong><strong><a href="https://www.unimelb.edu.au/?referrer=luma&utm_source=luma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">University of Melbourne</a></strong><strong>, </strong><strong><a href="https://www.monash.edu/?referrer=luma&utm_source=luma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Monash University</a></strong><strong>, </strong><strong><a href="https://www.csl.com/?referrer=luma&utm_source=luma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CSL</a></strong><strong>, </strong><strong><a href="https://www.sydney.edu.au/?referrer=luma&utm_source=luma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sydney Knowledge Hub</a></strong><strong>, </strong><strong><a href="https://glmr.law/?referrer=luma&utm_source=luma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GLMR</a></strong><br><br><strong>About the Host:</strong></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.nucleate.xyz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nucleate</a></strong> is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of biotech leaders. With chapters spanning 41 geographic regions and participation from over 280 academic institutions, Nucleate sparks new intellectual communities and embeds emerging talent within a global biotech community. Through open-access educational programming, Nucleate helps democratize biotech innovation — removing barriers and helping founders concentrate on building transformational technologies. Visit <a href="https://www.nucleate.xyz" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.nucleate.xyz</a> for more information, and visit <a href="https://nucleate.xyz/privacy-policy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://nucleate.xyz/privacy-policy/</a> to read our privacy policy.</p><p>We want to thank our HQ supporters for championing our open-access mission and empowering the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs!</p><p><strong>Platinum:</strong> <a href="https://www.lilly.com/?utm_source=luma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Eli Lilly and Company</a>, <a href="https://www.gene.com/?utm_source=luma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Genentech</a>, <a href="https://www.alnylam.com/?utm_source=luma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Alnylam Pharmaceuticals</a>, <a href="https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en?utm_source=luma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MilliporeSigma</a></p><p><strong>Philanthropic Support:</strong> <a href="https://www.lydahillphilanthropies.org/?utm_source=luma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lyda Hill Philanthropies</a></p><p><strong>Preferred Partners:</strong><em> </em><a href="https://www.pillar.vc/?utm_source=luma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pillar VC</a>, <a href="https://www.aminocollective.com/?utm_source=luma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amino Collective</a>, <a href="https://www.excedr.com/?utm_source=luma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Excedr</a>, <a href="https://mercury.com/partner/nucleate?utm_source=luma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mercury</a>, <a href="https://www.brex.com/?utm_source=luma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brex</a>, <a href="https://fedsprout.com/?utm_source=luma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fedsprout</a></p><p><strong>In-Kind Support:</strong> <a href="https://www.academiclabs.com/?utm_source=luma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AcademicLabs</a>, <a href="https://Lens.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lens.org</a>, <a href="https://www.synbiobeta.com/?utm_source=luma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SynBioBeta</a></p>