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About the event:
Come join us for a Biotech Social Night in Melbourne!
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.
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.
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.
Chapter Sponsors: University of Melbourne, Monash University, CSL, Sydney Knowledge Hub, GLMR
About the Host:
Nucleate 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 www.nucleate.xyz for more information, and visit https://nucleate.xyz/privacy-policy/ to read our privacy policy.
We want to thank our HQ supporters for championing our open-access mission and empowering the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs!
Platinum: Eli Lilly and Company, Genentech, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, MilliporeSigma
Philanthropic Support: Lyda Hill Philanthropies
Preferred Partners: Pillar VC, Amino Collective, Excedr, Mercury, Brex, Fedsprout
In-Kind Support: AcademicLabs, Lens.org, SynBioBeta
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Nucleate Australia Happy Hour: Activator Open Q&A is a free independent taking place on Friday, October 16, 2026 at State of Grace, 27 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Melbourne, Australia. This independent is organised by Nucleate Global Events Calendar. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. The event runs for approximately 5 hours.
Join this independent over 5 hours for an engaging session of learning, discussion, and networking with fellow attendees.
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