Find out how to connect with government, universities, investors, partners and other businesses in Canberra.

Why connect

Canberra has a collaborative business community. Businesses are connected and supportive.

Here, you can grow your networks quickly and build enduring partnerships to solve problems. We embrace new businesses and we’ll welcome you.

In Canberra, you’ll find opportunities to:

• meet potential clients
• generate referrals
• identify partnership or joint venture opportunities
• collaborate, and share knowledge and experience.

Build your networks

Our connected ecosystems support startups to high growth businesses, and many of our best ideas come when smart, driven people meet across sectors.

Several organisations in Canberra will help build your network:

• Canberra Innovation Network (CBRIN)
  Hosts a range of networking events.
• Canberra Business Chamber
  Provides expert advice, information and resources, and helps build your network.
• Canberra Cyber Hub
  Supports developing a vibrant and globally competitive cyber security sector.
• TradeStart
  Helps small and medium-sized exporters through its networks to achieve long-term success in international markets.
• Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA)
  Advocates for those in the digital sector and hosts networking events.
• Agrifood Innovation Institute (AFII)
• Uses research expertise and infrastructure to target real agricultural challenges and hosts events with networking opportunities.
• Screen Canberra
  Helps local and visiting productions through funding, initiatives. It also connects producers with the local industry and locations.
• Lighthouse Business Innovation Centre
  Hosts regular workshops and networking events with guest speakers, including the Festival of Ambitious Ideas.
• The Mill House Ventures
  Supports the growth and impact of social enterprises.
• MeetUp
  Find and join business ‘meet ups’ near you.