What we’re about
Melbourne Silicon Beach (MSB) is the Melbourne community of Silicon Beach Group Ltd., a “for purpose” company with a mission to “Empower Founders” around Australia and propel us to #2 startup nation in the world by 2025. We are an informal group for anyone interested in founding or working in startups, dev/design in web/mobile tech, IoT, freelancing, investing or working with people in that space. We are a diverse bunch covering all ages, backgrounds and first point of call for newcomers to the startup community in Melbourne.
Have a look at our brand new website (currently in public beta). Add your startup, app, project to the site. Got something to say? Join the conversation on Silicon Beach Oz Slack channel.
Watch past 90second pitches and all our past events on our YouTube channel Silicon Beach TV.
Our regular monthly MSB Pitch Night happens on the first Thursday night of every month (except January). They usually attract around 100 - 150 Silicon Beachers. They are FREE networking events purposely kept very unstructured, so that our members can chat and get to know each other over a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).
Main feature is the 90 second pitch segment where anyone is encouraged to pitch their idea, startup, app or whatever. This is an excellent way to get used to pitching and get feedback from a bunch of non judgemental peers. While we call it a Pitch Night, it’s more of an Open Mic Night for anyone in the startup community or provide products and/or services to startups.
We also host Open Coworking Days (OCWDs), Lunch & Learns at OCWDs, educational events and collaborations with our Sponsors & Partners. We are not funded by governments or any grants. Sponsorships are what keeps us going. Here’s our Sponsor Deck.
MSB is about you, we provide you the platform that will enable you to be that awesome startup founder, tech founder, coder, freelancer or whoever you want to be.
Join us and help us make Australia the #2 ranked startup nation in the world by 2025. That’s our BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal). We are currently #5 [source: Startup Blink]
Melbourne Silicon Beach
Empowering Founders
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Exclusive R&D Grant Webinar with Ex-government auditor and Trent ScheirsLink visible for attendees
An exclusive opportunity for all Silicon Beach Start up members, presenting the Research and Development Tax Incentive (R&DTI) Webinar. Register here to secure your spot as there will be limited numbers due to time for the Q/A with the ex-government auditor at the end, click here: Silicon Beach Webinar
Join Grant Helps director, Trent Scheirs, and an Ex-government official who worked for both AusIndustry and audited grant applications for 18 years at Austrade, unlocking critical insights into Australia’s largest government grant program and how auditors think!
Did you know you could receive a cash reimbursement of up to 43.5% back for expenses you incurred last financial year? The R&DTI program aims to foster innovation in Australian companies, letting you significantly reduce costs while advancing your products, software or new technologies.
In just 1 HOUR, you'll gain expert guidance on:
👉 A comprehensive breakdown of program requirements, compliance and record-keeping
👉 Exclusive insights into how government grant auditors think and what they are looking for
👉 Strategies to MAXIMISE your R&DTI claims
👉 Real-world case studies that prove it's all possible!
👉 Q/A with an ex-government grant auditor
🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: October 10th, 12pm
Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity. Silicon Beach Webinar to Secure Your Spot today.
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We look forward to seeing you at the webinar and assisting you on your funding journey. - Founders Walk (Melbourne)Carlton Gardens, Carlton, VI
## Event Description
Every month a bunch of founders go for a walk then coffee/brunch. That's it. That's the event. Come along!
## About this Event
Plan:
9 am - Meet near the pin shown on the map, near the Imax on the left of the Melbourne Museum entrance. Then walk together for 40 minutes to 1 hour.10 am - Travel to a nearby restaurant for brunch/coffee
10:15 am - Have brunch/coffee at Brunetti's Carlton.
11:00 am - Wrap up and start to leave
All founders & creators (freelancers) are welcome to join.Please note you have to RSVP on Humantix to attend. Thanks!
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