Human Connection. Relationships. Customers.

For startups and high-ambition innovation companies, one thing is increasingly obvious: your competitive advantage is no longer just about your product or technology. Human connections, relationships and presence with customers are the new driving forces.

Early retirement doesn't mean never working again

When you are financially independent, you have plenty of choices. So when Serina was asked if she wanted to return to her old job for a short-term contract that was full-time in the office, she said yes.

Check out how an ANU startup is about to change hardware as we know it

Barbell Foods adventure, authenticity and biltong

Top 5 reasons to join a coworking space

There are so many benefits to coworking; Here are the things we love most about working up on Level 5, 1 Moore Street.

BoomBox Booth DJ in a box with Dan Rawson, Founder & Director of BoomBox Industries

We had the pleasure of attending the Idea to Impact 10-week workshop with Dan Rawson, Founder & Director of BoomBox Industries, and no lie – this guy nailed it. Before the program had finished he had the emcee on the phone with CEOs to spruik the business.

Canberra start-up changing the world of 3D printing

Canberra advanced technology startup Syenta has been listed among top ten 3D printing startups to watch by 3D print.com, an online magazine that covers industry stories to help investors, enterprises, and decision-makers understand and tap into the potential of the rapidly growing additive manufacturing sector.

New ANU hub to support First Nations innovators

The Australian National University (ANU) has launched a new Indigenous-led innovation hub to develop long-term partnerships and collaborations with First Nations businesses and communities, which already contribute billions of dollars to the Australian economy.

Canberra companies named in AFR's list of Australia's 50 most innovative

The Australian Financial Review last week released its list of Australia’s 50 most innovative companies for 2016, with Canberra based companies Thinkplace and Seeing Machines both making the list, placing 19 and 27 respectively.

8 Innovative Canberra Businesses Awarded $237,000 through the Innovation Connect Grant Program

$237,000 awarded to 8 local innovation businesses in the second round of the 2025 ICON Grant. Three of the funded projects are led by local female founders.

So, you’re thinking of coming along to a Female Founders event?

Excellent choice. You’re about to join a community that’s equally inspiring, energising, and to be perfectly honest, sometimes overwhelming in the best possible way.

AI Colab: Action Cluster Ignition Collab Lab

Participants examined seven key landscape rehydration techniques across a range of contexts throughout the workshop, sharing their experiences and building a group understanding of the high-level issues that need to be addressed.

ACTNRM Rehydration Collab Lab

Participants examined seven key landscape rehydration techniques across a range of contexts throughout the workshop, sharing their experiences and building a group understanding of the high-level issues that need to be addressed.

Swiss Embassy Innovation and Trust Hackathon

CBRIN partnered with the Embassy of Switzerland to deliver a two-part innovation program exploring the theme of trust and innovation in the modern day.

SpaceHack 2023

Calling earthlings excited by all things space and space technology! CBRIN has teamed up with UNSW Canberra to launch SpaceHack 2023, a 2 day challenge to develop out of this world ideas.

Not-For-Profit Innovation Forum

CBRIN partnered with Hands Across Canberra, the University of Canberra and a coalition of sector, research and government partners to deliver the inaugural Not-for-Profit Collaborative Innovation Forum. The forum brought together community organisations, funders, researchers and innovators to build innovation capability in the NFP sector, with loneliness selected as the first annual challenge theme.

Got an innovation idea? This new pilot will help you build it

Sixteen Canberra inventors will soon have the means to bring their visions to life, thanks to a new grants program by the capital’s leading innovation institutions.

2025 End of Year Message from the CEO

With over 250 events, across all sectors and stages of maturity of firms, close to 10,000 participants in those events, over 20 programs targeting different needs across the ecosystem, CBRIN brings together people to create an environment in which you can access mentors, customers, partners, investors, collaborators, makers, creatives, researchers, students and other talent and connections.

Canberra innovator turns natural waste products into useful home compostable items

In December 2020, ANU Research School of Chemistry PhD student Ashwani Kumar set out to achieve the seemingly impossible.

Jack Cassidy: 10 Weeks Isn't 10 Weeks

This post is about how I’ve grown in my role, what I’ve learned, and why I’m so enthusiastic about embracing change. Spoiler alert: it pays dividends to lean into new experiences and be comfortable with not having all the answers.

SME Business Accelerator: Unlocking Potential for Canberra's SMEs

The Accelerator, is the cornerstone of the Canberra Innovation Network’s support to local small businesses to use innovation methods to create better business outcomes.

Griffin Accelerator

Over the past decade, the GRIFFIN Accelerator has been a cornerstone for entrepreneurship in Canberra, connecting driven founders with seasoned local mentors. By pairing founders with mentors, providing investment, and pushing them to scale ambitiously, the program has become an integral part of our ecosystem.

What Is Innovation ACT?

InnovationACT is an entrepreneurship competition for students and researchers who are looking to gain experience in the world of business.

Canberra’s OX Rooms joins GRIFFIN Accelerator Program to drive innovation, efficiency, and security in real estate transactions

OX Rooms delivers unprecedented transparency for buying and selling real estate to agents, lawyers, buyers and sellers setting the stage for industry-wide transformation.

The Power of Community in Coworking

Coworking spaces have become thriving communities that encourage innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

9 Local Female led businesses receive funding to launch their innovative projects

Turning your Idea to Impact with these innovation skills: Workshop Series with fresh content for 2025

10 Innovative Canberra Businesses Awarded $276,500 through the Innovation Connect Grant Program

First Wednesday Connect Pitch List October 2025

Meet the team: Kate Stevens

Australian Catholic University Joins CBRIN as Education Partner

Canberra innovation ecosystem recognised at Global Triple E Awards

ACT Winners of iAwards25: Australia’s longest running innovation recognition program

Coworking at CBRIN and raising capital: some success stories

What It Feels Like to Build an Innovation Company in Canberra?

Challenging journey in a highly supportive ecosystem. What does it take to build an innovation-first entrepreneurial venture in Canberra?

What is the SME Business Accelerator?

Connect with the Canberra Innovation Community

Canberra scale-ups have a new home base in the heart of the city

2024 End of year CEO message

We create impact together as a collective of entrepreneurs, innovators, business owners, educators, researchers, partners, mentors, investors, government and community organisations.

Phillipa Leggo – Where are they now?

We sat down with Phillipa Leggo, to hear about what has changed since we last interviewed her about the SCOTT LEGGO business.

PV Labs: Leading Australia in solar renewable energy

As the ACT moves to net-zero emissions by 2045, Canberra’s innovative start-up culture is well placed to help meet this target. We spoke with Lawrence McIntosh, co-founder and director of PV Labs, on how the Energy Innovation Fund is supporting Canberra companies in the transition to renewable energy.

HYREA: Driving a hydrogen powered Canberra

The ACT transitions to net-zero emissions by 2045, Canberra’s strong and vibrant energy innovation and start up culture is well placed to help reach this target. HYREA, a Canberra-based technology pioneer working to make green hydrogen a viable alternative to fossil fuel, is contributing to this goal with the help of the ACT Government’s Energy Innovation Fund (the Fund).

Fatigue Hack

Fatigue Hack, a 48-hour hackathon organised by CBRIN and the Australian Trucking Association in 2018. Seeking solutions to address and manage fatigue in long-haul drivers, Fatigue Hack brought together nine teams to tackle the challenge.