The Monthly Meetup of our Innovation Ecosystem
What is First Wednesday Connect?
First Wednesday Connect (FWC) is a regular monthly networking event that aims to broaden the innovation ecosystem in Canberra and encourage collaboration.
Networking
Meet founders, researchers, investors, students and professionals from across Canberra’s innovation community. The format is casual and designed to make it easy to start conversations and build useful connections.
One minute pitches
A rapid series of one-minute pitches where entrepreneurs and project teams introduce what they’re working on that is relevant to the innovation community. It’s a quick way to scan new ventures, find collaboration points, access opportunities and stay across what’s happening in entrepreneurship / innovation in Canberra.
Everyone's welcome
You don’t need a startup, business plan or technical background to take part. The event is open to anyone curious about innovation in Canberra and interested in contributing to a supportive, practical community. Bring a friend but do not hesitate - register and engage in conversations.
The Metrics of First Wednesday Connect
First Wednesday Connect in Time
Have a look at the amazing metrics of First Wednesday Connects.
24,484
FWC registrations between 2015 and 2025.
16
Different locations where FWC was held across member and partner sites.
116
FWC events between 2015 and 2025
>1,500
sixty second pitches across all events
Who is this event for?
Anyone in or interested in our innovation ecosystem.
2026 Date | Partner and Location
February | City and Environment Directorate, ACT Government, Dickson
4 March | Canberra Institute of Technology, Woden
1 April | Australian Catholic University, Watson
6 May | Australian National University, ANU Campus
6 June | Canberra Innovation Network, Level 5, 1 Moore Street
1 July | ACT Government, London Cirtuit
5 August | University of New South Wales Canberra, Reid
2 September | Academy of Interactive Entertainment, Watson
7 October | University of Canberra / Cyber Hub, Ann Harding Centre, Bruce
4 November | Canberra's Innovation Showcase, TBD
2 December | CBRIN End of Year, Level 4, 1 Moore Street, Canberra
Events
Upcoming First Wednesday Connect
Register to experience networking and connection with the innovation ecosystem.
First Wednesday Connect March 2026
- 4 March 2026