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AI let's us build faster. But it does not ubderstand what to build.

Innovators & entrepreneurs

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AI let's us build faster. But it does not ubderstand what to build.

Petr Adamek

4 min read

Simulation and relation - Reflections of Negotiating Terms Workshops

Innovators & entrepreneurs

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Simulation and relation - Reflections of Negotiating Terms Workshops

Hear from Nick Jensen as he reflects on the Negotiating Terms Workshops, sharing what came out of the simulations and the lessons worth taking forward.

Nick Jensen

4 min read

Racheal Greaves

CEO, Castlepoint

What's On at CBRIN: Late April and May 2026

Innovators & entrepreneurs

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What's On at CBRIN: Late April and May 2026

The next few weeks at the Canberra Innovation Network are packed with opportunities to learn, connect and grow. Whether you are sharpening your pitch, exploring clean energy solutions or looking for your next investor conversation, there is something here for every stage of your journey.

CBRIN

4 min read

Innovators & entrepreneurs

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Event Recap: Launch of the Handbook of Innovation Ecosystems

A panel discussion at CBRIN brought together Canberra's leaders to reflect on a decade of ecosystem building — and to look ahead at the opportunities and challenges that remain. Wednesday 8 April 2026, CBRIN, Level 5, Canberra Book launch: Handbook of Innovation Ecosystems

CBRIN

7 min read

Innovators & entrepreneurs

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Common Myths about Raising Capital

Shows like Shark Tank and Silicon Valley have glamourised the entrepreneurial journey, with one of the commonly believed tropes being that successful startups need to raise money from venture capital. Having met and worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs at different stages, here are some common misconceptions around raising capital.

Irene Zhen

3 min read

TEDxCanberraAdventure: Awakening City Hill is a Wrap!

Innovators & entrepreneurs

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TEDxCanberraAdventure: Awakening City Hill is a Wrap!

Participants from across Canberra's design, planning, architecture, construction and community sectors worked in teams to develop practical, permissible activation concepts for City Hill - the heritage-listed parkland at the heart of Griffin's original city plan.

CBRIN

2 min read

Innovators & entrepreneurs

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Pinary Capital - The Takeaway Ed. 11

One of the things we love about the Canberra innovation ecosystem is the community that shows up for it. Each month, Pinary Capital joins us at First Wednesday Connect and shares thier honest take on the pitches and the broader startup landscape.

Pinary Capital

1 min read

Navitas x CBRIN Partnership announcement

Innovators & entrepreneurs

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Navitas x CBRIN Partnership announcement

We are delighted to announce that the Canberra Innovation Network has partnered with Navitas Skilled Futures (NSF) to support their work with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in the ACT.

Jack Cassidy

1 min read

Innovators & entrepreneurs

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Ten years of Idea to Impact Workshops

From the start the workshops have centred around lean startup principles like exploring and refining value proposition by engaging with customers. This hasn’t changed. While we have made many refinements some of our current slides are unchanged since 2015.

Craig Davis

3 min read

Accelerating Canberra's Energy Transition

Innovators & entrepreneurs

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Accelerating Canberra's Energy Transition

With assistance from the ACT Government under the Energy Innovation Fund, the initiative aims to strengthen and consolidate Canberra’s energy innovation ecosystem as we work towards net-zero.

Jack Cassidy

2 min read

Human Connection. Relationships. Customers.

Innovators & entrepreneurs

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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.

Petr Adamek

5 min read

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