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 conversation, there is something here for every stage of your journey.
Here is your guide to what is coming up.
Tuesday 21 April, 9:00 AM | CBRIN Level 5
Thinking about raising capital? This workshop puts you in the room where deals take shape. Led by experienced venture investors, participants work through a realistic termsheet negotiation covering valuation, liquidation preferences and board composition. It is one of the most practical sessions CBRIN runs for founders considering angel or venture investment. Past participants have walked away with a far sharper understanding of how investment deals actually work, and what to watch out for before signing.
Wednesday 22 April, 1:00 PM | CBRIN Level 5
Part of the Idea to Impact Workshop Series, this session helps founders clarify the value they deliver to customers. You will refine your value proposition, work on your business model and start building a pitch that resonates with different audiences. The workshops are hands on and collaborative, designed so you leave with something you can use straight away. Whether you are just starting out or looking to sharpen your message, this is a great place to pressure test your thinking with facilitators and peers.
Thursday 30 April, 7:30 AM | CBRIN Level 5
Start the day with a room full of ambitious small business leaders. The SME Breakfast brings together local business owners and operators for conversation, connection and shared insight. It is a relaxed way to expand your network and hear from others navigating similar challenges. Grab a coffee, grab a seat and start your morning with purpose.
Wednesday 6 May, 5:00 PM | Birch Building, ANU
Canberra's flagship innovation networking event heads to the ANU Birch Building for May. First Wednesday Connect draws around 200 entrepreneurs, investors, researchers and creatives each month. The format is simple and energising, with a high intensity pitch blitz from emerging ventures followed by open networking. It is the best place in Canberra to discover new ideas, meet potential collaborators and plug into the innovation community. Free to attend and open to everyone.
Thursday 7 May, 1:00 PM | CBRIN Level 5
The second workshop in the Accelerating Canberra's Energy Transition (ACET) series tackles one of the most pressing challenges in our energy system. Grid resilience and peak demand management are critical to the ACT's transition to net zero emissions by 2045. This session connects researchers, industry professionals and energy innovators to explore practical solutions for strengthening our grid and managing demand. Funded through the ACT Government's Energy Innovation Fund, the ACET program is building an energy innovation ecosystem right here in Canberra.
Tuesday 12 May, 12:00 PM | CBRIN Level 4
A lunchtime session dedicated to empowering women in business and innovation. The Female Founders roundtable format brings together aspiring and established entrepreneurs with experienced mentors and industry leaders. It is a space for open conversation, shared learning and genuine connection. CBRIN's Female Founders events consistently sell out, so secure your spot early. Lunch is included, and the series is open to all who want to support women led innovation in Canberra.
Wednesday 20 May, 1:00 PM | CBRIN Level 5
The growth focused session in the Idea to Impact Workshop Series dives into what it takes to scale. You will explore lean marketing for startups, sales processes that actually work and the metrics that matter most. Every successful company needs to make customer sales, especially when it comes to growth. This workshop equips you with practical tools and frameworks to drive your business forward.
Ready to Get Involved?
Head to cbrin.com.au/events to register for any of these events. If you are new to CBRIN and not sure where to start, book a free 30 minute intro meeting with the team. We will help you find the right opportunities and connections for wherever you are on your journey.
