What startup events are on in Melbourne in 2026?
There are 2 startup and VC events coming up in Melbourne, plus 3 online events Melbourne founders can join. Melbourne is home to Victoria's startup ecosystem — LaunchVic programs, university accelerators, and one of the most active founder communities in the country. This list is curated by NUVC — an AI intelligence platform for private markets — and updated weekly.
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Melbourne events in October 20263 events
OWN Conference 2026 — One Roof Women's National Conference
National conference series for women founders and business owners travelling across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Fireside chats, roundtable breakouts, and optional VIP dinner. 2026 dates TBC — 2025 ran Sep–Oct.
Startmate Accelerator Demo Day 2026
Startmate's flagship Demo Day — accelerator cohort pitches to 1,000+ investors, operators, and founders. Program runs Jul 27 – Oct 16. Date TBC (final week of program).
FALL VENTURE Forum 2026
Virtual forum for early-to-growth-stage startups (to Series B) in Tech, Life Sciences, AI and Cleantech: panels and presentations Oct 21, 1:1 investor matchmaking all week.
Melbourne events in November 20261 event
GRIC2026 — Japan's Largest Growth Industry Conference
Japan's largest conference for growth industries. 12,000+ registrations. Online sessions 4–5 Nov; in-person + online at Shibuya Hikarie Hall on 6 Nov. Connects startups, corporations, and investors with the theme 'Taking Japan's Startup Ecosystem Global'. Free tickets available.
Date TBC1 event
Wade VC Fundamentals — Self-Paced Introduction to VC
Clear, practical introduction to early-stage venture capital. Self-paced online modules covering how VC works, deal evaluation, and portfolio construction. $749.
Melbourne startup events — common questions
What startup events are on in Melbourne in 2026?
The NUVC events calendar lists 2 upcoming in-person startup and VC events in Melbourne, plus 3 online events Melbourne founders can join — pitch nights, accelerator demo days, investor networking, and workshops. See nuvc.ai/events/melbourne.
Where can founders pitch to investors in Melbourne?
Melbourne hosts regular pitch nights and demo days — 1 are currently listed on the NUVC calendar. Each listing includes the date, venue, host, and a registration link.
How do I sync Melbourne startup events to Google Calendar?
Subscribe to the free per-city feed at nuvc.ai/api/events/calendar.ics?city=melbourne — new Melbourne events auto-sync to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook.
Who curates this events list?
The calendar is curated by NUVC, an AI intelligence platform for private markets that helps founders get investor-ready and helps investors screen deals. 5 upcoming events are currently listed for Melbourne.
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