Find out how you can connect with government, universities, investors, partners and other businesses in Canberra.

Why connect

Successful businesses in Canberra are highly connected by nature. It’s how we do business. Because Canberra is easy to navigate, you can build a world-class network in less time.

Canberrans are generous with their ideas. Shared learning is a strong feature of our networking events.

In Canberra, you’ll find opportunities to:

• meet potential clients
• generate referrals
• identify partnership or joint venture opportunities
• collaborate, and share knowledge and experience

Build your networks

There are several organisations in Canberra that will help build your network:

• Canberra Innovation Network (CBRIN)
  Hosts a range of networking events
• Canberra Business Chamber
  Provides expert advice, information and resources, and helps build your network
• Canberra Cyber Hub
  Supports the development of a vibrant and globally competitive cyber security sector
• TradeStart
  Helps small and medium-sized exporters through its networks to achieve long-term success in international markets
• Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA)
  Advocates for those in the digital sector and hosts networking events
• Centre for Entrepreneurial Agri-Technology
  Uses research expertise and infrastructure to target real agricultural challenges and hosts events with networking opportunities
• Screen Canberra
  Supports the growth of the ACT screen industry through development and opportunities, and by giving the local screen community a voice
• Lighthouse Business Innovation Centre – Festival of Ambitious Ideas
  Quarterly networking event with guest speakers
• The Mill House Ventures
  Supports the growth and impact of social enterprises
• MeetUp
  Find and join business ‘meet ups’ near you