Celebrating Melbourne's Next Global Innovators

You are invited to join us for the culmination of Nexus 2026, where 8 startups will present their innovative solutions and refined Asia market-entry strategies to a distinguished panel of judges, senior leaders, investors, industry representatives, and government stakeholders.

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with founders, industry leaders, investors, and government representatives during a networking session following the competition. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided.

Nexus 2026: AI-Powered Innovation for Cities

Established in 2019 through a partnership between the City of Melbourne, City of Nanjing, and ACASE, the Nexus Program supports technology companies seeking international growth opportunities across Asia. Through startup competitions, mentoring, export-readiness training, and market engagement opportunities, Nexus equips founders with the knowledge, networks, and capabilities needed to expand into international markets.

This year, more than 60 Melbourne startups applied to participate in the program. Following a highly competitive selection process, 8 startups were selected to participate in the 5-week Asia Market Sprint Program and compete in the Final Pitch Competition.

Date: Wednesday 23 September 2026

Time: 2:45pm registration for a 3pm start; concludes at 5:15pm.

Venue: Yarra Room, Level 2, Melbourne Town Hall, 90–130 Swanston Street, Melbourne

RSVP is essential

This event is proudly hosted by the City of Melbourne in partnership with ACASE, Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute (JITRI) and Nanjing Jingbei New Area.

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