Co-Working Spaces
Creative Cubes
Design-led co-working spaces across Melbourne including Richmond, Cremorne, and Carlton. Flexible memberships suited to creative and tech businesses.
Website: creativecubes.co
Inspire9
Melbourne’s longest-running startup co-working space in Richmond, known for its strong community and regular founder events.
Website: inspire9.com
Melbourne Connect
Purpose-built innovation precinct in Carlton powered by the University of Melbourne. Offers co-working, tenancies, event spaces, and access to The Creator Space maker facility. Ideal for startups seeking university research collaboration.
Website: melbconnect.com.au
Sanders Place
Award-winning co-working space in Richmond for impact-focused businesses. Heritage-converted building with flexible memberships, meeting rooms, and a community of startups, investors, and social enterprises.
Website: sandersplace.com.au
Stone & Chalk
A national innovation hub with a Melbourne presence, focused on fintech, emerging technology, and scaleups. Provides workspace, programs, and corporate connections.
Website: stoneandchalk.com.au
StartSpace
A State Library Victoria initiative providing free workspace and resources for early-stage founders, including mentoring, workshops, and access to business collections.
Website: startspace.slv.vic.gov.au
Tank Stream Labs
A curated workspace for tech startups and scaleups, offering private offices, dedicated desks, and event spaces. Part of a national network focused on connecting founders with investors and corporates.
Website: tankstreamlabs.com
The Commons
Flexible co-working spaces across Melbourne with a strong focus on community and wellness. Offers hot desks, dedicated desks, and private offices with a hospitality-driven approach.
Website: thecommons.com.au
The Hubspot (Melbourne)
Co-working and collaboration space designed for entrepreneurs and small businesses, offering desks, meeting rooms, and networking opportunities.
Website: thehubspot.com.au
WeWork
Global co-working provider with multiple Melbourne locations, offering flexible workspace from hot desks to full floors, plus meeting rooms and event spaces.
Website: wework.com
Lab Spaces
CoLabs
Shared laboratory space for biotech, medtech, and life sciences startups. Fully equipped wet labs and office space with flexible terms for early-stage companies.
Website: colabs.com.au
Eastern Innovation
Dry and wet lab spaces in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs for biotech, medtech, and advanced manufacturing startups, alongside co-working and business support services.
Website: eibc.net.au
Jumar Bioincubator
Australia’s first biotech incubator, co-located with a leading biopharmaceutical company. Backed by CSL, WEHI, and the University of Melbourne, providing wet lab space and commercialisation support in Melbourne’s Biomedical Precinct.
Website: jumarbio.com
Monash Innovation Labs
Wet laboratory facilities for startups and researchers at Monash University’s Clayton campus, with access to shared equipment and university expertise.
Website: monash.edu/monash-innovation-labs
The Creator Space
A prototyping and maker space at Melbourne Connect in Parkville, offering access to 3D printers, laser cutters, electronics equipment, and fabrication tools.
Website: melbconnect.com.au/community/thecreatorspace
Regional Spaces
Frankston South Entrepreneurs Hub (FSEH)
A co-working and incubator space supporting startups and small businesses in Melbourne’s south-east, offering desk space, meeting rooms, and business development programs.
Website: fseh.org.au
Sharing Shed (Geelong & Ballarat)
Community maker spaces offering access to tools, equipment, and workshops. Associated with Runway Geelong and supports regional entrepreneurs and makers.
Website: sharingshed.au