Browse co-working spaces, wet labs, and maker spaces across Victoria. Use the directory below to find the right workspace for your stage, sector, and location.

 

What is a co-working space?
A co-working space is a shared office where startups and businesses can rent desks or offices and access shared amenities. It also provides opportunities to network, collaborate, and connect with others in the local startup community.

What is a wet lab?
A wet lab is a specialised laboratory for hands-on scientific work using chemicals, liquids, or biological materials. It enables experiments such as cell culture, testing, and analysis in a safe, regulated environment.

What is a maker space?
A maker space is a shared workshop where people can design and build physical products using specialised tools and equipment. It supports rapid prototyping and hands-on experimentation for hardware-focused founders and innovators.

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