Melbourne Connect is one of Australia's leading innovation precincts bringing together businesses, researchers, government, and entrepreneurs to collaborate, create, and drive innovation.
Powered by The University of Melbourne in partnership with a consortium led by Lendlease, Melbourne Connect offers architecturally designed, purpose-built commercial offices in a prime location close to Melbourne’s CBD.
Fully fitted commercial offices for teams of all sizes – from flexible desks at Melbourne Connect Co-working to private suites for larger organisations. Connect with The University of Melbourne’s extensive networks, access premium amenities, and be part of a purpose-built innovation ecosystem designed to foster collaboration and growth.
Just minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, Melbourne Connect is ideally located close to the University of Melbourne, the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct in Parkville, and Lygon Street, one of the city’s most vibrant destinations for dining and entertainment.
Built on the principle that proximity drives progress, Melbourne Connect places tenants within a research, industry, and innovation ecosystem. Through collaboration and partnerships, organisations unlock opportunities, accelerate discovery, and transform ideas into commercial outcomes.
Melbourne Connect is home to a diverse community of organisations creating impact and achieving meaningful outcomes within the innovation ecosystem.
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At Melbourne Connect, we are purpose-built for collaboration. We host an extensive calendar of more than 300 events each year, from our annual flagship festival, Melbourne Connect Innovation Week, to our regular Meet the Neighbours community gatherings.
Our co-located partners also have access to a dedicated partnerships team that helps them make the most of opportunities within the Melbourne Connect precinct, as well as the wider expertise and infrastructure of one of the University of Melbourne, one of the world’s leading research universities.
Designed by global architecture firm Woods Bagot, Melbourne Connect provides contemporary workspaces designed to support modern organisations. Tenants also have access to 16 bookable meeting rooms equipped with AV infrastructure.
Our flexible event spaces support a range of experiences, from workshops and seminars to conferences, keynote presentations, and exhibitions. With end-to-end event coordination and catering capabilities, we provide the expertise and support to deliver engaging events for teams, clients, and communities.
We offer onsite childcare facilities through our partner, Froebel Carlton Early Learning Centre, providing care for children from six months to five years old.
For active commuters, our premium underground End-of-Trip facility includes secure bicycle storage, a maintenance station, private showers, lockers, and change-room facilities.
Beyond the workplace, tenants benefit from onsite conveniences, including cafés, restaurants, and a mini supermarket, providing easy access to food, coffee, and everyday essentials throughout the day.
Melbourne Connect is located alongside the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus, with several University faculties based onsite. It sits at the gateway to the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, providing access to major research hospitals, the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, the Doherty Institute, and CSL.
Less than one kilometre from Melbourne’s CBD, Melbourne Connect is located on Swanston Street, one of Melbourne’s busiest tram corridors, with direct access to the city via eight tram routes. For those travelling by train, Parkville Station on Grattan Street is just a five-minute walk away.
Melbourne Connect is a purpose-built precinct to support organisations at every stage of growth, from start-ups to enterprise organisations. Our flexible tenancy options range from individual desks at Melbourne Connect Co-working to private suites accommodating up to 200 people.
Organisations can start small and scale within Melbourne Connect as their needs evolve. Our team can work with you to identify the right solution as your organisation grows.
Tenants can connect with talented students and graduates from The University of Melbourne through internships, student projects, job fairs, PhD partnerships, and honorary positions, creating pathways to attract emerging talent.
Beyond recruitment, tenants can collaborate on curriculum design and future-focused skills initiatives that support upskilling, capability building, and the development of future-ready teams within their organisations.
Melbourne Connect is designed with a strong focus on sustainability and operational performance, achieving a 6 Star Green Star Design rating, a 5 Star NABERS Energy rating, and a 4.5 Star NABERS Water rating. These ratings reflect a commitment to efficient building performance, responsible resource use, and creating a more sustainable workplace environment for the Melbourne Connect community.