Victoria’s digital health innovation hub
CHICC is a vibrant community space for the digital & connected health sector, supported by the Victorian Government
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Boosting Victoria’s digital health sector
Driving Victoria's digital and connected health technology sector by leveraging our world-class life sciences, medical devices & technology capabilities to strengthen economic growth, manufacturing capabilities & health system resilience.
The Victorian Connected Health Innovation and Commercialisation Centre (CHICC) is supported by the Australian Medtech Manufacturing Centre and the Victorian Government Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions.
Events and Workshops
Come along to one of our events or workshops, designed specifically for digital and connected health companies.
Past topics include:
- Business strategy development
- Branding and marketing
- International scaling
- Negotiating venture capital financial terms
- Usability engineering and human factors design
- Cybersecurity and risk management
- Clinical trials best practice
- Intellectual property
Office Hours
Get personalised advice from our network of local and international experts in residence (IEIR) across a range of specialised topics.
Past topics and experts include:
- UK Market Access - Jessica Bass and Zara Speller, Oury Clark
- Regulatory Affairs - Paul Clark, Eleven Borders
- Patents and IP - Beata Khaidurova, Patent Attorney, FB Rice
- Cybersecurity - Dev Naren, Business Development and Sector Lead, BSI Group
- Executive Recruitment - Marilyn Jones, mexec
International Experts in Residence (IEIR)
Get tailored support and coaching from highly experienced global leaders – broadening your networks and knowledge.
Past topics and international experts include:
- Venture Capital – Lisa Suennen, Venture Valkyrie (USA)
- Global Leadership and Entrepreneurship – Bill Lucia, Bill Lucia Associates (USA)
- Health Equity and Innovation – Dr. Kate Merton and Dr. Kenneth Bahk, Chicago ARC (USA)
- Global Investment – Andrew Murphy, Erisbeg (UK)
- VC Strategy and Women's Health – Anya Roy, Syrona Health (UK)
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Join our community and support your startup to grow
Join us to scale your impact in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD
Location
Located in Melbourne’s CBD, CHICC is close to transport and amenities, and is in the heart of Australia’s leading digital health state.
Enjoy 100+ coffee shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and green spaces all within walking distance.
Walking distance from Southern Cross and Flagstaff Station, and multiple Tram stops
Bike storage, lockers, and end-of-trip facilities
Come say hello!
We're supporting Victorian digital and connected health founders and teams looking to:
Frequently Asked Questions
CHICC is designed specifically for Victorian-based digital and connected health companies.
It exists to drive the creation and commercialisation of digital and digitally enabled medical technology companies and raise Victoria’s profile as a leading centre for Australia’s fast growing connected health sector.
Yes! We welcome professionals and companies from the broader Australian and international ecosystem, including industry service providers, academic and research institutes, and Government and industry bodies.
Have a question? Contact our friendly team.
We run regular events, Expert Workshops, Office Hours and other activities from our Melbourne Innovation Hub.
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We love hearing your feedback. Please contact us with any questions or feedback.
CHICC is open during active days of program delivery (workshops, events and ANDHealth programs such as Office Hours and ACTIVATE).
We are currently not accepting bookings or walk-ins during other times, unless prior arrangements have been made with the team.
CHICC is powered by ANDHealth and supported by the Victorian Government Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry & Regions.
ANDHealth is Australia’s only organisation specialised in the commercialisation of evidence-based digital health technologies. ANDHealth’s globally unique cooperative commercialisation model has led to significant growth within Australia’s nascent digital health sector and continues to be a driving force for the development of Australia’s capability in evidence-based, regulated, digital health technologies.
ANDHealth is now one of Australia’s leading health technology commercialisation organisations, ranking in the Australian Financial Review’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Health in 2023. Companies participating in its flagship ANDHealth+ program raised $19.70 in new capital and generated $6.70 in new revenues for every dollar invested.
CHICC is one of ANDHealth’s number of programs aimed at developing and commercialising evidence-based digital health technologies in Australia. Find out more about ANDHealth’s programs.
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Testimonials
“CHICC has not only provided us with a brilliant space to work – it’s allowed us to meet other people working in the health tech start-up space.”
“The workshops and events held at CHICC have been incredibly valuable, providing insightful content and meaningful networking opportunities.”
“We’ve been to many of Melbourne’s co-working spaces, but we really feel at home here. As a digital health startup, the CHICC team really understand what we need right now.”
“The exceptional value of CHICC’s Office Hours lies in making such expertise accessible, providing high-quality, practical guidance that significantly benefits participants like us.”
