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.
Coworking space
Our vibrant Melbourne hub provides a space for innovators, industry leaders, healthcare professionals and investors to meet, connect, collaborate – and access free services and support.
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)
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Location
Located in Melbourne’s CBD, CHICC is your free and accessible coworking space – close to transport, amenities, and 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
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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.
To sign up for coworking, simply enter your details here. Our friendly team will be in touch with everything you need to get started with CHICC.
Yes! Thanks to the support of Victorian Government Department of Jobs, Skills, and Regions (DJSR) and AMMC, membership is free – no strings attached.
Signing up as a CHICC member is easy and hassle-free. We recommend signing up before you come in to save time and help us get to know you.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us, or swing by from Tuesday to Thursday to check out the space and chat to our friendly team.
We run regular events, Expert Workshops, Office Hours and other activities from our Melbourne Innovation Hub.
To stay up to date with what’s happening:
*When you sign up as a member, you’ll automatically be added to our mailing list (feel free to opt-out any time).
We love hearing your feedback. Please contact us with any questions or feedback.
Our coworking space is open every week from Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Come say hello! Once you’re a member, you’ll also be able to check availability and book meeting rooms.
Yes! We welcome you to bring your colleagues and team with you to CHICC, but we kindly request all visitors sign in – and sign up as members upon return.
Once you’re a member, you can book a meeting room and check availability here.
- Meeting Rooms: take your next meeting in one of our bookable, soundproof meeting rooms
- Breakout Spaces: share knowledge and ideas with your industry peers in our collaborative breakout spaces
- Hot desks: get comfy at one of our fully-equipped stations – including a monitor and other computer equipment
- Board Room: host your next team meeting or event in our large board room – extending and retracting to fit your needs
- Kitchen: grab a tea or coffee, have a chat, and enjoy a bite to eat in our fully equipped kitchen
- Recording Equipment: produce your next podcast or capture some content using our audio equipment and backdrop
- High-speed WIFI and printer: stay connected & productive with access to high-speed WIFI and printing
CHICC is powered by ANDHealth and supported by the Victorian Government’s Stronger Medtech Connections Program, implemented by the Australian Medtech Manufacturing Centre (AMMC) and the 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.
Yes! CHICC is the perfect space to host your next meeting or event. We’re happy to accommodate for a wide range of requests, so please get in touch with any questions or requests.
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Enjoy expert workshops, tailored support, resources, networking events and more - at no cost!
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.”
