Startup services

As well as providing access to our two free co-working facilities, ACU Co-Lab offers students, entrepreneurs and small-to-medium-sized enterprises help to develop and grow their businesses.

Coworking Space

ACU's Co-Lab Coworking Spaces at North Sydney and Strathfield aim to support students, staff, alumni, startups and small-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) who are working on innovative projects or business ideas.

Our aim is to provide a flexible, creative and inclusive space that is supported by technology and encourages collaboration and sharing of resources.

Currently, the Coworking Space is at no fee, offering:

• free working space
• secure swipe card access
• free high speed WiFi
• 7 days/week access
• printing, scanning and photocopying*
• 3D printer*
• complimentary tea and coffee
• locker spaces*
• access to collaborative meeting spaces
• participation in related events to support business networking
• partnership opportunities with Law and Business students for work integrated learning projects.

* Subject to availability and/or additional charges

To foster a community of collaboration and innovation within the space, we host and link with local events, including speaker events, workshops, mentor groups and networking events.

Locations

• North Sydney - Ground Floor at 33 Berry Street, North Sydney.
• Strathfield - Ground floor Edward Clancy Building at 167-169 Albert Road, Strathfield

If you have any queries, please contact collaborate@acu.edu.au

Work-integrated learning opportunities

Co-Lab fosters a real-world learning experience for both ACU students and our resident start-ups.

ACU students have an opportunity to gain work experience on campus with start-ups and SMEs operating at our North Sydney and Strathfield innovation hubs.

Our registered start-ups are provided access to both undergraduate and postgraduate student networks who may be able to provide skill-sets in the areas of:

• information technology and systems
• visual arts and design
• law
• technology (industrial, wood, metal, textiles)
• business (HR, marketing, administration, events, accounting)
• health and exercise sciences
• leadership and management.