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Melbourne, Victoria has firmly established itself as Australia’s innovation powerhouse, drawing in talent, investment and groundbreaking ideas from around the world. Its ecosystem is home to startups, scaleups and unicorns, creating a dynamic and supportive environment for businesses to launch, expand and thrive on a global scale.
This dynamic city is the ultimate study destination for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators ready to transform their ideas into tomorrow’s successful ventures.
3,800+ startups, scaleups and unicorns
$143 billion startup ecosystem
Victoria excels in Agtech, Healthtech, Sportstech and Fintech
1/3 of all startups supported by the Victorian Government through LaunchVic
Entrepreneurship as an international student in Victoria
Victoria is a premier destination for international students interested in entrepreneurship, offering:
- World-class education: Access to leading universities and institutions with specialised courses in business, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
- A diverse, inclusive culture: A multicultural environment where international students can connect, collaborate and thrive.
- Thriving startup ecosystem: Victoria is home to a supportive startup community with accelerators, mentors, and networking opportunities for budding entrepreneurs.
- Opportunities for growth: From incubators to government programs, there are countless resources to help turn innovative ideas into real-world ventures.
LaunchVic: Victoria's Startup Agency
LaunchVic is a government-backed initiative dedicated to growing global-ready entrepreneurial talent. It supports international students by:
- funding programs that develop entrepreneurial and practical career skills
- offering leadership programs and mentorship opportunities to emerging innovators and potential investors
- creating networking opportunities for students to connect with startups, researchers and investors.
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[On screen, numbers counting down appear from 10 down to 1]
Voice over: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and lift off.
[Loud, up-beat music visuals zooming in to Melbourne on map of Victoria, text on screen: Victoria's start up sector is growing.
[Text on screen: 16 X in just 6 years. Same size as Tel Aviv in 2016. Visuals of laneway art, bikes and trams. Start up posters on laneway bricks.]
[Text on screen: Scaleups and unicorns. Visuals of Flinder's Street Station at night. Text: Now worth $91 billion early stage value up 56% in 1 year. $23.6 billion to $37 billion.}
[Visuals of busy Melbourne shopping street, text: 3,200+ Victorian startups, 1,300 created since 2020. Scenes over Melbourne's rooftops.]
[Text on screen: 52,000+ people employed. Top 25 ecosystem for talent, experience. Recognised for B2B enterprise tech, Health tech, Fintech, Media and entertainment. Startups, scaleups, unicorns. Start, grow, succeed here.]
[Launchvic words and icon on screen with text: Fuelling the startup state.]
Explore Melbourne’s startup and entrepreneurship opportunities
When you choose Victoria as your study destination, you’re not just furthering your education—you’re stepping into a world-leading startup ecosystem where ideas are transformed into lasting success.
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