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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What's coming up?
If you would like to see the type of events that take place at CHICC please view our past events on our events page.
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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.”
