Business growth programs

Access prioritised pathways to Asia market opportunities

The Nexus and NexStar programs focus on unearthing and accelerating high-tech business growth opportunities in Australia and China

These programs are run annually by ACASE and the City of Melbourne,  in partnership with the City of Nanjing, and Pukou Hi-tech Precinct.

Nexus

Co-designed by ACASE and the City of Melbourne, the Nexus program delivers a unique and prioritised pathway to market for local businesses working in strategic priority areas that are looking to Australia and Asia for their next stages of growth. Current strategic priority areas include:

Smart solutions for zero carbon cities

Digital economy and hi-technities

Health and med-tech

NexStar

Co-designed by ACASE and the City of Melbourne, the NexStar program connects uni students and Australian start-ups to create strategies for Asia market growth opportunities. It is delivered through a series of expert webinars, mentoring, student research, and pitching events.

Expert Workshops

Apply the knowledge

Pitch your strategy

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