Creative Destruction Lab Melbourne

Monash Business School has partnered with Creative Destruction Lab to create a locus for early stage, deep-technology ventures in Australia and the Asia-Pacific.

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Facts and figures

  • $51B equity value created in AUD

  • 14 global sites at top universities

  • 7,500+ founders supported

  • 900+ alumni companies

Welcome to CDL-Melbourne

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How CDL-Melbourne startups learn to commercialise their innovative tech

Alok Kulkarni, founder and CEO of technology company Cyara, says his guidance focuses on developing a go-to-market strategy – a step-by-step plan to bring a new product to market and drive demand.

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How CDL-Melbourne connects deep-tech startups with leading global experts

Professor Joanna Batstone, a leading global expert on AI, data analytics and technology, says she joined CDL-Melbourne as a mentor to pass on her 20 years of experience to the next generation of founders and ventures.

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How CDL-Melbourne helps startups like PlanBlue solve early deep tech problems

PlanBlue CEO and co-founder Dr Joost den Haan, whose company provides seafloor data, maps and insights, says CDL helps startups discover alternative ways to solve problems that arise from being a new and innovative deep-tech business.

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How CDL-Melbourne exposes startups like Jupiter Ionics to high value knowledge

Dr Charlie Day, founder and CEO of green electrochemical cell company Jupiter Ionics, says CDL is different from other accelerator programs as it efficiently exposes startups to high-value knowledge.

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Helping Asia-Pacific ventures like HackHunter build something massive

“The big challenge I’m facing with my company is how to scale quickly, globally.” Meet Tracie Thompson, founder of HackHunter, and hear how CDL-Melbourne is supercharging her big vision.

About us

CDL-Melbourne is part of a global network of university-affiliated programs, combining cutting-edge research with entrepreneurial rigour. At Monash Business School, founders benefit from access to leading economists, expert faculty, and unique learning opportunities at the intersection of science and business.

CDL Prime

Our Prime stream supports ambitious founders working on frontier technologies — from automation and energy to advanced materials and health. CDL-Melbourne welcomes ventures that align with Monash University’s research strengths and Australia's national innovation priorities.

News

Explore stories and updates highlighting how CDL is accelerating the commercial success of breakthrough science and technology, from investment wins to global partnerships.

CDL global community

With 14 locations, CDL brings together a curated network of mentors, investors, and scientists to help early-stage companies scale. Each location offers tailored programming to meet regional strengths and global opportunities.

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BEX3195 Creative Destruction Lab Prime

CDL for undergraduate students

Our new undergraduate experiential learning unit offers an in-depth exploration of the innovation economy, focusing on ventures at the intersection of science, entrepreneurship, and societal impact.

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