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StartNorth Positions Broadmeadows Entrepreneurs for Growth

Hume City Council's coworking space at 12 Dimboola Road supports local startups with training, networking and a dedicated migrant and refugee accelerator.

By Broadmeadows Business Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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StartNorth operates as Broadmeadows' first dedicated coworking and innovation hub at 12 Dimboola Road, directly across from Broadmeadows Railway Station and Broadmeadows Central. The facility provides 24-hour access and runs training programs aimed at startups and scale-ups in Melbourne's north.

The space addresses local needs for professional infrastructure in an area shifting focus toward innovation hubs, assistive technology and STEM education. Council records show membership rose from 20 to 50 participants after the 2021-22 Innovation Festival, with resident businesses creating 22 new local jobs during that period.

Targeted Programs Build Capacity

Hume City Council secured a $46,000 LaunchVic grant to run the StartNorth Migrant & Refugee Program, an accelerator that houses up to 15 startup founders from migrant and refugee backgrounds. The program supplies mentorship and networking alongside workspace access.

A feasibility study is also under way for an assistive technology hub intended to strengthen advanced manufacturing in the north. These initiatives sit alongside the $20 million redevelopment of the Broadmeadows Town Hall, funded by $13 million from council and $7 million from the state, which will add dedicated professional offices and startup space in the Metropolitan Activity Centre.

Next Steps for Local Founders

The Hume Tech School, under construction at the Bendigo Kangan Institute Broadmeadows campus, is scheduled to open in Term 3 2026 and will deliver STEM programs in advanced manufacturing, automation and data analytics. An Able Meet tech meetup is listed for Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at The Meadows Conference and Events Centre.

Founders seeking workspace or program details can contact Hume City Council through its business services channels or visit the StartNorth site at 12 Dimboola Road to review current membership options and upcoming sessions.

This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.

StartNorth Positions Broadmeadows Entrepreneurs for Growth

Targeted Programs Build Capacity

Next Steps for Local Founders

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