Brunswick
306 Albert Street, Brunswick VIC, 3056
Making Space for Bio-Led Innovation in Merri Bek
Located in the heart of Brunswick, CoLabs Australia, it is perfectly positioned at the intersection of creativity, innovation, and community. We’re a mere minute walk from the Brunswick train station and 4 minutes from the Number 19 Tram. We’re 5 km from Melbourne CBD and only 18 km from Melbourne airport, which is a big win.
Merri-Bek Council also asked us why Brunswick, so we told them!
Unit 1
- 280 m2 office space
- 12 co-working desks (4 available)
- 18 pax office (leased)
- 2 pax office (leased)
- 3 pax office (leased)
- 3 pax office (leased)
- 3 quiet rooms
- Kitchen, BBQ
- Meeting/Board Room/Multi-Function Room
- Podcasting, Photography and Videography Kit and Services Available
Unit 17
- 180 m2 PC2 lab space
- 17 lab benches
- 6 co-working desks
- Kitchen with Dual induction hotplates
- One private lab pod (4-6 lab benches)
Unit 20
- Two Private Lab Pods of 100m2 each (both are currently under lease)
- Engineering Pod (currently leased)
Ecosystem
BioQuisitive
This civic science laboratory is a hub for grassroots scientific exploration and learning, focusing on supporting initiatives with positive social and environmental outcomes. CoLabs’ proximity to BioQuisitive fosters a culture of shared knowledge and experimentation between both communities, strengthening Melbourne’s bio-led innovation ecosystem.
Want to join our community? Check out our Discord.
Engineering & Fabrication
With a high concentration of engineering workshops and fabrication facilities nearby (like Moth Design, Pondeljak or Sean and Horn) Brunswick offers unparalleled access to prototyping, product development, and technical expertise. Whether you need precision machining or advanced materials, it’s all here. We even have a Maker Community around the corner.
RMIT University
Just minutes away, RMIT brings a pipeline of technical talent, cutting-edge research, and education in design and innovation. Collaborating with RMIT and bringing students through our spaces each semester allows them to be exposed to the forefront of innovation while providing a pathway towards meaningful employment with our member organisations, nurturing the next generation of changemakers.
Great cuisine/coffee
Yeah, look, this is a big one for us coffee snobs. Brunswick’s eclectic café and food scene is second to none. With a variety of cuisines and some of Melbourne’s best coffee (and tea), the area ensures you’re always energised and inspired. From Mile End Bagels, Lunar by Hikari, Market Lane, Inner North Brewing, Wildlife Suprette or Project 281 – you’re spoilt for choice.
High density of technical talent
Brunswick’s unique blend of academia, industry, and creative enterprises attracts some of the brightest minds in science, engineering, and design. This rich cultural fabric makes Brunswick an ideal location for our community of innovators to live, work and play.
The Brunswick Design District (BDD) is where creativity, science, and sustainability intersect, fostering a culture of experimentation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and regenerative innovation. Rooted in a rich history of design, fabrication, and ethical enterprise, BDD provides a truly unique ecosystem for CoLabs members to explore how creativity, biotechnology, material science, and circular design interrelate. Being at the heart of this district means access to a dense network of makers, researchers, and entrepreneurs, all of which can help to accelerate initiatives in the transition from concept to real-world impact.
Like in nature, where diversity strengthens ecosystems, this dynamic environment fuels breakthroughs that integrate design, engineering and science. At CoLabs, you’re not just in a lab – you’re embedded in a globally recognised hub for innovation, creativity and design.
This civic science laboratory is a hub for grassroots scientific exploration and learning, focusing on supporting initiatives with positive social and environmental outcomes. CoLabs’ proximity to BioQuisitive fosters a culture of shared knowledge and experimentation between both communities, strengthening Melbourne’s bio-led innovation ecosystem.
Want to join our community? Check out our Discord.
Home to world-class research institutes, universities, and hospitals, the Parkville Precinct is a powerhouse of life sciences and medical innovation. Being a stone’s throw away (or an 11-minute tram ride for those that don’t throw stones) to connect with leading-edge research and foster impactful collaborations between industry and academia.
With a high concentration of engineering workshops and fabrication facilities nearby (like Moth Design, Pondeljak or Sean and Horn) Brunswick offers unparalleled access to prototyping, product development, and technical expertise. Whether you need precision machining or advanced materials, it’s all here. We even have a Maker Community around the corner.
Just minutes away, RMIT brings a pipeline of technical talent, cutting-edge research, and education in design and innovation. Collaborating with RMIT and bringing students through our spaces each semester allows them to be exposed to the forefront of innovation while providing a pathway towards meaningful employment with our member organisations, nurturing the next generation of changemakers.
Yeah, look, this is a big one for us coffee snobs. Brunswick’s eclectic café and food scene is second to none. With a variety of cuisines and some of Melbourne’s best coffee (and tea), the area ensures you’re always energised and inspired. From Mile End Bagels, Lunar by Hikari, Market Lane, Inner North Brewing, Wildlife Suprette or Project 281 – you’re spoilt for choice.
Brunswick’s unique blend of academia, industry, and creative enterprises attracts some of the brightest minds in science, engineering, and design. This rich cultural fabric makes Brunswick an ideal location for our community of innovators to live, work and play.
Membership Inclusions
We believe in transparency and will always communicate any pricing revisions well in advance, ensuring our members are fully informed. Our goal is to work collaboratively with you to co-create and maintain and thriving community at CoLabs.
- Fridges / Freezers (-20, -80)
- Some second hand glassware
- Autoclaves
- Incubators (normal and CO2)
- PCR, qPCR, gradient PCR
- Inverted, standard and stereo microscopes
- Fume hoods, laminar flow hoods, BSCs
- Scales, pH meters
- Centrifuge in 1.5, 15 ml and 50 ml volumes
- Waste management
- Purchasing and procurement
- General Utilities
Supporting bio-led innovation in Brunswick
Founding Partners
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Our community of impact-oriented innovators.
Member Perks
Enjoy the benefits of collaborative consumption with access to state-of-the-art labs, equipment, and enabling infrastructure. Benefit from discounted reagents and consumables, our turnkey service for waste, utilities, and cold chain delivery. Access 24/7 labs, expert support, and connections to equipment, talent, and investors – everything you need for technical and business success.
- Knowledge exchange
- Offering workshops
- Training programs
- Events to promote skill development and awareness of bio-based innovation
- Facilitating funding opportunities
- Fostering entrepreneurship
- Facilitating partnerships between academia, industry, and government
By the Bench
By the meter
Hot Desk
Hot Desk - Sit Stand
Fixed Desk
Fixed Desk - Sit Stand
Private Offices (1-3 person)
Private Offices (5-10 person)
What’s not included
- Custom or unique equipment that is required for your work
- Consumables and reagents
- New glassware
- Bulk storage of samples
- Bulk storage space (available on site)
