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Become a member

Join a dynamic community striving for innovation and impact

Sydney Knowledge Hub members are part of a dynamic business and research community who supports one another individually and collectively. Our membership community consists of companies that use the Sydney Knowledge Hub as their office, and University of Sydney researchers that are pursuing a commercialisation pathway for their work.

Member benefits

Members of Sydney Knowledge Hub enjoy access to space and facilities at the University of Sydney, including a desk at our purpose-built coworking space and support with wayfinding within and outside of the University.

Explore our member benefits.

Membership Eligibility

Membership is application-based.

For Researcher Membership, applicants must have participated in a cohort-based program run by the Sydney Knowledge Hub, demonstrated support of Sydney Knowledge Hub, or been an active part of our community. 

Apply to be a Researcher Member 

For Coworking Membership, selection is based on the level of collaboration potential with researchers at the University of Sydney.   Membership is on a monthly basis and has a 30 day cancellation period.  Pre-seed or pre-revenue startups may be eligible for a three-month initial pro bono period. 

Apply to be a Coworking Member

Frequently asked questions

Students, staff and researchers at the University of Sydney working for research-based organisations are eligible for a three-month pro-bono membership pending approval of their application from the Member Selection Panel. After this period, they have access to a discounted membership.

Yes, however, you must be a Researcher Member and there is an annual fee.  It is your responsibility to check the inbox periodically. 

Yes.

For Researcher Members, the Sydney Knowledge Hub team assesses eligibility based on meeting the criteria as outlined in the application (you must be an alumni of a program of ours or demonstrated active participation or support in our community).

For Coworking Members, a Member Selection Panel meeting is scheduled to ensure that members benefit from working in the space.  Selection is based on the collaboration potential with the University of Sydney.

To be a Coworking Member, selection is based on the level of collaboration potential with researchers at the University of Sydney.   Membership is on a monthly basis and has a 30 day cancellation period.  Pre-seed or pre-revenue startups may be eligible for a three-month initial pro bono period.