Bringing the best of Blackbird Hospitality to and a thriving community to Aussies and Kiwis in tech worldwide.
We're doubling down on taking the Blackbird ecosystem global, and we want to connect with every Aussie and Kiwi founder, operator, and supporter. Why? Because you're the heartbeat of this vibrant ecosystem. Our mission is straightforward: Let's give every Aussie and Kiwi involved in startups abroad ways to connect and build a powerful community that moves the needle.
Validate your idea and supercharge your startup journey.
We believe in the hungry, not the proven.
Join Giants to get mentoring from the best people from companies like CultureAmp, SafetyCulture, Atlassian, and Stripe, plus VCs, angels, and impact investors. Whether you're just sketching out your idea, completing an accelerator or working full time, Giants can help you move forward.
Researcher founders should be encouraged to pursue their greatest impact. Foundry is where we live out Blackbird's unique beliefs about scientist starting companies
Foundry is Blackbird’s flagship deep and biotech founder product. It is an eight-week intensive program culminating in a one-day competition (with a $15k cash prize), for researchers at Australian and New Zealand research institutions to hone a world-changing startup idea.
Supporting Your Journey As Great Founders Right From The Beginning
The Blackbird Welcome Club is a multi-day onboarding program for our newest Blackbird Founders. We'll set you on your way with accelerated peer learning and knowledge your investors wish every founder knew when joining the Blackbird Community. Build a trusted network of Blackbird peers and the fundamentals such as setting up your boards and investor updates that will serve you as you grow you and your company.