AusBiotech Connect: price, who can join and alternatives
AusBiotech Connect is a membership tier of AusBiotech made for new biotech, medtech and health tech companies in Australia. It gives early-stage, founder-led companies a lower-cost way into the national life sciences industry body and its events.
AusBiotech Connect at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Australia's newest biotech, medtech and health tech companies | ausbiotech.org |
| Who it's for | Early-stage, founder-led companies under two years old, including spinouts | ausbiotech.org |
| Price | $750 (inc GST) per year (currency not named) | ausbiotech.org |
| Activity | Adelaide end-of-year member celebration on 2 December 2026 | ausbiotech.org |
| Where | Australia-wide | ausbiotech.org |
| Scale | AusBiotech represents over 3,500 members | ausbiotech.org |
| Older companies | Companies past two years move to other membership categories | ausbiotech.org |
| Renewal | Fees fall due on 1 July each year | ausbiotech.org |
Who it suits
- Australian biotech, medtech or health tech founders in their first two years
- University or accelerator spinouts wanting an industry network
- Founders who want member events such as end-of-year celebrations
Who it doesn't suit
- Companies older than two years
- Founders outside Australia
- Digital health founders wanting an informal peer chat group
Alternatives to AusBiotech Connect
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Health Canada (StartUp membership) | Not published (contact the association); events $25 member / $35 non-member (currency not named) | StartUp status for two years; enquire with the membership team |
| Health Foundry | Community membership £45/month; Flex from £95/month; desks from £395/month; day visit £25 | Pick a membership or book a day visit |
| Health2Tech | Free general admission on the Luma listing checked (USD 0) | Register on Luma; host approval required |
| HealthHaus by LiveHaus | AUD 40 to AUD 60 per ticket | Buy a ticket on Humanitix; places limited |
| HealthTech Networking Club | Not published; monthly RapidConf online event is free | Invite-only; apply for an invite |
| Nucleate | Free (free-to-all, open-to-all mission) | Apply to the Activator programme or volunteer with a local chapter |
| One Health Tech | Joining: Not published; event tickets listed from £0 to £50 | Fill in the join form for a Slack invite and newsletter |
| Scalpels & Spreadsheets | CAD 120 / year or USD 90 / year membership; event tickets from CAD 19.77 | Buy an event ticket or an annual membership on Luma |
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Questions about AusBiotech Connect
- How much does AusBiotech Connect cost?
- $750 (inc GST) per year (currency not named).
- Who is eligible?
- Biotech, medtech and health tech companies less than two years old, including university, accelerator and innovation hub spinouts.
- When do fees fall due?
- Membership renewals are annual, with fees due on 1 July each year.
- Website
- ausbiotech.org
- Price
- $750 (inc GST) per year (currency not named)
- Entry rule
- Companies in their first two years of operation
- Format
- National membership of Australia's life sciences industry body, with events
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AusBiotech Connect isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check ausbiotech.org before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.