Gemini Competition

Gemini Competition

The University of Melbourne, David P theatreParkville, VIC
Saturday, Apr 18, 2026 from 2 am to 6 pm
Overview

Get ready to test your skills and have a blast at the Gemini Competition—where fun meets fierce challenges!

Gemini Competition

Join us in person for the Gemini Competition!

Hosted by Melbourne Venture Club and supported by MDAP in university of melbourne.

The global technological revolution is entering a new phase,defined by technological breakthroughs, industrial implementation, and ecosystem development. Innovation and entrepreneurship are moving faster than ever. Technology depth and industry collaboration are becoming the new standard.

Against this backdrop, the 2026 Gemini Competition is now open.The 2026 Gemini Competition aims to build an innovation platform oriented toward the global market through connecting industry resources, investment institutions, and global innovation networks. The Melbourne Venture Club will collaborate with leading Asia-Pacific (APAC) venture capital institutions and innovation organizations, including:

National Innovation Center par Excellence (NICE)、Boson Ventures 、Synergy Co、Australia - China Association of Scientists and Entrepreneurs Incorporated (ACASE)、Plug and Play China、 Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) and Cyberport in Hong Kong.

The competition will feature a distinguished panel of industry leaders serving as judges and providing investment resources for participating teams. Among the guest, judges and invited speakers are:


  • Alan Cui, Managing Partner, Boson Ventures
  • Arthur Weng, Asia-Pacific Partner, Adelaide Property Fund
  • Henry Yang, CEO, ACASE
  • Li Xiaohua, Senior Partner, Nobel Sustainability Development Foundation; Trade Commissioner of Vanuatu in Chengdu
  • Li Shilin, Investment Partner, Venture Plus
  • Tick Jiang, Founder, NUVC
  • Sam Donegan, Foudner, MLAI
  • Dr Feng Liu, machine learning researcher


Technologies such as AI, biotechnology, and new energy are rapidly reshaping the global industrial landscape. In this context, the complementary strengths of China and Australia in research capability, industrial resources, and innovation ecosystems are becoming increasingly clear. In recent years, the Sino-Australia Innovation Forum, jointly initiated by the Yangtze River Delta National Innovation Center and Australian universities, has become an important platform linking research, industry, and markets between the two countries.

Get ready to test your skills and have a blast at the Gemini Competition—where fun meets fierce challenges!

Gemini Competition

Join us in person for the Gemini Competition!

Hosted by Melbourne Venture Club and supported by MDAP in university of melbourne.

The global technological revolution is entering a new phase,defined by technological breakthroughs, industrial implementation, and ecosystem development. Innovation and entrepreneurship are moving faster than ever. Technology depth and industry collaboration are becoming the new standard.

Against this backdrop, the 2026 Gemini Competition is now open.The 2026 Gemini Competition aims to build an innovation platform oriented toward the global market through connecting industry resources, investment institutions, and global innovation networks. The Melbourne Venture Club will collaborate with leading Asia-Pacific (APAC) venture capital institutions and innovation organizations, including:

National Innovation Center par Excellence (NICE)、Boson Ventures 、Synergy Co、Australia - China Association of Scientists and Entrepreneurs Incorporated (ACASE)、Plug and Play China、 Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) and Cyberport in Hong Kong.

The competition will feature a distinguished panel of industry leaders serving as judges and providing investment resources for participating teams. Among the guest, judges and invited speakers are:


  • Alan Cui, Managing Partner, Boson Ventures
  • Arthur Weng, Asia-Pacific Partner, Adelaide Property Fund
  • Henry Yang, CEO, ACASE
  • Li Xiaohua, Senior Partner, Nobel Sustainability Development Foundation; Trade Commissioner of Vanuatu in Chengdu
  • Li Shilin, Investment Partner, Venture Plus
  • Tick Jiang, Founder, NUVC
  • Sam Donegan, Foudner, MLAI
  • Dr Feng Liu, machine learning researcher


Technologies such as AI, biotechnology, and new energy are rapidly reshaping the global industrial landscape. In this context, the complementary strengths of China and Australia in research capability, industrial resources, and innovation ecosystems are becoming increasingly clear. In recent years, the Sino-Australia Innovation Forum, jointly initiated by the Yangtze River Delta National Innovation Center and Australian universities, has become an important platform linking research, industry, and markets between the two countries.

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Highlights

  • 16 hours
  • In-person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before the event

Location

The University of Melbourne, David P theatre

185 pelham st

Parkville, VIC 3000

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