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Two weeks ago, we brought together founders, operators, and the community for Anyone Can Build: Cohort 3 Pitch Night & Showcase in Brisbane.

From healthtech to marketing, logistics to major events, we saw founders step up and share what they’ve been building, with real momentum behind them

A huge congratulations to all of our founders who pitched. The ideas, the courage, and the energy in the room was something special. And to everyone who showed up to support, thank you for making the night what it was 💛

Moments like this remind us what happens when you bring the right people into one room.

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Last month, we hosted an AI Fireside Chat at Swinburne, bringing together 50 students from across Thailand as part of the ODOS 2026 program.

Representing provinces from all over the country, these students are here to explore Australia’s digital innovation ecosystem and build future-ready skills in STEM 🚀

Together with Dave McManus (Director @ Lightning Ventures), we ran a session on future skills and AI, diving into how young people can not just use technology, but build with it.

The curiosity, ambition, and energy in the room was something special.

Grateful to be part of a program creating real pathways and opportunities for the next generation 💛

BIG NEWS! HEX is delighted to announce that we are partners on the Anthropic Claude Impact Lab Hackathon, being delivered in Melbourne this weekend! The very first in APAC, and one of the first globally!

With over 400 applicants to participate, ~70 have been curated to take part in this activation utilising City of Melbourne Open Data Platform, working on impact solutions with a specific Melbourne focus.

HEX team and alumni will be getting amongst the action, building and helping create a great experience for all involved, with our very own Jeanette Cheah mentoring and judging on the day at the original home of startups/tech in Melbourne: Inspire9.

Thanks to Claude Community Australia ambassadors Rye Smith & Dominik Fretz, along with Matthew McKinlay and Garry Williams for having HEX involved as Youth Entrepreneurship Partner!

Go beyond the classroom... literally. 📚

Our programs take you around the world and set you up for success.
👉 👉 👉 Check out the moments we’ve had in Melbourne 🇦🇺

⏰ Applications closing soon:
Vietnam 🇻🇳 – 8 May
Japan 🇯🇵 – 4 May

Visit linktr.ee/startwithhex for more info ✈️

Cannot wait to see Thai students joining the global workforce and together with Thammasat University, creating future-ready talents!

Ever wanted to travel but stuck with uni commitments? 🤔 Now you can do both. Explore the world and level up your future with HEX Global Internships.

Check out our 6.1 Cohort in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam!

⏰ Applications closing soon:
Vietnam 🇻🇳 – 8 May
Japan 🇯🇵 – 4 May

We’re proud to partner with Kliqtek, a company committed to closing the gender gap in ICT and backing it with action. From a 50/50 gender-balanced team to funding real opportunities, they’re investing in the future of women in tech 👩💻

Pictured are Joyce Hu and Phoebe Mikhail, founders from our Bangkok 9.1 cohort, who were supported through Kliqtek scholarships 🌏

Next up: Japan 🇯🇵 (27 June – 11 July 2026)
💰 $3,500 scholarships
👥 4 spots available

Open to female & non-binary students in Melbourne interested in STEM 🧬