Australia’s Best Robotics Start-ups Sought: Brisbane & Melbourne
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MELBOURNE/BRISBANE, 13 April 2026 — ARM Hub's Propel-AIR 2.0 roadshow is coming to Melbourne and Brisbane, giving Australian robotics and AI start-ups a direct line to the people and program that sent Nexobot to Boston.
Both sessions are led by ARM Hub Head of Mechatronics Dr Troy Cordie. The Melbourne session, hosted by Natural Velocity, will also feature Dominic Lindsay, founder and CEO of Nexobot and last year's Propel-AIR winner. Dominic will speak about his month-long residency at MassRobotics in Boston, the world's largest independent robotics hub, and the Propel-AIR experience that led to his first commercial customers.
"Natural Velocity is solving the AI supply chain challenge through an ecosystem approach, accelerating responsible AI and robotics adoption," said John McGiffin, CEO of Natural Velocity. "This event is a chance to bring that community together."
Propel-AIR 2.0 is Australia's premier AI and robotics accelerator, delivered by ARM Hub's AI Adopt Centre with support from MassRobotics, NAIC, and the Australian Government. The program fast-tracks commercially ready ventures through intensive industry mentoring, investor access, and global market pathways.
"Propel-AIR exists to make sure the economic value of Australian robotics innovation stays in Australia and scales globally," said Professor Cori Stewart, ARM Hub CEO. "Australia has serious robotics talent. We want to find it."
The program is open to Australian AI and robotics start-ups and scale-ups with a hardware or AI-integrated product and a clear commercial pathway. Applications for Propel-AIR 2.0 close 31 May 2026.
To register for either event, email troy.cordie@armhub.com.au or jeanie.kumar@armhub.com.au.
Melbourne
Date: Monday 20 April 2026
Time: 10am to 12pm (includes facility tour)
Venue: Natural Velocity, Level 1, 9 Star Crescent, Docklands VIC 3008 (Accessible via free trams 86 and 70)
Brisbane
Date: Tuesday 21 April 2026
Time: 10am to 12pm (includes facility tour)
Venue: ARM Hub, Northgate QLD
