Darwin Innovation Hub

02/06/2026

You've been told to do a pitch deck. You've searched online and there's a million variations. What do you actually need to put in there?

What the heck is a pitch deck anyway? We get asked that all the time. At it's most simple, it's a fast, easy way to know what your start up is all about and how you plan to make money once your business is actually happening.

Book to watch live or get the replay and guide: t.ly/swuF5

02/06/2026

LAST CHANCE! Practice your networking with us before all those dry season events get underway.

This Wednesday night June 3 from 5.30pm, enjoy food, drinks and the chance to practice your networking skills with our facilitator who will guide you through practice sessions and ice breakers to help you network better during the Darwin peak season for events.

Entry is free - bring a friend! But make sure you book here: https://t.ly/I4HYg

31/05/2026

AI is already embedded in day-to-day work - often without formal permission or oversight. Recent research highlights that around one in four Australian workers are quietly using GenAI tools at work ("shadow AI"), underscoring the need for clear, organisation-wide rules and practical governance.

As a participant, you will receive a short template of AI Policy.

NT organisations, like those around the world, must answer three critical questions:

- Where does AI deliver value that the board can lawfully endorse?
- How do we approve AI use cases in line with purpose, strategy and risk appetite?
- What controls ensure AI use remains trustworthy, accountable and defensible?

This masterclass gives senior decision-makers a concise, implementable path to govern AI lawfully and safely - closing the gap between ad-hoc use and approved practice. In two focused hours, we will translate legal standards and best-practice frameworks into plain-English controls that Directors can adopt immediately.

Book your place at : https://t.ly/KGj2H

Supported by Darwin Innovation Hub & NT Chamber of Commerce

31/05/2026

You've built this awesome app in Claude, Gemini or ChatGPT - so where does it get hosted? And how do you set up a database?

You've been fiddling around with coding in your favourite AI platform and now you're pretty sure you've got something you can use - but you need to put it somewhere. That's where hosting comes in.

In this quick 30-minute guide, you'll see how to ensure that you app can work in standard web hosting - what code stack you'll need and how to work with databases.

This is NOT a guide for advanced hosting with shell access, React installation and server tweaking. This is for beginners with basic webhosting who want to make their app go live.

You'll learn:

- How to work with CPanel and similar hosting environments
- How to set up a MySQL database for your app
- How to ensure your app works with regular web hosting
- When you might need to up you game to something more pro
- How to pick the right code stack to work with your hosting

This is the simplest way for beginners to host their newly vibe-coded web apps without using GitHub, Supabase or other more technical solutions.

Book a spot here: t.ly/yORJ_

26/05/2026

What if the only moat you have is all those things that you think are defective about yourself?

This video and guide are designed to walk entrepreneurs through seeing what might be considered as shortcomings, as strengths to be celebrated at the fornt and centre of their startups and businesses.

See the full guide and video here: t.ly/fUsIb

24/05/2026

Learn and practice your public speaking in this low-pressure, friendly group where you learn a new skill each month and get to practice it.

Public Speaking doesn't come naturally to everyone, but like any skill, it can be learned with guidance and practice.

Speakstarter's Darwin Public Speakers at Darwin Innovation Hub is a casual and fun way to start speaking from your very first session - if you want to!

Book your spot here: https://t.ly/ZcLWP

15/05/2026

The ground has shifted. Digital ad spend in Australia passed $15 billion last year, 97% of Aussies are online, and six in ten of your future customers check you out on social before they even think about buying. So why are so many founders still winging it?

This 25-minute video and interactive guide will show you why it's so important and how you can get started without spending a fortune.

Get the video and guide here: t.ly/Dtcie

15/05/2026

Step into a future-ready destination for collaboration and ideas at the Darwin Innovation Hub. Designed for modern professionals, our flexible spaces are ideal for working, meeting, presenting, and learning—whether you're hosting a boardroom discussion, a conference, or a creative workshop.

2026 bookings filling up fast, offering a dynamic, professional environment where innovation thrives and connections are made.

Book and secure your event with us today: https://bit.ly/4dKltsQ

Host Events in Darwin's CBD. A dynamic space for networking, keynotes, meetings, boardrooms and conferences at the Darwin Innovation Hub.

13/05/2026

Northern Australia's defence opportunity was front and centre at the AIDN NT Gala Dinner and Industry Awards Night, where Defence, industry, government, research partners and investors came together to recognise the people and businesses shaping the Territory's defence future. Congratulations to all award winners and nominees.

Read more here: https://darwininnovationhub.com.au/what-the-aidn-awards-night-told-us-about-the-northern-australia-opportunity/

11/05/2026

You've been poking around with ChatGPT for a year. You tried Gemini. You've heard of Claude but don't know what the fuss is.

Here's the fuss: Claude has quietly become the AI ecosystem that serious small business owners, solopreneurs and professionals are using to run actual chunks of their businesses. Not for writing captions. For running workflows, building apps, automating admin, and producing work that carries your name on it.

This isn't a sit-down-and-watch-slides webinar. It's a three-hour Saturday morning workshop where you'll actually build things.

If you're in Darwin, book your place here: t.ly/I9Ejq