Tank Stream Labs Partners with Build Club to Launch AI Residency in Melbourne

We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Build Club to support the Melbourne tech scene! Together, Tank Stream Labs and Build Club are creating a dedicated workspace for some of the city's most promising AI founders at our 440 Collins Street office in Melbourne. This collaboration aims to empower solo founders as they embark on ambitious AI projects, bringing them together in a community-oriented setting for focused growth and learning.

With Tank Stream Labs' new office at 440 Collins Street, Melbourne, this residency will provide a professional space for AI founders, fostering creativity, collaboration, and growth. Following the success of Build Club's first residency in Sydney, we’re excited to launch this second residency with a curated cohort. These individuals will be selected through a competitive application process, ensuring an inspiring mix of talent and perspectives.

Our partnership with Build Club is rooted in shared goals: to build spaces where innovation thrives and founders can connect meaningfully with their peers and mentors. The residency will offer participating founders a structured workday environment, meeting every other week to work in a community dedicated to overcoming the challenges of startup life. With this program, we’re establishing a new centre for AI learning and growth in Melbourne.

"Partnering with Build Club to bring a dedicated AI residency to Melbourne is an exciting step for Tank Stream Labs. By providing a collaborative workspace and a strong support network, we’re helping to empower solo founders who are leading the way in artificial intelligence innovation. This partnership embodies our commitment to fostering spaces where ideas can flourish, connections can deepen, and founders can grow their ventures in a community that’s as driven as they are." – Bradley Delamare, CEO of Tank Stream Labs

How It Works

15 selected founders will participate in the 3-month residency program, committing to a consistent workday format that focuses on accountability, learning, and collaborative support. The group will gather every fortnight in our Melbourne office for a day of productive work, with plenty of opportunities for those organic, “water cooler” moments that make in-person workspaces invaluable for building relationships.

This program is tailored for AI founders who are either full-time or on the brink of making their AI ventures their primary focus. Applications are open now, and applicants will be assessed based on several key criteria:

• Stage of their startup, with a greater emphasis placed on those further along in their journey

• Positive attitude and willingness to give back to the Build Club community

• Unique skill set (so that other members can benefit from the water cooler, lunch, and coffee chats!)

Apply here: Link to the application form

A big thank you to Annie Liao, Build Club’s Founder, and Xavier Andueza, the Melbourne City Lead, for their passion and commitment to building this vision in Melbourne. We would also like to thank everyone who collaborated with us in making this residency happen, from the initial introduction by Josh Lipscombe to all who worked behind the scenes to bring this idea to life.

To book a tour of our Melbourne office with Community Manager Lachlan Bradford book a 60 min, 30 min, and 15 min meeting here. 

Build Club is a Global AI community and building a campus for anyone to learn AI and empower anyone build their dreams. 

Tank Stream Labs is a technology focused coworking space. they are a leading breeding ground for entrepreneurs, specialised industry leaders, and scale ups.