What is NexStar Program?
Launched in 2018 by the City of Melbourne and ACASE, NexStar is an immersive program that connects international students with businesses to drive their international business growth.
Focusing on a specific market each year, the program bridges global enterprises with talented tertiary students in Melbourne, to explore market opportunities and develop tailored market entry strategies, through a structured sprint program that includes mentoring, workshops, networking, and pitch competitions.
Since its inception, NexStar has built a thriving alumni network including 449 students from 35 countries and 60 innovative businesses.
NexStar 2025: Tianjin Sprint
2025 marks the 45th anniversary of Melbourne – Tianjin Sister City relationship. To celebrate this milestone, NexStar 2025 will spotlight Tianjin, supporting Tianjin-based businesses in exploring the dynamic Australian market and identifying market entry pathways.
Professional mentoring
Guided by experienced business mentors
Workshops
Learn essential business skills and market insights
Final pitch competition
Showcase group work and compete for prizes
Business networking
Enrich your professional network
NexStar 2024 Melbourne - Tianjin Sprint
Final Pitch
NexStar 202 Participating Companies
Tianjin Sustainable Novel materials Co., Ltd.
ZhuLin WeiYe Technology Development (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.
Tianjin Juneng High-pressure Pump Co., Ltd.
Know-how Technology (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Shuanghui Power Development Co., Ltd
