The Canberra Innovation Network (CBRIN) is a not-for-profit organization located in Canberra, Australia, dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. CBRIN provides a range of programs and services to support startups, scale-ups, and small to medium enterprises (SMEs). These include accelerator programs like the GRIFFIN Accelerator and Mill House Social Enterprise Accelerator, funding opportunities such as the Innovation Connect Grant and Energy Innovation Fund Grants, and a mentor and investor network.CBRIN also offers coworking spaces, workshops, and networking events, including the monthly First Wednesday Connect, to help entrepreneurs connect and grow their businesses. The organization collaborates with various partners, including universities, government bodies, and corporate entities, to create a thriving innovation ecosystem in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).For more information, visit their website at [cbrin.com.au](https://cbrin.com.au/).
Team
Petr Adámek
CEO
Petr Adámek is a seasoned expert in innovation, competitiveness, and business growth, with over 25 years of international experience. He currently serves as the CEO of the Canberra Innovation Network, where he provides strategic leadership, manages program delivery, and supports the innovation community in Canberra, Australia. Petr's career spans various roles, including Director of Programs at CBR Innovation Network and Business Growth Manager at SODA Inc. He has a strong background in business growth and start-up management consulting, mentoring, and coaching, as well as experience in incubation, acceleration, and growth programs for entrepreneurs. Petr holds an MBA from the Rochester Institute of Technology and an MSc in Cybernetics and Artificial Intelligence from the Czech Technical University in Prague. He is fluent in Czech, English, and Russian, and has a basic proficiency in German.
