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Every entrepreneur knows that it's difficult to grow a business while balancing overhead costs. But what if we told you there was an incredible opportunity to house your business in one of Canberra's most beautiful workspaces… completely free for six months?
You read that right! Local real estate developer Molonglo is offering one lucky business in Canberra a game-changing opportunity: a six-month sponsored stay in the stunning city 221 London Work areas in the CBD.
Not your average office
If you know anything about Molonglo, you know that it is not your average real estate developer. They have spent over 20 years thinking outside the box about workspace design in Canberra, creating everything from creative studios to virtual offices. They are concerned with driving forward developments that make our city better and improve people's lives.
Molonglo Director Johnathan Efkarpidis understands why the right space is so important for growing companies. “We know the economic environment is difficult,” he says, “and we want to ensure that this does not impact the ability of Canberra-based companies to innovate.”
The room of your dreams
Picture this: entering your private, natural-lit office, settling into your ergonomic sit-stand desk, and gazing out over the green city as you ponder your next big idea.
Need to host a client meeting? Visit the professional boardroom with all the technology you need. Would you like a coffee break? The beautifully designed communal kitchen area is perfect for those requisite coffee outings and casual conversations with other creative minds in the building.
The room is equipped with everything you need:
- Beautiful Schiavello sit-stand desks and Steelcase task chairs (your body will thank you!).
- Meeting rooms and a fully equipped boardroom for important client presentations.
- Quiet spaces to focus and collaboration areas for team brainstorming.
- An elegant shared kitchen that makes your morning coffee ritual even more enjoyable.
- Floor to ceiling windows that will actually make you look forward to Monday morning.
- Beautiful indigenous carpets and stunning mid-century furniture in the common areas.
- All the boring but essential things are covered (WiFi, cleaning, electricity and water).
And the best part? You won't pay a cent for six months!
Why this is such a big deal
The residence is located in 221 London Workspaces – a beautifully renovated 1968 modernist building in Canberra City East that has recently undergone a sustainable renovation (hello, 20% reduction in energy consumption!).
It's the perfect mix between co-working and traditional office space – private enough for focused work, but with all the communal atmosphere you need to stay inspired. The variety of spaces on offer also means you have room to move around as your business grows.
Is that you?
Your name is on this opportunity if:
- You do innovative, creative or purposeful work that makes Canberra better.
- You're ready to take your business to the next level (but current office costs are holding you back).
- Your team will consist of 2-8 people (including contractors) – although if you're a sole proprietor, you can submit with others to share space.
- You have an ABN.
How it works
Put January 15, 2025 in your calendar – applications will then open. You have until February 28, 2025 to submit your application. The residency will be announced on March 1, 2025, with the winning company able to begin the residency within 4 weeks.
Head to molonglo.com/canberra/sponsored-residency to read the finer details and throw your hat in the ring.
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