CICA Lab

12/02/2026

Signups are happening for CICA Lab 2026 commencing in mid-March. This is the last Government sponsored program. If you are a clinician or working on healthcare innovation this is your last chance to be involved in this program for a little a $500.

CICA Lab is open for registration. This is the final opportunity to register and do a great course for as little as $500 for eligible Victorian clinicians with thanks from LaunchVIC. (Normally $3,500).

A 12-week online program supporting clinicians from all backgrounds with innovation and start-up ideas. Program runs from 16 March to 5 June 2026. This is a great professional development and networking opportunity.

Don't miss your spot. Places are limited.

12/02/2026

For those interested in Melbourne interested in being involved in a Hackathon event. MedHack is on this month in February. Still time to get involved. https://www.med-hack.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawP6If5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWb1lNOE1WMExBVWF6MGl1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEeowP8jIHxn5M8LHZc85rQ_Ze14yEUgWP8LYphRiVyWD3Fue1mEx2t-qeHEV0_aem_Wa0REM-P3zWnrRtLHfA5Vg

Clinicians, builders and optimists tackling the cutting edge of medical innovation at MedHack 2026. Prototype real solutions to real healthcare challenges.

05/02/2026

CICA Lab is open for registration. This is the final opportunity to register and do a great course for as little as $500 for eligible Victorian clinicians with thanks from LaunchVIC. (Normally $3,500).

A 12-week online program supporting clinicians from all backgrounds with innovation and start-up ideas. Program runs from 16 March to 5 June 2026. This is a great professional development and networking opportunity.

Don't miss your spot. Places are limited.

19/01/2026

CICA Lab Clinical Incubator program is scheduled again for 2026. We are looking to support clinicians and people working in clinical innovation in developing their ideas into action. https://lnkd.in/gAciwyXJ

12-week online supported program running from 9 March to 29 May 2026.

This is great experience for learning, sharing, and getting excited in moving a great idea in healthcare forward. Meet like-minded professionals, be introduced to industry leaders and mentors, build knowledge, and lasting relationships.

Open to interested participants nationally with special subsidised rates for Victorian based clinicians. Thanks to LaunchVIC. Photo from last group in 2025! Great fun.

26/11/2025

CICA LAB PITCH NIGHT + END OF YEAR NETWORKING

Join the CICA LAB team for an End of Year Celebration, Networking, and Pitch Night. We will reflect on the last two years and celebrate the success and connections made in this wonderful clinical innovation community. Free to attend:

Includes:
Networking drinks
Pitch + Judging session
Story of a successful clinical start-up - Telecare
Review of CICA Lab over the last 2 years
Free to attend. Open to CICA Lab participants (2024/25), mentors, industry partners, CCIM members, and other interested people in clinical innovation.

CICA Lab - PITCH NIGHT, NETWORKING, END OF YEAR CELEBRATION
Wednesday 10 December, 2025
5:30 PM arrival for 6:15 PM start
BlueRock
East Podium
Level 2, 525 Collins Street
Melbourne
Register here to reserve your spot.
https://luma.com/t8hso8b3

18/11/2025

CICA LAB PITCH NIGHT + NETWORKING + END OF YEAR CELEBRATION

Join the CICA LAB team for an End of Year Celebration, Networking, and Pitch Night.

We will reflect on the last two years and celebrate the success and connections made in this wonderful clinical innovation community. Includes:

Networking drinks
Pitch + Judging session
Story of a successful clinical start-up
Review of CICA Lab over the last 2 years

Free to attend. Open to CICA Lab participants (2024/25), mentors, industry partners, CCIM members, and other interested people in clinical innovation. It will be great to see you there.

CICA Lab - PITCH NIGHT, NETWORKING, END OF YEAR CELEBRATION
Wednesday 10 December 2025
5:30 PM arrival for 6:00 PM start
BlueRock
525 Collins Street
Melbourne
Register here to reserve your spot.
https://luma.com/t8hso8b3

Creative Careers in Medicine LaunchVic

28/08/2025

CICA Lab cohort #4 is fully subscribed!! We look forward to working over the next 12 weeks with 25+ clinical innovators plus two teams from the RACGP Hackathon 2025.

The next program will run from March to April 2026. Contact the team if you want to reserve a spot. Special thanks to LaunchVic Blue Rock WeGuide Shadowboxer for ongoing support, as well as the many mentors and CICA Lab Alumni. You are appreciated.

Dr Amandeep Hansra Dr Bi, Mian Dr Louise Schaper Dr Elise Putt Dr Sarah Newby Richard Macliver Creative Careers in Medicine

21/08/2025

Have a great time for all those that are attending the Creative Careers in Medicine 2025 Conference this weekend.

CICA Lab is proud to sponsor the breakfast debate alongside consultmed on the Sunday.

Hey Siri: Am I still employed? Surgeons vs Physicians.
https://lnkd.in/gkFQg8bG

Also, there are a few places left on the CICA Lab program starting on the 1 September...

If you are interested speak to the team at CCIM 2025 or contact us direct.
We have a great group joining us nationally covering areas of medical, primary care, allied health, digital health, medtech. and service innovations. There will be lots of learning and connecting to fast-track ideas to practical outcomes.

There is a still a chance to join. https://lnkd.in/gAciwyXJ
Special discounted subsidies for Victorian based clinicians. Message direct if you need to discuss. Thanks to LaunchVic

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05/08/2025

Clinicians across Victoria and in Melbourne who are interested in innovation and not sure about the next step?

CICA Lab - Clinician Incubator Clinician Accelerator is a 12-week part-time program providing clinicians from all backgrounds the opportunity to build knowledge and connections to progress good ideas.

How do drive the idea forward?
Who can I work with?
How can I get people interested?

Next program starts 1 September. We have a great group getting together.

Sponsored discounted places for Victorian based clinicians for this last group in 2025. Check your eligibility https://lnkd.in/gAciwyXJ

Information session this Thursday with previous participants sharing their experience. https://lu.ma/snzp6q76

It is worth checking out.

30/07/2025

Information Session on CICA Lab. For those that missed the first one.
Join the CICA Lab team and past participants discussing the program and their experience.

August 7 @ 7pm - Register to attend: https://lu.ma/snzp6q76

Places still open for those interested. This program supports clinicians in a 12-week part-time program navigate health innovation and working through great ideas to practical outcomes.

More information https://lnkd.in/gAciwyXJ

Victorian based clinicians get significant subsidy.

24/07/2025

Next CICA Lab program commences 1 September. Still places available. Subsidised rates for Victorian clinicians thanks to Government Launch VIC support.

Are you a clinician thinking about an innovative idea in your health service, want a change of focus in your career, or have a startup business?

This 12-week professional development program is for you and focused on you. Practical learning, linking with networks, building confidence, creating connections, fast tracking ideas to reality.

Registration details: https://www.cicalab.co/cicalab-incubator

Next Information session @ 6 August - https://lu.ma/snzp6q76

Contact direct if you have questions or want to know more. Places limited.