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Dimension5 extends horizons from Melbourne
A BUSINESS support hub for new and innovative businesses, Dimension5, was launched in Melbourne by founders Dimension Data Australia and Creative Universe recently.
Dimension5, billed as Victoria’s newest and most inclusive co-working community, was officially launched by Victorian Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade, Philip Dalidakis.
Designed as a space to foster innovation and entrepreneurship, Dimension5 is a partnership between global ICT solutions and services provider Dimension Data Australia and innovation catalyst organisation Creative Universe. 
Creative Universe founder, Tania de Jong said innovators, social entrepreneurs, government, education and business leaders were joining together to support the collaborative space, which is focused on “developing more social innovation and fostering diversity and enterprise”.
The launch party was attended by more than 150 guests and included Federal Member for Melbourne Adam Bandt, LaunchVic chief executive Pradeep Phillip, Australia Israel Chamber of Commerce (AICC) chair Leon Kempler, Dimension Data CEO Rodd Cunico, Greenhill chair Peter Hunt, Pitcher Partners’ Rohini Kappadath and Cisco head of corporate and government affairs Tim Fawcett.
A fascinating feature of the launch event wasthe provision of virtual reality (VR) headsets for guests to ‘experience the future’ provided by global digital agency Isobar.
“Dimension5 will create a shared space in which entrepreneurs and businesses can collaborate, co-create and support each other across diverse industries and pursuits,” Ms de Jong said.
“The elements of mentoring, shared resources and networking that exist in co-working spaces rapidly accelerate the opportunities available to early stage entrepreneurs and also assist established businesses to be more innovative,” she said.
The South Melbourne hub is open to entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, social enterprises, small businesses, not-for-profits, disruptive teams from large organisations and others who want to connect with a passionate community of game-changers.
Dimension Data staff will offer mentoring and support to start-ups and others working in the space.
“Australia is rapidly shifting away from its reliance on resources and manufacturing, and, as the Federal Government has identified in its $1.1 billion Innovation and Science Agenda, it will be smart ideas that create business growth, local jobs and global success,” Dimension Data Australia CEO Rodd Cunico said.
“The most difficult aspect of a start-up is gaining initial traction – at Dimension Data, we’re passionate about accelerating ambition, and I look forward to helping fast track the next generation of Australian world beaters,” he said.
Ms De Jong said five-dimensional space refers to a hypothetical extra dimension beyond the usual three spatial dimensions and the fourth dimension of time in relativity physics.
“Dimension⁵aims to promote ‘positive human collisions’, spark innovation and entrepreneurship across technology, start-ups, business and social enterprises,” Ms de Jong said.
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