Be Part of EO Melbourne and express your interest in joining today

Are you a business owner or start-up founder looking for progress and support? Great news - you're in the right place!

The EO network is an exclusive community for those ready to take their business to the next level, and it's all by invitation only. You're among the select few invited to express interest in joining.

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If you're curious about what EO Melbourne has to offer and want to stay in the loop, then subscribe to our mailing list.

Shoot us an email at help@eomelbourne.org with the subject line "SUBSCRIBE TO QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER FOR PROSPECTS” and we will sign you up.

Eligibility Requirements

TO BE PART OF EO MELBOURNE, YOU MUST:

  • be the founder, co-founder, owner or controlling shareholder of a company in Melbourne and surrounding areas

  • hold one of the above titles for a company that grosses more than US$1 million annually.

For venture-backed companies to qualify for membership, they must have privately raised funds of US$2M or publicly raised funds of US$5M, and 10 full-time employees.

Venture-backed companies have three years before they must meet the standard qualification of US$1M in gross annual revenue.

EO ACCELERATOR PROGRAM:

Suppose you fall below the EO Membership eligibility requirements. In that case, you have the option to join our Accelerator Program, which is designed for entrepreneurs who turnover a minimum of US$250,000 annually in their business, up to US$1 million in their business.

Through this program, we will provide you with the tools you need to catapult your business to over US$1 million in annual turnover. To apply, visit our Accelerator Program page.

HERE IS A BRIEF LOOK AT THE EO Membership APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. Expression of interest: 

Complete the Expression of Interest form. Once you complete the application form, we will review your application to make sure you’ve met all the criteria.

2. Interview with membership chair: 

Our Membership Chair will schedule an interview with you to further explore your interest in EO.

3. Invitation to apply:

You will be asked to complete a membership application form including revenue verification.

4. Application reviewed by THE Board:

Your application will be reviewed by the Board. If approved, you will be invited to join EO.

5. Joining the EO network: 

When your application is accepted, you will gain access to a Forum, a chapter and Global events, as well as a wide variety of other member benefits.

6. Orientation and training: 

Within the first three months of membership, you will partake in EO orientation, which will include a welcome package and introductory information from a member of the EO staff. You will also go through Forum training and be placed in a Forum.

EO Membership Investment

FY 2024/25 term

  • EO Melbourne (AUD)

    • Annual Membership: AU$ 4,200 plus GST

    • Joining Fee (once-off): AU$ 3,500 plus GST

  • EO Global (USD)

    • Annual Membership: US$ 2,630

    • Joining Fee (once-off): US$ 3,500

  • Membership fees are split into two categories: EO Melbourne chapter fees and EO Global fees and both are payable.

  • If you join mid-way through a financial year, your Annual Membership fees (not Joining Fees) will be pro-rated to the month you join.

Please contact manager@eomelbourne.org for further clarification on membership fees related to the month you join.

Complete Expression of interest