Showcasing innovation, collaboration and community
To wrap up the year and celebrate the achievements of the pilot, FB IDEAs hosted a Showcase event at the FB IDEAs Hub. It was an opportunity to showcase some of the projects and innovators we have supported throughout the pilot, but it also showcased the ethos of FB IDEAs and our role in Fishermans Bend: seeding innovation + activating place + fostering collaboration + building momentum.
From an Empty Warehouse to a Creative Ecosystem: The Circular Design Collective Says Goodbye
The Circular Design Collective opened its doors for it’s Open Day on Sunday 16 November for the last time to celebrate National Recycling Week. Led by FB IDEAs in collaboration with Gamuda Land Australia, what began as a short term activation has shown how sustainability, creativity and community can coexist as a lived reality in Fishermans Bend.
2025 Reflections: an exciting year at the FB IDEAs Hub
Looking back at a full year in the FB IDEAs Hub - filled with innovation, collaboration and a growing community.
Enhancing building performance: Tackling heat loss with high-efficiency window inserts
Dr. Yakov Elgart from ESI presented the FB IDEAs supported study on thermal performance improvements in existing buildings. Modelling retrofitted window inserts, ESI showed significant reductions in heat loss and energy use.
Advanced engineering at its finest: Digital twins and Functional Mock-up Units
Systems thinking and functional digital twins not only for hybrid and prototype electric vehicles were presented by Hub member PCO engineering in a captivating lunch & learn session - with a view of how they can be relevant and scaled for startups.
Materials choices for mass manufacturing preparedness
Materials and technology choices can make all the difference when moving from proof-of-concept to manufacturing. Hub member Andrew Jack provided critical insights into the process - setting startups up for success in physical products development.
The power of partnership: Port of Melbourne’s support provides home for diverse projects
From rainwater harvesting and marine ecology to cultural weaving , in partnership with Port of Melbourne, FBIDEAs has supported a range of innovative projects that test what’s possible when community, creativity and industry come together.
A Story of Glue, Bluestone and Participation: Designing for non-typical stakeholders
Studio MK presented how non-typical stakeholders can be given a voice in the planning of public spaces, exploring opportunities and challenges on the example of two city-shaping projects
Historic Holdens return to their origins
Recently, a group of historic early Holden models from the South Australian FX/FJ Holden Club made the long sojourn to their origins in Fishermans Bend.
Art + Engineering: Unlocking New Forms of Collaboration in Fishermans Bend
Last month, creativity and innovation met in a spirited conversation that explored what happens when artists and engineers collaborate to shape new ways of thinking.
ELIoT Energy and Equoia at the CivVic Labs EnergyTech Challenge Showcase!
Come see ELIoT Energy and Equoia showcase their smart batteries and mobile renewable energy solutions at the CivVic Labs Energy Tech Showcase on 20 November 2025, Melbourne Town Hall — and celebrate the innovators turning ideas into real-world impact.
A Warm Welcome for Our New Women of Fishermans Bend Social Circle
Even in our busiest times, what we need most is genuine connection and a moment of self-care. The launch of the Women of Fishermans Bend Social Circle – facilitated by Wellbeing Edge - nurtured connection, inspiration, and support.
Circular Design Collective celebrates impact with an Open Day and series of short films documenting its legacy
The Circular Design Collective, led by FB IDEAs, in collaboration with Gamuda Land Australia, has quietly become one of Melbourne’s most inspiring experiments in creative collaboration and urban renewal. Since opening in January this year, the Collective has supported a diverse group of innovators in residence.
Seeding Momentum through partnership with Victoria Cleantech Cluster
A dynamic partnership between FB IDEAs and the Victorian Cleantech Cluster has supported a series of projects and events designed to accelerate clean technologies and nurture the people behind them. The result - a place where new technologies, industries, and ideas converge to create a more sustainable future.
Announcing AgTech Bootcamp for Fishermans Bend
Building on the interest from our Lunch & Learn session at the FB IDEAs Hub earlier this year, in partnership with Farmers 2 Founders, we are hosting a 1 day bootcamp in February 2026 to explore cross-sector opportunities in agriculture for design, engineering and advanced manufacturing businesses and innovators.
Building a brand that resonates
Starting with the insight: Branding isn’t just a logo — it’s how you create clarity, trust, and traction; Justin Taylor demystified how to strengthen brand foundations, refresh brand perspectives, and build better connections with customers using simple, actionable tools.
Co-designing community resilience in Montague
Last week, members of the FB IDEAs team, and some of the Innovators in Residence at the Circular Design Collective and FB IDEAs Hub joined Gamuda Australia to take part in a community resilience workshop.
Changing the Culture: Insights from the E-Micromobility Trial at Fishermans Bend
Project partners NTRO and Microfleet presented the results of the E-Micromobility Trial at the FB IDEAs Hub. They sparked a vivid discussion on how the results will help to remove roadblocks and inform societal changes towards sustainable transport options.
Creative Connections: How FB IDEAs is supporting Montague’s Transformation
In the heart of Fishermans Bend, the Montague precinct is transforming from an industrial zone into a living experiment in creative city-making. FB IDEAs has initiated a number of creative site activations where art, design and sustainability intersect to shape a connected, creative community in motion.
Rainfall beats: When data hits like music
As part of the ANAT Bespoke Artist Residency in Fishermans Bend, Yandell Walton has been turning more than a century of rainfall records into a sensory experience you can see and hear.