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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Circular Innovation: the next generation of products designed for a circular economy
Hub Member Adam Norris will present his new innovation framework at the FB IDEAs Hub - a great sneak peak for his full pilot Workshop in October. Join us now, or submit an EoI!
Turning Vision Into Power: Social Enterprise Tackles Energy and Procurement Challenges
Last Tuesday Hub members and friends connected over lunch to explore the challenges and rewards of building impact-focused businesses. Victor Nguyen, founder of Upsol Pty Ltd, took us on the journey and discussed why profit really matters in social procurement - not only in the clean energy space.
FB IDEAs Hub welcomes & invites new members!
If you are working are design, engineering or advanced manufacturing and looking for co-working space close to Melbourne CBD, we are accepting new members to join the FB IDEAs community. We offer free* co-working space (* subject to T&Cs), regular events and the chance to be part of a growing start-up ecosystem.
ELIoT instals second smart battery trial at CBCo Brewing
Following a successful café pilot at Six Fifty Sips on Lorimer Street, ELIoT Energy has now installed its second smart battery at CBCo Brewing in Port Melbourne—continuing its mission to prove that practical, retrofittable technology can help small businesses cut emissions and energy costs without replacing functional equipment.
Highlights from the FB IDEAs Hub: startups, creativity and sustainable futures
From cleantech to advanced manufacturing and regenerative architecture, the FB IDEAs Hub is home to a cross-section of ambitious startups and enterprising minds. Located within walking distance of the future Fishermans Bend Innovation Precinct, the Hub is more than just a workspace — it’s a community where the future is being actively built.
The Coolest Revolution: ELIoT’s plug and play power cuts carbon and costs.
From coffee to carbon cuts: climate tech startup ELIoT energy and local Fishermans Bend café Six Fifty Sips are proving that small businesses can drive big energy change - one smart battery at a time.