
Upsoil Collective announced as winner of the Fishermans Bend Digital Innovation Challenge
Congratulations to Upsoil Collective for winning the City of Melbourne’s 2024 Fishermans Bend Digital Innovation Challenge. This bold idea diverts food waste from landfill by combining buried worm composting with community gardening and urban greening. A buried design, combined with worms and sensor technology keeps the compost healthy and fresh.

Fishermans Bend Digital Innovation Challenge Pitch Night Wrap-Up
Read our wrap up of the Fishermans Bend Digital Innovation Challenge Pitch Night, where three finalists presented their bold ideas for a regenerative future. Voting is now open—have your say and shape the next big innovation in 2025!

Finalists Announced! Fishermans Bend Digital Innovation Challenge 2024
Ecoacoustic sensors, street-side worm farming and micro-recycling hubs feature in the top three ideas for the 2024 Fishermans Bend Digital Innovation Challenge.

Innovation Challenge closes 13 June
Just under 2 weeks to go until submissions close for City of Melbourne's Fishermans Bend Digital Innovation Challenge - A Regenerative City. Have you got a bold and innovative idea?