Innovation showcase highlights breadth of R&D already in Fishermans Bend

Earlier this week the FB IDEAs Hub was packed with talented people, big ideas and a sense of what is possible when place-based innovation networks converge. The room was a buzzing, showing the breadth and depth of innovation already here in Fishermans Bend and highlighting the potential for future economic growth.

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Photos by Tom Noble

Built on a legacy of innovation, FishermansBend networks span defence, aerospace, cleantech, robotics, transport and lifesciences. From startups to SMEs and large multinationals, it is a dynamic ecosystem with a diversity of innovation capabilities and R&D - happening right here on Melbourne’s doorstep.

James Brown from Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation gave a powerful Welcome to Country - and timely reminder that through collaboration we can weave humanity together again. Nina Taylor MP also highlighted that:

“Innovation isn't just a nice-to-have — it’s essential to the kind of future we’re building. One where collaboration and economic opportunity go hand-in-hand.”

Special thanks to all the innovative Fishermans Bend businesses who participated - and the many more innovative organisations who are part of the dynamic ecosystem in Fishermans Bend, and everyone who joined us on the night.

At FB IDEAs, we are proud of the role that we have played to support innovation and seed economic development in Fishermans Bend by fostering meaningful connections and creating opportunities to collaborate.