‘Interim Activation on Government Land: A Catalyst for Accelerated Urban Renewal’ report launched
We are pleased to announce the publication of the report ‘Interim Activation on Government Land: A Catalyst for Accelerated Urban Renewal’. Drawing on insights from the pilot program in Fishermans Bend, the report builds a compelling case for interim use and activation to unlock accelerated urban renewal and economic development outcomes.
Renovations and collaborations with Area 53
Since April, while Area 53 are renovating and expanding their cutting-edge lab and accelerator spaces, we have welcomed the team from Area 53 and their innovative tenants to the FB IDEAs Hub.
Are you the next Creative in Residence at The Gladstone?
FB IDEAs and Greystar are excited to announce that Expressions of Interest are now open for the Gladstone Creative in Residence program. This is a rare opportunity to showcase your talent, experiment, innovate, and connect with the local community— with the support of 200m² of rent-free retail space for up to 6 months and promotional support through The Gladstone and FB IDEAs networks.
Novel Aquatic Habitats starting to take shape
Over the last few weeks Shane Hunt from Hapterra Design has been busy finalising the production of a series of habitats that will be deployed at Lorimer Beach to support biodiversity found across the site.
Structured product development enables innovation
The lunch & learn with CRINNAC took participants along the way of a structured product development process - from concept to creation.
Smart ways to access the Research & Development Tax Incentive
Good news for founders & innovators: There is a way to turn research & development activities into cash or tax savings - Noah Connect shared fundamentals of the R&D Tax Incentive (RDTI), highlighting eligibility, practical considerations and how it can support innovation.
Matching projects with capital: Exploring new approaches to funding access
An emerging funding platform concept sparked engaged discussion on how technology, networks and structured business cases can help connect projects with the right funding partners.
Learning from First Nations Allyship in Fishermans Bend
Last week we hosted a special event to screen the Weaving Three Stories documentary film and explore why fostering human connections is a key part of our shared reconciliation journey in Fishermans Bend, and beyond.
Construction Futures Cluster launches two new projects
Last week we launched two new projects at the Construction Futures Cluster site on Lorimer Street - the Hivepod by Organica Engineering and Plug-n-Play Power by Equoia. It was great to be joined by City of Melbourne Councillor Andrew Rowse, our partners at the Victoria Department of Transport and Planning, staff from Vaughan Constructions, FB IDEAs Hub members and other collaborators from the Fishermans Bend ecosystem.
ELIoT Energy and the village raising a startup
Last week ELIoT Energy, a Hub member and project partner, presented the outcomes of their smart battery trials which enabled the startup to prototype solutions and connected businesses in Fishermans Bend to reduce both carbon emissions and costs.
Federal Opportunities and how to access them
The lunch & learn with HYPSO explained who is who of federal government agencies and entities, where contract opportunities arise, what to be prepared for - and highlighted the Commonwealth’s equivalent of a cheat sheet.
De-risking medtech innovation - balancing technical achievements and commercial viability
Medtech innovators came together to join in on Octive Consulting’s lunch & learn session on how to de-risk medtch using the GAITS framework.
AgTech Bootcamp seeds opportunities & connections
Farmers2Founders joined FB IDEAs and invited innovators and entrepreneurs to explore AgTech opportunities on a day full of knowledge exchange and networking.
Call out for community mentors to support student innovation programs
Port Melbourne Secondary College are once again looking for local mentors to support their upcoming student innovation programs.
UpSol’s Major Breakthrough in Commercial & Industrial Energy Storage
Celebrating business success with Hub member Upsol - Recent deployments proving the concept of running a social enterprise as a business!
Have your say on parking in Fishermans Bend
The City of Melbourne is currently reviewing and updating parking across the city, including parts of Fishermans Bend - and they want your feedback!
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.