International Women in Engineering Day
We’re celebrating International Women in Engineering Day 2026.
Join us for a lunch event that sparks connection, conversation and visibility of women across the engineering sector.
Engineering the Unknown
In this Lunch & Learn, Hub member PCO engineering will explore approaches to tackling engineering challenges where requirements are uncertain and environments are unknown, including systems engineering principles and lessons from component to complete systems development.
Sustainability Business Live - Climatech Startup Village
FB IDEAs is proud to support Sustainability Business Live and the Climatech Startup Village. Join the conference!
From Port to Country - Electrifying Transport Corridors
Join FB IDEAs for a panel discussion that unpacks opportunities and showcases innovations to make heavy transport and freight more sustainable and resilient.
The Future of Advanced Manufacturing: Insights from the Australian Manufacturing Week and beyond
What is next in manufacturing? Current trends, opportunities and opportunities from the Australian Manufacturing Week highlighted from an industry, research and government perspective.
Cancer Council Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea @ Citiport
Join FB IDEAs for Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea! Meet the neighbours at Citiport business park, get a coffee & slice, enjoy the social connection, and help us raise funds for a cause that affects us all.
From Idea to Prototype: High-Performance 3D Printing for Real-World Applications
Join the FB IDEAs Lunch & Learn to discover performance 3d printing. Explore rapid prototyping with Hub member STRALIS and hear where local, additive manufacturing creates real advantages for off-road and extreme condition use cases.
CleanTech in Business Networking & Pitch Night
Join our partners, the Victorian Cleantech Cluster, for a Networking & Pitch night featuring emerging cleantech businesses.
Hear about the VCC’s engagement on the Climate Investor Forum, and meet the new VCC Committee.
From Concept to Creation: Real-World Case Studies in Product Development
Join the FB IDEAs Lunch & Learn to discover key stages of product development, common pitfalls and how to avoid them. Explore how manufacturers can leverage structured development to innovate and add value to their businesses.
Unlocking the Research & Development Tax Incentive: Driving Innovation and Growth
Join the FB IDEAs Lunch & Learn with NOAH Connect and discover how the Research & Development Tax Incentive (RDTI) can support your innovation and growth. Gain insights into how to identify eligible R&D, structure your claim and maximise federal tax incentives for your business.
Enabling Revenue Before Raising Equity - Insights on smarter funding pathways for innovation businesses
Join the FB IDEAs Lunch & Learn with Hub member Accelerate Funding Group and hear about investment readiness and funding pathways, and explore his approach to closing funding gaps through hybrid funding models.
Fishermans Bend Smart Battery Pilot: Driving Energy Savings and Fuelling Startup Growth
Hear from ELIoT Energy about how their FB IDEAs supported trial in Fishermans Bend led to opportunities for the innovative hardware startup on local and nation wide level.
Understanding Federal Opportunities: Where does your innovation fit, and how do you get there?
Join the FB IDEAs Lunch & Learn with Hub member Hypso to explore the strategic landscape of federal funding and priorities to learn how to position your company as a preferred partner in key national initiatives.
Sustainability Forum Networking Event
A forum to bring together Sustainability Managers in Fishermans Bend to share knowledge and explore collaboration opportunities.
De-Risking Medtech Innovation: A structured approach to beat the Valley of Death
Join the FB IDEAs Lunch & Learn with Hub member Octive Consulting, supporting Medtech innovators with a roadmap through the Valley of Death - the gap where grants fade before major investment is attainable.
AgTech Bootcamp
Curious about where agtech is heading and the opportunities for advanced manufacturing in Fishermans Bend? Join us to learn more, and put your ideas to the test…
FB IDEAs Hub Christmas Drinks & Nibbles
Join us at the FB IDEAs Hub for casual end-of-year drinks and celebrate being part of the community.
Women of Fishermans Bend Social Circle
FB IDEAs is proud to host the next come-together of the new Women of Fishermans Bend Social Circle, facilitated by Hub Member Helena Chen Erck. This initiative creates a safe, supportive space for local women to connect, share experiences, and build community.
Women of Fishermans Bend Social Circle
FB IDEAs is proud to host the next come-together of the new Women of Fishermans Bend Social Circle, facilitated by Hub Member Helena Chen Erck. This initiative creates a safe, supportive space for local women to connect, share experiences, and build community.
Thermodynamic Insights of Retrofitting Innovations in Fishermans Bend
Join us to hear about the study results of ESI’s thermodynamic study and explore the impact which retrofitting existing buildings with triple glazing solutions in Fishermans Bend could have - Dr Yakow Elgart presents the FB IDEAs project under local property partnership.
From Digital Twin to The Real Thing
Join us for the FB IDEAs Lunch & Learn session with Hub Member PCO Engineering. Resident algorithm and control systems expert Philip Oefner will share insights on how systems thinking connects with digital twins called functional mockup units - used to analyse and simulate real world behaviour.
Cleantech in Business
Join the Victorian Cleantech Cluster for a chance to connect with Victoria's peak body for cleantech networking, collaboration and innovation. 100% for the sector, by the sector. Celebrate the PowerOn Incubator Participants and discover future opportunities.
New Date: 29 Oct: Women of Fishermans Bend Social Circle
FB IDEAs is proud to host the new Women of Fishermans Bend Social Circle, facilitated by Hub Member Helena Chen Erck. This initiative will create a safe, supportive space for local women to connect, share experiences, and build community.
Proof of Concept to Prototype to Production
Join us for the FB IDEAs Lunch & Learn session with our Hub Member honepd. Resident product design expert Andrew Jack will share insights on moving from prototype to physical product - covering key principles and pitfalls in developing engineered, mass-manufacturable goods, based on honepd’s decade of experience designing and delivering millions of units.
Art+Engineering: unlocking new models for collaboration
Join us to explore new forms of collaboration where art meets engineering in Fishermans Bend - and the value of industry partnerships that make it happen.
Designing for Non-Typical Projects and Stakeholders
Hub member Studio MK creates inclusive urban designs through community-led consultations - reshaping Melbourne’s major park projects. Join us for this Lunch & Learn session and hear about challenges & triumphs imagining resilient urban futures.
From Purpose to Practice: Simple Steps to Market Your Startup with Impact
Branding isn’t just a logo — join us for this FB IDEAs lunch & learn session and learn how to create clarity, trust, and traction. Host Justin Taylor brings strategic marketing experience with a startup founder’s perspective to the table.
Enabling commercial futures with circular products
Are you a curious business ready to build a sustainable, circular future? Join us at the FB IDEAs Hub and be among the first to learn about Circular Innovation for Products, a new framework for developing sustainable physical products and packaging solutions for the circular economy.
Micromobility in Fishermans Bend
Join us for the results of NTRO's staff e-micromobility trial program in collaboration with FB IDEAs and microFleet. Australia's premier transport research body, NTRO has completed an extensive trial testing e-scooters and e-bikes as workplace transport options. Whether you're in transport planning, sustainability, or operations, discover practical findings on how e-micromobility can transform workplace mobility.
Revisioning Social Procurement – Why profit matters?
Hosted by UpSol, join us for this lunch-and-learn session to explore how achieving the triple bottom line for ‘People and Planet’ should just be the by-product of a good business decision.
Future Forces: Innovation and Opportunity in Australian Agrifood
Curious about where agtech is heading and the opportunities for advanced manufacturing in Fishermans Bend? In partnership with Farmers 2 Farmers, we are hosting a lunch and learn session for local businesses and innovators to learn more about the cross-sector opportunities in agriculture for design, engineering and advanced manufacturing businesses and innovators in Fishermans Bend.
Quantum Tech for Business
Curious about quantum physics and what it could offer your business in the future? Join us for a lunch and learn session with Chris Ferrie, notable quantum educator, best selling author for an introduction to quantum computing and explore modern applications for start ups and small business.
Past Events
Since 2023, we have supported 100+ events in Fishermans Bend - delivered by FB IDEAs and project partners. From site launches and tours, to exhibitions, workshops, presentations, lunch & learn and networking events, these events span diverse sectors and showcase our role in fostering experimentation, innovation and nurturing a collaborative precinct culture in Fishermans Bend.
Here is just a selection of some of the events we have supported to date.