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.

Looking back at a full year in the FB IDEAs Hub - filled with innovation, collaboration and a growing community.

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.

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 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.

From rainwater harvesting and marine ecology to cultural weaving , in partnership with Port of Melbourne, FBIDEAs has supported a range of innovative projects that test what’s possible when community, creativity and industry come together.

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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.