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.

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.

Medtech innovators came together to join in on Octive Consulting’s lunch & learn session on how to de-risk medtch using the GAITS framework.

Farmers2Founders joined FB IDEAs and invited innovators and entrepreneurs to explore AgTech opportunities on a day full of knowledge exchange and networking.

Celebrating business success with Hub member Upsol - Recent deployments proving the concept of running a social enterprise as a business!

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.