FB IDEAs nurtures incremental and experimental urban renewal and activation during the transformation of Fishermans Bend

Built on principles of Innovation, Diversity, Experimentation and Activation, our role is to support a diverse range of activities that seed an innovation culture and attract smaller scale activity ahead of major investments in the area

Our Site Activations

  • FB IDEAs Incubator and Innovation Hub

    The FB IDEAs Hub is a place for ideas, industry connections and emerging businesses to grow in Fishermans Bend - offering free co-working space and a vibrant community.

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  • Circular Design Collective

    Bringing together innovators and creative practitioners to incubate and collaborate on circular economy design initiatives

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  • The Gladstone Artist in Residence Space

    Artist in Residence and Gallery engaging Fishermans Bend residents and nurturing creative connections and collaborations

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  • Construction Futures Cluster

    Showcasing innovative prototypes and solutions to support more sustainable futures in the construction and built environment sectors.

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Latest News

Federal Opportunities and how to access them
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.

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De-risking medtech innovation - balancing technical achievements and commercial viability
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.

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AgTech Bootcamp seeds opportunities & connections
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.

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Call out for community mentors to support student innovation programs
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.

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UpSol’s Major Breakthrough in Commercial & Industrial Energy Storage 
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!

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Have your say on parking in Fishermans Bend
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!

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Showcasing innovation, collaboration and community
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.

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From an Empty Warehouse to a Creative Ecosystem: The Circular Design Collective Says Goodbye
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.

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2025 Reflections: an exciting year at the FB IDEAs Hub
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.

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Enhancing building performance: Tackling heat loss with high-efficiency window inserts
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.

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Advanced engineering at its finest: Digital twins and Functional Mock-up Units
Advanced engineering at its finest: Digital twins and Functional Mock-up Units

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.

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Materials choices for mass manufacturing preparedness
Materials choices for mass manufacturing preparedness

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.

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The power of partnership: Port of Melbourne’s support provides home for diverse projects
The power of partnership: Port of Melbourne’s support provides home for diverse projects

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.

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A Story of Glue, Bluestone and Participation: Designing for non-typical stakeholders
A Story of Glue, Bluestone and Participation: Designing for non-typical stakeholders

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

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Historic Holdens return to their origins
Historic Holdens return to their origins

Recently, a group of historic early Holden models from the South Australian FX/FJ Holden Club made the long sojourn to their origins in Fishermans Bend.

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Upcoming Events

What's On
From Concept to Creation: Real-World Case Studies in Product Development
Mar 17
From Concept to Creation: Real-World Case Studies in Product Development
CleanTech in Business Networking & Pitch Night
Mar 18
CleanTech in Business Networking & Pitch Night
Weaving Three Stories Film Screening
Mar 19
Weaving Three Stories Film Screening
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