The Victorian Government is boosting Victoria’s pulse production with innovative new #research that will help solidify #Australia as an industry leader and enable local growers to capitalise on the rising global demand for plant proteins. The funding for a new research project was announced at the Horsham SmartFarm with the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC). Read more: https://lnkd.in/gb9NRg4d #ThinkMelbourne #agtech #agriculture #plantbased
Invest Victoria
Government Administration
Melbourne, Victoria 12,456 followers
Invest Victoria is the State Government of Victoria's investment attraction agency.
About us
Invest Victoria is the State Government of Victoria's investment attraction agency, fostering long-term economic prosperity by enabling business opportunities and job creation for Victoria. At Invest Victoria, we take an all-inclusive view of our client’s investment objectives, working directly and proactively with them to bridge the gap between investor and the Victorian market. Invest Victoria understands first-hand how doing business within the Australian market can differ vastly from doing business in an investor’s homeland – or indeed other parts of the world. There is uncertainty and risk, and it can be overwhelming trying to navigate Australia’s complex industries and intricate regulatory system. Our insight is key in enabling our clients to make faster and smarter decisions to enhance investor success. We also work hard to ensure the Victorian business environment is conducive to the types of investment that our state needs. With deep connections into government and industry, and backed by a dynamic and market-savvy investment team, Invest Victoria is well equipped to provide our clients with the know-how to make the most of local opportunities – linking them in with the right people and fast tracking their establishment into the market.
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http://www.invest.vic.gov.au
External link for Invest Victoria
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- Government Administration
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- 51-200 employees
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- Melbourne, Victoria
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- Government Agency
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- investment attraction , economic development, market entry facilitation, business case development, planning, local market connections, partnerships, and government support
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Yurringa Energy launches as Australia’s first First Nations-Owned Retail Energy Provider Australia’s first First Nations-owned retail energy provider, Yurringa Energy has begun operating in Victoria, marking a significant milestone in the state's #energy sector. With support from Invest Victoria and the Victorian Government, it will help power the state's biggest road project - North East Link. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gdDFj6hz #ThinkMelbourne #InvestmentOpportunities
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Happy #Diwali to all our friends and global colleagues! Celebrating light over darkness – Diwali holds a special significance, symbolising new beginnings and the promise of prosperity - values we share as we support innovation, growth, and opportunity across Victoria. May this Diwali bring bright opportunities and successful ventures to you and your business. Here’s to building a brighter future together! #HappyDiwali #FestivalofLights
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Podium expands APAC HQ in #Melbourne, growing Victoria’s highly skilled #digital sector. The expansion is the company’s largest operation outside of the US and it now services over 4,000 customers across Asia from Melbourne. This decision highlights Victoria's strategic advantages within the global tech landscape. With robust infrastructure, a skilled #talent pool, and strong R&D capabilities, Victoria offers a dynamic environment for tech companies to innovate and thrive. More: https://lnkd.in/g9Ji9qkk #ThinkMelbourne #ArtificialIntelligence #Australia
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The German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce, with support from Invest Victoria, hosted the German Delegation in Recycling: Industry Symposium in #Melbourne, Australia. The event showcased Germany’s cutting-edge #waste and #recycling innovations and explored opportunities for collaboration with Victoria. Key industry figures from both nations gathered to discuss important themes in #WasteManagement, #WasteToEnergy, and #RecyclingTechnology. The symposium included presentations from Victorian Government representatives, leaders and German innovators. Themes included: ◾ Investment in waste, recycling and resource recovery infrastructure in Victoria is critical to ensure it has the capacity to meet future demand to process its waste. ◾ In 2023, Victoria generated a total of 14.6 million tonnes of waste. With a growing population over the next three decades; this is expected to nearly double to 27.8 million tonnes by 2053. ◾ There is a significant investment opportunity to support Victoria and Australia’s ambition to achieve its target to recover 80% of all waste, by increasing capability and capacity to recycle and recover diverse types of waste. ◾ With a strong commitment to a circular economy, Victoria is a fertile ground for investment, innovation and growth. Victoria remains committed to innovation in recycling and waste-to-energy solutions as we look to grow this sector, create jobs, and drive sustainable investment in the state. Interested in investing in Victoria’s waste industry? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gSK6w5J #ThinkMelbourne #CircularEconomy #InvestmentOpportunities
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Invest Victoria proudly hosted the 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 last night, bringing together global industry leaders and delegates from #pharma, #biotech, and #healthtech ahead of the National AusBiotech Week held in #Melbourne, Victoria. The evening was led by Victoria’s Lead Scientist, Dr. Amanda Caples with remarks from the Victorian Government Treasurer and Minister for Economic Growth, Tim Pallas, who shared insights on Victoria’s thriving Health and Life Sciences sector and its investment opportunities. The event provided invaluable opportunities for attendees to connect with our highly skilled biotech practitioners, researchers, and industry partners. Some key takeaways include: 🔹 The health tech industry is estimated to have seen 18% growth over the last five years, contributing $5.5 billion to our economy. 🔹 Victoria boasts the most science, engineering and IT graduates in Australia and 41% of Australia’s pharmaceutical life science employees. 🔹 Victoria is a global leader in mRNA capability and the only place in the word with two of the world’s leading mRNA innovators - Moderna and BioNTech both establishing manufacturing and research facilities to develop lifesaving mRNA vaccines. 🔹 The Victorian Government is actively investing in medical research, MedTech and mRNA technology, building a world-class sector to attract expertise and innovation. To our guests, thank you to for joining us on this special night, we look forward to fostering new collaborations and assisting them with their growth ambitions to enter the Victorian market. Learn more about the opportunities across Victoria’s health sectors. https://lnkd.in/gaZcWfXT #ThinkMelbourne #AusBioTech2024 #AusBioInvest2024 #InvestVictoria
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We were pleased to host a luncheon in #Melbourne with the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia and its Health Committee, comprising its members from #pharma, #medtech, and #healthcare services. Australian executives representing some of the largest US headquartered multinational health technology companies joined invited guests to receive updates on Victoria’s #healthtechnologies sector, including its dynamic investment environment and cutting-edge research opportunities. Attendees heard from Professor Andrea O'Connor, Industry Advisory Co-Chair, Victorian Medtech Skills and Devices Hub (VMH) about key projects shaping the ecosystem, including at the VMH itself and the Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery (ACMD). Additionally, Connie Crisafi, Executive Director – Innovation and Technology, Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) discussed key policy initiatives, including Victoria’s strategy for Investment in Health Technologies. Key takeaways included: 👉 The ACMD and the VMH welcome industry collaborations to drive health technology growth by translating innovations and developing new training pathways to deepen the ecosystem’s workforce skillset. 👉 Invest Victoria welcomes discussions on DJSIR identified opportunities in health technology sub-sectors and prioritisation framework. Thank you to AmCham Australia and their Health Committee for joining us - we look forward to seeing you again soon! #ThinkMelbourne #AmCham #InvestmentOpportunities
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Invest Victoria was thrilled to attend the 61𝘴𝘵 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢-𝘑𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘯𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘉𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 in Nagoya, a key centre for Japan’s advanced manufacturing industry. This year’s theme, 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 – 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚-𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 builds on last year’s landmark 60th conference in #Melbourne, marking a new phase in the journey of the AJBCC/JABCC partnership. Over the three-day conference, more than 550 Australian and Japanese leaders came together from the #energy, #health and #lifesciences, technology and innovation, #advancedmanufacturing, real estate and food and beverage sectors to foster collaboration. Invest Victoria staff attended multiple events to showcase Victoria as a leading investment destination and to connect with new and existing stakeholders. The events included: -> Urban Renaissance Agency’s Urban Development seminar -> Australia-Japan Innovation Alliance Forum: Smart Society Towards 2030 -> Australia-Japan Leadership and Diversity for Economic Success Networking Breakfast The conference underscored the need for ongoing collaboration between Australia and Japan to achieve multiple strategic goals in energy transition, technology and innovation, housing and urban development, and regional stability. We look forward to working closely with our Japanese friends to strengthen co-operation, create new opportunities and shape a prosperous future together! If you would like to learn more about investment opportunities in Melbourne and Victoria, contact us: https://lnkd.in/gdP22JAZ #AJBCC #JABCC
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#Melbourne to host #World Congress of Gastroenterology 2025. In September 2025, the city will welcome 3,000 global #gastroenterology experts to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Securing this prestigious event highlights Victoria’s leadership in #medical research and #innovation, driven by strong support from the Victorian Government’s Business Events Fund. The congress will attract global experts to exchange insights and share best practices to aid the advancement of health science. Is your business ready to leverage this opportunity? Learn more about health opportunities in Melbourne: https://lnkd.in/g-JJ8q6 #ThinkMelbourne
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Learn more about Victoria’s #cleanenergy sector and how it can unlock your business's potential. https://lnkd.in/ggKrWk5P #ThinkMelbourne #InvestmentOpportunities
The All Energy Australia and Waste Expo Australia 2024 kicked off positively in #Melbourne this week, our team in the region is supporting over 20 Southeast Asian #energy corporations and #startups to explore opportunities in #solar, #hydrogen, #battery, #water, and #carboncapture technologies. #Victoria is at the forefront of clean energy innovation, with several groundbreaking projects and ambitious targets: 🎯 #RenewableEnergy Target: Victoria aims to reach 50% renewable energy generation by 2030. 💨 #WindEnergy: As of 2023, wind power accounts for over 30% of Victoria's electricity generation, making it a leading source of renewable energy in the state. ☀️ #SolarPower: With over 1.5 million solar panel installations, Victoria is the top state for rooftop solar, generating around 4,200 megawatts of solar capacity. 🔋 #Hydrogen Projects: The world-first Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain (HESC) Project is set to safely produce and transport clean liquid hydrogen from the La Trobe Valley to Kobe, Japan. 💡 Additionally, the Solar Systems large-scale pilot demonstration plant in Mildura stands as Australia’s largest concentrated photovoltaic facility, capable of generating over 150 megawatts of renewable energy. As we engage in these transformative discussions, connect with our team on the ground if you are in Melbourne this week and wants to find out more: Sharifah Khairunnisa Almushayakh, Christopher Hunter, and Jason Fuller. Let’s drive the future of clean energy together! Naïla Mazzucco, Michael Baird, Global Victoria, Annie Jiang, Invest Victoria
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