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Invest Victoria is the Victorian State Government's investment promotion agency, focused on attracting and facilitating investment that contributes to economic growth across the state.

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Digital games tax offset available now

Find out about games development opportunities and incentives available now in Melbourne.

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Oncoshot scales clinical data in Melbourne

Singaporean healthtech, Oncoshot bases its Australian headquarters in Melbourne to leverage the city's world-leading cancer capability and hospital networks.

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Taking Melbourne International Games Week to the next level July 10, 2025
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Taking Melbourne International Games Week to the next level

Melbourne International Games Week (MIGW) returns this October, providing global investors, publishers, and game studios a prime gateway to Australia’s fastest-growing digital games ecosystem.

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Global Power Generation battery project is fast tracked via Victoria’s Development Facilitation Program July 7, 2025
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Global Power Generation battery project is fast tracked via Victoria’s Development Facilitation Program

Global Power Generation, a leading international renewable energy company, has had its Tarrone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project fast-tracked through the Victorian Government’s Development Facilitation Program - a pathway that streamlines approvals for major projects, reducing risks and application time-frames.

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Investment Gateway: a front door for investment in Victoria

Our Investment Gateway offers a streamlined approach to engaging with the Victorian Government, serving as your single-entry point for all investment related support.

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Victorian Research & Development

Explore how you can achieve commercial and global impact by conducting your research and product development in Melbourne.

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Neoen expands renewable footprint in Victoria

Global renewable energy company, Neoen installed and activated the largest lithium-ion battery in the southern hemisphere in Victoria.

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Victoria backs breakthrough paediatric cancer research to accelerate biotech innovation July 3, 2025
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Victoria backs breakthrough paediatric cancer research to accelerate biotech innovation

Victoria is advancing its global leadership in life sciences with a $2.1 million investment in next-generation childhood cancer research.

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Premier ag tech event returns to Victoria in 2026 July 2, 2025
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Premier ag tech event returns to Victoria in 2026

Victoria will host the Asia Pacific’s premier agrifood innovation event, evokeAG, when it returns to Melbourne from 17-18 February 2026 — bringing together the world’s brightest minds in agtech, food production, research, and agricultural investment.

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