Opportunities - Invest Victoria

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

• Technological expertise in advanced manufacturing processes

• Melbourne's manufacturing sector is the largest in Australia, providing 31% of the country’s manufacturing capacity

• Strong capability in a range of industries

Biotechnologies

• Australia is ranked first as a clinical trials location in a recent study
• Home to Australia’s two largest listed pharmaceutical companies
• Leaders in agricultural biotechnology
• Industrial biotechnology leads to significant gains for Melbourne companies

Information Technologies

• Melbourne’s telecommunications industry drives ICT employment and revenue
• Home to over half the Australian games industry
• Expertise in Java-based J2EE and Microsoft’s .NET
• Niche software and services capabilities for your business needs
• Largest R&D cluster in the Southern Hemisphere, here in Melbourne

Environment & Energy Technologies

• First Australian state to introduce mandatory renewable energy targets

• Leaders of renewable energy and waste minimisation technologies in Australia

• Melbourne’s strong commitment to sustainability

Design

• Sophisticated design capability across a range of industries

• Diverse design disciplines available to your business

Financial & Service Industries

• Australia, over A$1 trillion of funds under management… and counting!
• Over 151 languages officially recognised in Melbourne
• Quality support centres for your business to work with