Agriculture and food production are major economic drivers for the region, and were both significantly impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires, drought, floods and COVID-19 pandemic, and will require extensive support to fully recover.

Diverse agriculture products are produced, ranging from dairy cattle farming and dairy product manufacturing in Bega Valley, dairy and beef cattle farming and viticulture in Wingecarribee, viticulture in Hilltops, aquaculture in Eurobodalla, apples and other orchard fruits from the Snowy Valleys, sheep, lamb and alpaca farming in Yass Valley and the Upper Lachlan and wood product manufacturing in the Snowy regions.

CBRIN is an initiative of the ACT Government, supported by six foundation members and sponsors including the ANU, Canberra Institute of Technology, CSIRO, Data61, University of Canberra and UNSW Canberra, and corporate partners Optus, PWC and ActewAGL.

Canberra is the driving force behind Australia’s space industry. It has the infrastructure, businesses, research strengths and education and training systems to support civil, commercial and defence space applications.

The ACT Government has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Australian Space Agency to strengthen the national space industry.

The Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex managed on behalf of NASA by CSIRO, is one of only three NASA Deep Space Network Facilities in the world and currently supports more than 30 deep space missions.

The ACT Government will build on the establishment of the Canberra Cyber Hub and Canberra Innovation Network by delivering a new Cyber, Space and Advanced Technology Hub that will enhance the capabilities in the ACT and region.

Canberra is Australia’s defence capital with the largest concentration of defence and national security agencies, assets, organisations, diplomatic networks and industry bodies in the nation.

NSW’s Defence and Industry Strategy, the ACT’s Defence Industry Strategy and the Canberra Region Defence Industry Capability Directory provide a platform for continued collaboration in the Canberra region.

The Canberra region is home to world-leading tertiary and vocational training institutions, including the Australian National University, the University of Canberra, University
of Wollongong, University of NSW, Australian Catholic University, Charles Sturt University, Canberra Institute of Technology and several Country University and TAFE campuses.

The University of Canberra is a public research university with its main campus located in Bruce, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.

As Australia's national university, the ANU works with government, private sector and other research institutes to explore, investigate and develop ideas and solutions to major issues facing Australian society and the world.

Charles Sturt University is an Australian multi-campus public university located in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Victoria. Established in 1989, it was named in honour of Captain Charles Napier Sturt, a British explorer who made expeditions into regional New South Wales and South Australia.

The region has a major health network, including the Canberra Hospital, University of Canberra Hospital and Calvary Hospital, extending to the South-East Coast and other major health assets such as the South East Regional Hospital and the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital.

This network is set to expand with the $500m expansion of Canberra Hospital (formerly known as the SPIRE project).

Canberra is a leading Asia Pacific centre for renewable energy and niche cleantech solutions. It is Asia Pacific's most progressive territory in moving towards a low-carbon economy. The ACT is powered by 100% renewable electricity, generated by wind and photovoltaic power.

As the national capital, Canberra is also home to a number of culturally significant icons and attractions such as Parliament House and the National Gallery of Australia, drawing visitors and acting as a source of differentiation from other cities and regions in Australia.

The Canberra region is geographically and economically diverse. It possesses a vibrant, mobile and highly skilled workforce across a wide range of existing and emerging industries, providing the foundation for a strong economy.

The Canberra region is geographically and economically diverse. It possesses a vibrant, mobile and highly skilled workforce across a wide range of existing and emerging industries, providing the foundation for a strong economy

The Canberra region is geographically and economically diverse. It possesses a vibrant, mobile and highly skilled workforce across a wide range of existing and emerging industries, providing the foundation for a strong economy

The City of Melbourne has partnered with the University of Melbourne and RMIT University to create Melbourne Innovation Districts (MID), a smart city initiative that is set to drive investment in the knowledge economy and help shape the city’s future.

Melbourne is home to a number of incubators, hubs and co-working spaces.

Melbourne’s north is fast becoming a world-class food and agricultural hub. The region is home to some of Australia’s best loved food and beverage brands, as well as an eclectic mix of artisan businesses, including boutique microbreweries, premium chocolate makers, coffee roasters and gourmet food distribution companies.

The region leads the state in the production of many food categories including bakery, confectionery, dairy, seafood and meat.

Victoria has an ambitious climate change strategy. With a A$1.6 billion energy package to power Victoria’s progress towards a clean energy future, opportunities for businesses to contribute to this future are abundant.

Victoria is home to a thriving clean energy research and development industry, with major projects ranging from printed solar cells to geothermal heating and cooling.

We're developing new materials and processes to produce thin, flexible and semi-transparent solar cells using printable 'solar inks'. These inks are deposited onto flexible plastic film using processes like micro-gravure coating, slot-die coating and screen printing.

Geothermal systems work using water as a heat transfer medium to transfer heat from water or the ground (via water in pipes) into a building using circulation pumps.

Ground temperatures are ‘captured’ by the water and transferred into a Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) via a heat exchanger. The GSHP then produces water, typically in the range of 7 to 50 degrees Celsius, for cooling and heating respectively.

Melbourne’s defence industry is renowned for its highly skilled workforce, excellence and unparalleled capabilities in advanced manufacturing, world-class research & development and delivering complex defence projects.

Melbourne is Australia’s leader in advanced manufacturing and one of the few places in the world that covers the entire manufacturing spectrum, from research and engineering to design and production. Melbourne is home to more than 20 cutting-edge advanced manufacturing research centres, many in partnership with world-class universities.

Melbourne’s advanced manufacturing expertise spans design, composite materials, material handling, software development, additive processes, automated systems and advanced electronics and machinery.

Melbourne is home to a network of specialised advanced manufacturing research precincts servicing a range of industries including Automotive, Aerospace, Defence, Scientific Instruments, Medical Devices and Equipment, Chemicals and Plastics, Pharmaceuticals, Fabricated Metals, TCF (textiles, clothing and footwear) and Food Processing.

Melbourne’s Central Business District is home to an advanced manufacturing precinct, incorporating the University of Melbourne and RMIT University, that offers state-of-the-art facilities including 3D printing and reverse engineering.

Melbourne’s Parkville Precinct is a globally recognised hub of excellence in healthcare, research and education. A cluster of research and health sciences institutes in the precinct specialise in smart and advanced materials applications, instrument development, advanced ICT applications and nanotechnology.

Home to Monash University, the Australian Synchrotron, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Monash Health, the Monash Health Translation Precinct, and Melbourne’s key pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, including Servier, GlaxoSmithKline and Bristol-Myers Squibb, this precinct is the locus of numerous advanced manufacturing research projects and collaborations.

Often described as Australia's heart of culture, Melbourne's attractions include sporting events, art galleries, live music, festivals and fashion events that are popular with tourists and locals alike.

Explore the National Gallery of Victoria, Australia’s oldest and most renowned public art museum. The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne offers a mix of diverse plant collections and tranquil lakes.

Melbourne’s Luna Park is renowned as the city’s oldest amusement park. From roller coasters to motion simulators, the park offers classic family entertainment with its state-of-the-art attractions.

Featuring the highest observation deck in Melbourne, the Eureka Tower offers surreal views of the entire city.

Melbourne Health is responsible for funding and providing health care services in the Melbourne metropolitan area.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital operates across two campuses in Parkville, and provides health services, conducts medical research programs, and trains health professionals.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is responsible for NorthWestern Mental Health – which provides hospital-based mental health services in hospitals across north-west metropolitan Melbourne.

The Doherty Institute - a partnership with the University of Melbourne that specialises in providing health care services in the area of infection and immunity.

Creative industries are an evolving mix of sectors spanning arts and culture, screen and design. They cover disciplines as diverse as game development and graphic design, fashion and filmmaking, media and music, comedy and craft, and include activities that are both commercially-driven and community-based, experimental and export-intense.

Creative industries are important to our prosperity. They drive new approaches to job creation and industry innovation. As the economy transitions and jobs of the future emerge, creative industries will be increasingly important to the future of the next generation.

Victoria is the national leader in visual and performing arts. Melbourne hosts 62,000 live music concerts each year and Victoria has three times more live music performances than the national average, and the state is home to leading libraries, galleries and museums

The University of Melbourne is Australia's Number One university and is a world leader in education, teaching and research excellence.

RMIT University, officially the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, is a public research university in Melbourne, Australia.

Monash University is a public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Named after prominent World War I general Sir John Monash, it was founded in 1958 and is the second oldest university in the state.

Victoria University is a public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is a dual-sector university, providing courses in both higher education and technical and further education.

La Trobe University is a public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its main campus is located in the suburb of Bundoora. The university was established in 1964, becoming the third university in the state of Victoria.

Swinburne University of Technology is a public research university based in Melbourne, Australia. It was founded in 1908 as the Eastern Suburbs Technical College to serve those without access to further education in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

City of Melbourne is proud to be part of a local and international movement of cities that will act to reduce emissions and to address climate change impacts.

The greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming are generated from electricity, gas, transport, and waste produced in our city. They are also generated by food and agriculture, goods and services, and the resources that go into packaging, clothes and building materials. Too many greenhouse gas emissions act like a blanket around the earth, causing temperatures to rise.

To reduce greenhouse emissions, we need collective action by customers and businesses, commuters and transport companies, tenants and building owners, investors and government regulators. By taking action together, we can generate health and social benefits and reduce the cost of environmental impact.

We are already investing in renewable energy, urban forests, green buildings, waste innovation and in better pedestrian and cycling infrastructure. Through such creative initiatives, we can deliver better health for our community together with economic, social and environmental benefits.

We are doing this because we want our city to remain a great place to live, work and visit, but climate change is threatening that.

As Melbourne feels the effects of climate change it threatens the liveability of our city through heatwaves, flooding, drought and poor air quality.