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Understand the market

Victoria is a diverse and dynamic economy with strong economic fundamentals and excellent access to Asia-pacific markets.

Find key insights to assess market potential, including economic data, government strategies, infrastructure, skills and liveability.

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  • Discover consumer and business markets
  • Know the Victorian economy
  • Know government policy
  • Learn about infrastructure and connectivity
  • Explore Melbourne's lifestyle and business culture
  • Success stories
  • Consumer and business markets
  • Greater Melbourne demographics
  • Victoria in Future
  • Top companies call Melbourne home
  • Proven track record
  • Victorian industry performance
  • Start-up ecosystem in Victoria
  • Highly skilled talent
  • Victorian Government strategies
  • Australian Government strategies
  • Free trade agreements
  • Transport infrastructure
  • Digital infrastructure
  • Time zones
  • Flights & times from Melbourne
  • Melbourne liveability
  • Business etiquette in Australia

Explore your sector

Melbourne and regional Victoria offers world-class strengths across key industries.

Access industry-specific data and insights on growth opportunities in key sectors, including advanced manufacturing, clean energy, digital tech, and more.

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  • Digital technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Food
  • Energy
  • Medtech and Pharma
  • Research & Development
  • Artificial Intelligence
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  • Digital Games
  • Quantum
  • Edtech
  • Fintech
  • Sports Technology
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  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Advanced Air Mobility
  • Alternative Proteins
  • Agtech
  • Clean Energy
  • Battery Manufacturing
  • Digital Health
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Victorian Research & Development

Get tailored support

Investing in Melbourne and regional Victoria means access to personalised, pro-business support.

Discover expert guidance, government incentives, and tailored assistance to help build a strong business case for your investment project.

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  • Investment Gateway
  • Building your business case
  • Permits, development approvals and site selection
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  • Venture Growth Fund
  • Equity Investment Attraction Fund

Set-up your business

Melbourne is one of the world’s most liveable and business-friendly cities.

Navigate the process of establishing your business in Melbourne or regional Victoria, with practical guidance on regulatory and operational requirements, visa’s and relocating to Melbourne.

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  • Open a bank account
  • Register your company in Australia
  • Business tax requirements
  • Migration and visas
  • Relocate to Melbourne
  • Explore precincts of Melbourne
  • Melbourne CBD and Docklands Business Precinct
  • Melbourne Biomedical Precinct (Parkville)
  • Melbourne Connect Innovation Precinct
  • La Trobe University Research and Innovation Precinct
  • Fishermans Bend Business Precinct
  • Monash National Employment and Innovation Cluster
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About us

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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Victoria releases Freight Plan to supercharge growth and investment August 8, 2025
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Victoria releases Freight Plan to supercharge growth and investment

The Victorian Government has launched the Victorian Freight Plan 2025-30: Victoria Delivers — a bold strategy to decarbonise and accelerate growth in the $36 billion freight sector.

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Melbourne: A thriving hub where education, talent, and innovation fuel business success August 7, 2025
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Melbourne: A thriving hub where education, talent, and innovation fuel business success

Melbourne is a premier destination in Australia for businesses seeking access to a highly skilled, multilingual, and globally connected workforce.

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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 streamlines quarry approvals, unlocking new investment opportunities August 6, 2025
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Victoria streamlines quarry approvals, unlocking new investment opportunities

The Victorian Government is unlocking new investment opportunities across Victoria’s extractive resources industry by ensuring the steady supply of critical raw materials to fuel the state’s infrastructure pipeline and fast-growing housing market.

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Victorian screen tech pioneer XM2 showcases global growth and innovation August 5, 2025
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Victorian screen tech pioneer XM2 showcases global growth and innovation

Victoria’s screen sector continues to demonstrate global leadership, with homegrown company XM2 becoming a key player in high-end cinematography and advanced camera systems for the film and television industries.

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