Acknowledgement of Country

The Melbourne Innovation Districts (MID) acknowledges the people of the Woi Wurrung and Boon Wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of MID.

MID respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. MID also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

Innovation knows no
boundaries.

Program of Work

The program of work is focused around five essential components of future cities. These components stimulate and connect new ideas and practices to projects and partnerships, which can then be prototyped and applied across an urban landscape.

Advanced Technology

Enabling better analysis, insight and collaboration through accessible state-of-the-art and experimental technology.

Enterprise Activation

Opportunities to develop and explore new enterprise for Melbourne’s future economy.

Institutional Design

Designing and redesigning the way our systems and institutions work.

Public Realm

New spaces and places for innovation and collaboration.

Social Innovation

Developing, collaborating, researching and prototyping in new ways and in new combinations to meet social needs.

What’s on in MID?

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27 March 2025

Victoria State Budget address 2025

Hear from Treasurer Symes as she breaks down the 2025 State Budget, offering insights into the Government’s policy and investment priorities while addressing post-budget analysis....
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27 March 2025

Shaping the future of our cities: focus on Melbourne

In November 2024, Urbis released the results of their biennial City Leaders Survey, offering valuable insights from over 200 senior executives. The survey highlights the...
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27 March 2025

M2050 Summit

How will Melbourne look in 2050? We’re inviting hundreds of Melburnians – including residents, businesses and students – to help City of Melbourne shape the future of our...

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