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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Values diffusion: How Toll Group is making sustainability stick

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RMIT Addresses the Skills Crisis with Innovative Education Models

Connect with the education sector including RMIT leaders, industry partners and government, and learn more about the current industry-immersed learning opportunities at RMIT, what this...
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Think 3000 – ‘Think What’s Next’

Think 3000 is RMIT’s groundbreaking platform for thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Join us for inspiring talks, Q&As, and hands-on workshops exploring the future of...

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