We work with business and industry, providing support to bring more clean economy solutions to the market.
Developing clean economy solutions
The clean economy encompasses initiatives, practices and products which address climate change mitigation and adaptation, encourage renewables, and compliment the transition to a circular economy.
The circular economy is an innovative model for rethinking our approach to products and services. Underpinned by a transition to renewable energy sources, the three principles of a circular economy are design out waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use, and regenerate natural systems.
The City provides a business and industry support program to develop markets for clean economy solutions. Our vision is to establish Geelong as a Centre of Excellence for the clean economy in Australia, by attracting investment, creating jobs and building skills.
2024 marks the ten-year anniversary of the City's support of the clean economy sector. View our ten-year anniversary video here. The video summarises the City of Greater Geelong’s clean economy achievements and looks at some major projects in our region that contribute to a clean economy.
While the business support is now provided by City of Greater Geelong, in the past the program was delivered through a partnership funded through the Victorian State Government, the City of Greater Geelong and the Geelong Manufacturing Council. The program is in line with Geelong’s
designation as a UNESCO City of Design and the community-led 30 year vision for a clever and creative future.
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Support for your business
How can we help you?
We provide hands-on business support to help you:
- Access grants for new, collaborative projects that stimulate the market
- Deliver activities to develop skills and capabilities
- Create innovative products through procurement
- Explore opportunities to grow markets
- Share success stories and learn from others through industry briefings
Our key activities
- Inviting proposals for scalable clean economy demonstration project(s);
- Bringing new clean economy products to market by stimulating demand through Procurement for Innovation; and
- Exploring the creation of a clean economy precinct.
View our economic development plan Geelong on the Rise: a clever and creative international city.