About Us
Established in 2019, the Victorian Cleantech Cluster (VCC) is a network of industry, government, research, finance and others who want to see Victoria become a major hub for cleantech innovation, uptake and commercialisation.
Victoria's transition to a clean economy will see clean technology deliver greater economic prosperity, increased job opportunities and continued quality of life.
We provide a platform for people to connect, share knowledge and advice, and work together to commercialise clean technology solutions and drive the transition to a strong and sustainable circular economy.
We create networks, experiences and institutional knowledge that supports companies and founders to develop and grow their innovation.
The future of Victorian jobs and sustainable economic development relies on a strong cleantech and environment sector, building on a legacy of innovation, effective regulation and sustainability in the state.
Victoria's strong commitment to sustainability, strong educational institutions and our innovative ethos underpins our cleantech sector.
Clean technology contributes more than $31bn to the Australian economy each year, supporting more than 65,000 jobs across 1,500+ organisations.
65,000+ People
1,500+ Organisations
$31bn Economic Impact
CLEANTECH'S BENEFITS
Clean technologies embrace a diverse range of products, services, and processes across industries that are inherently designed to:
- Provide superior performance at lower costs
- Greatly reduce or eliminate negative ecological impact
- Improve the productive and responsible use of natural resources
WHERE CLEANTECH WORKS
Cleantech is a key feature of many business sectors including:
- New energy generation, storage and infrastructure
- Air and environmental management
- Recycling, waste and resource recovery
- The built environment and green buildings
- Water and wastewater
- Transport and mobility
- Advanced manufacturing and industrial processes
- Agriculture and land management
CLEANTECH SECTORS AND PRIORITY AREAS
Our planet depends on it...
As the climate crisis has intensified, more and more people are looking for climate focussed tech solutions. Climate science and climate technologies are a major part of the cleantech ecosystem.
The principal aim of these areas is to tackle climate change and mitigate the damage being done to our natural environment.
Powering the future...
Renewable energy is a major part of cleantech, with areas like solar, wind and hydrogen gaining significant momentum in recent years.
Energy storage is another critical element with large scale batteries being installed across the world.
Water, water, everyone...
Water quality is essential to life on earth, and reducing negative impacts on our water sources is key to ensuring that we have a happy and healthy future.
Water research and management are key areas for cleantech with outcomes that benefit humans, animals, and plants.
Water is also used to generate renewable electricity through the tidal and hydroelectric installations.
It's a dirty job, but someone's gotta do it...
Waste management and recycling are important factors in a sustainable, circular economy. Diverting waste away from landfill means less damage to the environment, cleaner air and less reliance on producing new materials.
Farming just got a lot smarter...
Cleantech solutions are applied all across agriculture from soil quality and biodiversity programs, to reducing the emissions of livestock through diet and genetic testing.
Carbon smart farms are becoming increasingly more important in the race to net zero.
Waste from animals and crops can be reused to produce biofuels, and many farms have installed solar panels and adopted agrivoltic practices.
Moving the world...
From electric vehicles to hydrogen highways and aviation biofuels, the face of transport is changing thanks to clean technologies.
Reducing emissions while increasing energy efficiency is crucial to this sector.
Micromobility solutions such as e-scooters and e-bikes have also increased in popularity around the world.
Cleantech in construction...
The environment that we build around us is just as important as the natural world. Low or no emission construction, green building materials and integrated systems all go hand in hand to create cleaner places to live, work and play.
Retrofitting buildings may be costly, but the immediate benefits are being felt by tennants and building owners as utility costs come down with more efficient systems in place.
Fighting the good fight...
Environmental conservation plays critical role in cleantech, especially in areas such as climate change.
Processes and technologies that support healthy ecosystems for plants and animals are now embedded in many government policies.
Planting new trees is fantastic, but stopping the destruction of forrests and
It all begins with an idea...
Cleantech solutions rely on extensive research conducted across the globe.
Universities and government supported institutions lead the way in driving innovation for the public good, especially in climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Clean technologies are economically viable products, services and processes that harness renewable materials and energy sources, dramatically reducing the use of natural resources to cut or eliminate emissions and waste with the focus on finding solutions to address environmental, energy, waste, and air and water quality issues.
Our Team
The Victorian Cleantech Cluster is overseen by a volunteer Board comprising industry experts with relevant experience across private and community organisations, government, education and finance. The Board meets monthly to review and plan activities, and set the strategic direction for the VCC. The Cluster Manager oversees the day to day operations of the organisation and works closely with the Board to grow and develop Victoria's cleantech ecosystem.