CEO update: Positioning Victorian SMEs for emerging opportunities

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01 Oct 2026
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Every day, Gateway by ICN gives us a valuable view of where opportunities are emerging for Victorian businesses. Together with insights from industry, government and project owners, we’re seeing strong momentum across several sectors.

The energy transition continues to drive demand across local supply chains, while increasing investment in technology, automation and digital capability is creating new opportunities for local suppliers. We’re also seeing growing interest in data centre development across Victoria, opening doors for businesses in construction, electrical, mechanical, cooling and specialist services.

What’s most exciting is that many Victorian SMEs already have the capabilities these projects need. Our role is to help businesses identify where they fit, connect them with the right opportunities and make sure Victorian capability is front of mind.

To help you get a clearer picture, we're hosting a General Market Update on Thursday 22 October in Melbourne. Our Industry Advisers will share insights on more than 20 live and upcoming projects across renewable energy, transport, construction and housing, manufacturing, and health, while highlighting where supply chain opportunities are emerging. It's also a great chance to connect with decision-makers and potential collaborators. Places are limited, so I encourage you to register early.

We'll also be announcing a dedicated data centres event soon, where we'll take a closer look at the opportunities in this rapidly growing sector.

In the meantime, make sure your Gateway by ICN company profile is up to date. Buyers are actively looking for capable local suppliers, and your next opportunity could be just around the corner.