Selected work across cities, regions and industries, focused on economic strategy, positioning and investment.

Recent projects

Regional Development Victoria (Barwon South West)

Agriculture and freight. Identifying value-add pathways and strengthening regional logistics (in progress).

Economic Development Australia

CEO insights. Understanding how council CEOs approach economic development (in progress).

City of Charles Sturt

Economic direction. Clarifying priorities and supporting the city’s economic strategy (in progress).

Advanced Energy Tech

Resource recovery project. Framing the economic and policy case for a major circular economy facility (in progress).

Greater Hobart

Economic positioning. Defining Hobart’s economic narrative and strengthening its investment case.

Melbourne’s retail and community markets

Economic and civic value. Developing a shared approach across major markets (in progress).

Featured projects

  • City of Melbourne – Economic Development Strategy

    • Led development of the city’s economic strategy

    • Focused on priority sectors and long-term competitiveness

    • Provided a clear framework for investment and policy

  • Geelong – Investment Prospectus

    • Defined Geelong’s economic positioning

    • Translated strategy into a clear investment narrative

    • Strengthened the city’s case for investment

  • Advanced Energy Tech – Circular Economy Waste Facility (Bendigo)

    • Framing the economic and policy case for a major circular economy project

    • Supporting engagement with state and local government

    • Positioning the project within a broader regional development context

  • Greater Hobart - economic positioning

    • Defining the city’s economic narrative

    • Strengthening its positioning for investment and growth

    • Supporting a clearer strategic direction

Additional experience includes:

  • economic development strategies

  • international engagement strategies

  • investment prospectuses

  • industry and sector strategies

  • evaluation frameworks

 

Econovation brings deep experience in strategy, innovation and economic development. To discuss how we can help with your project, contact us.