Canberra is rich in talent, ideas and creativity to accelerate your business growth.

A thriving economy

Canberra is a secure and stable place to do business.

The ACT has experienced 33 consecutive years of economic growth based on Australia’s most progressive climate action, and future-focused knowledge economy.

We’re home to the Australian Government, with ready access to opportunities, and an affluent, educated and growing population. Canberra is the right environment for established businesses to grow, and for new and innovative companies to make a mark.

Our strong track record and economic management speaks for itself – it’s why people do business here.

We’re open to the future

Canberra is a testing ground for new ideas and new technologies. We’re renowned for developing innovative solutions to tricky problems. In Canberra we look for new opportunities and ways of doing things. Where others see disruption, we see opportunity.

It’s this forward thinking that guarantees our competitiveness into the future.

We’re leading the nation on climate action, delivering on our commitment to net-zero and renewable energy. We’re continuing to invest in expanding our transport networks, connectivity and sustainable urban development.

Concepts go from pilot to proven more quickly here than anywhere else in the country. From next-generation quantum computing to achieving 100% renewable energy, Canberra is the incubator for daring ideas and new technologies.

The knowledge heart of Australia

Our world-class education institutes are led by renowned academics, industry leaders and award-winning thinkers. With 6 Nobel Laureates arising from our university community, we have the right conditions for people to excel.

Over half of Canberra’s population have a bachelor’s degree or higher, contributing to a life-long love of learning. We value education deeply, enabling scientists, researchers, and entrepreneurs to achieve great things here. You can draw on the knowledge, expertise and innovation here in Canberra and achieve your own.

Tap into the right people

With more people choosing Canberra to work and study, we have a diverse talent pool with the knowledge, skills, and creativity to make a difference.

Our research and education institutes attract the brightest minds, making for a highly skilled and motivated future workforce. People know they can have an impact here, making Canberra an attractive destination for global talent.

This means you can find the best people for your business and grow your dream team here.

When you establish your business in Canberra, you’ll find opportunities that don’t exist in other cities. You’ll have the opportunity to partner with neighbours like:

• the Australian Government
• national research bodies
• globally leading universities
• accessible innovation ecosystems
• welcoming industry partners.

One tier of government

There’s an ease to doing business here with one level of government and access to decision-makers.

Our one-tier system of government is unique to Canberra. It reduces bureaucratic hurdles, improves access and efficiency, and streamlines decision-making.

This means you’ll spend less time navigating layers of government and more time growing your business. You’ll set up quickly and get faster decisions.

We are the meeting place for the country. Connect with the people you need across key government agencies and regulatory bodies.

Sectors of opportunity

You’ll benefit from our capabilities in:

•  space
• cyber and quantum
• defence
• climate action
• tourism
• education and research
• agri-technology
• digital technology.

With these areas rapidly expanding, now is the time to bring your ideas and innovations to take advantage of this growth.

Our connected ecosystems support startups to high growth businesses, and many of our best ideas come when smart, driven people meet across sectors.

You can grow your networks quickly in Canberra and build enduring partnerships here. We’re ready to partner and grow with you.