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Why Wollongong Learn why Wollongong is the best place to base your business
Large Talent Pool 20,000+ commuters, skilled locals and plenty of UOW grads
Vibrant Coastal City Discover why you too will love living here
Work-Life Balance A place where the balance of life and work is real
Supportive Environment Integrate with local business networks and feel supported
1hr South of Sydney Close to Sydney, Canberra and an international airport
Industry-Focussed Uni Where you can develop research and commercial partnerships
Our Precincts Explore our various business precincts
Costs & Staff Turnover Up to 33% more cost effective than Sydney, Melbourne and Parramatta
The Complete List Our attempt to condense the hundreds of reasons into a list
Peer Interviews Hear from those who chose to base their business here
Key Opportunities Wollongong is filled with opportunities - here are our stand out sectors
Professional Services incl Shared and Business Services, and Creative Industries
Tech incl Digital Business, IoT, AR, Big Data and Software Dev
Advanced Manufacturing incl Machinery, Equipment Design and Manufacturing
Financial Services incl FinTech, Superannuation, Finance and Insurance Servcies
Med Science & Tech incl Biotech, Medical Devices and Digital Health
Scaleups & Entrepreneurs Where your business will grow with the support of many
Defence Explore our regions Defence capabilities and research
Living in Wollongong Discover what life will be like when you move here
Our Environment Explore our beaches, pools, parks, hiking trails and zoo!
Arts & Culture Theatre, Galleries, Museums - we have you covered!
Shopping Learn where our major shopping precincts are located
Music, Sport & Fun Discover where to go for people of all ages and tastes
Restaurants and Markets 110+ new cafes, small bars and restaurants. And our many markets.
Things to See and Do Fill your weekends with activities at our favourite places
Community Integration How you can get involved and meet the locals
Health & Wellbeing Learn about our city's outstanding health facilities
Education & Training From pre-school to postgraduate - livelong learning right here
Getting To and Around Car, train, bus, air and bike - whatever you prefer
Set Up a Business Find practical information so you can hit the ground running
Our Economic Profile All the statistics of our economy and workforce
Registering a Business Tips and links to set up your business here
Finding Real Estate Discover our commercial, industrial and residential options
Our Business Networks Our list of business groups, networks and meetups
Attracting Talent How to find the right people to help your business grow
Our Eco Dev Strategy Discover where our city is headed between now and 2029
Resources PDF's, videos and image library
How We Can Help Find out the various ways we can help you and your business
Business Case Dev Get help filling in the gaps in your case for Wollongong
Creating Connections We can help you meet the right people in the right places
Famils & Tours Join a tour tailored to your sector and visit Wollongong
International Team Reach out to our colleagues in your country
Incentives & Programs Move here and open the door to these opportunities
Business Visa Learn about how you can apply for a business visa
IW Stakeholder Program Collaborate with us to grow Wollongong
Our Accomplishments Discover how we have helped others

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New brand and stakeholder program

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Invest Wollongong was launched today with a clear mission: to make Wollongong…
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Wollongong, our SMART city

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Close cooperation with stakeholders and technology focus at heart of smart-city strategy. Outstanding…
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Wollongong software company makes list of...

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Wollongong software company Easy Agile has been named in the Top 100…
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Cranes put Wollongong on the national...

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Wollongong is celebrating making its debut on the national crane index. With 18…
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Local start-up Accelo plans to double...

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Greg Ellis, Business Editor Illawarra Mercury
Wollongong founded and Silicon Valley headquartered Accelo has signed a lease that…
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Startups driving student employment

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Greg Ellis, Business Editor Illawarra Mercury
Hundreds of jobs are being created by an explosion in new startups…
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Wollongong startup improving road safety

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Greg Ellis, Business Editor Illawarra Mercury
The Illawarra Connection showcased three Wollongong startups based at iAccelerate at its…
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How Siligong Valley is creating opportunities...

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Greg Ellis, Business Editor Illawarra Mercury
When University of Wollongong student Stephanie Seymour was encouraged by a friend…
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Local startup Devika reaches global clients

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After rising in the ranks of his family business, Ken Kencevski, a…
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Meet four businesses who chose Wollongong

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Case Study - Twinkl With increasing demand from its global customers and a…
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Webinar: "Suddenly Remote" in Wollongong

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Webinar Microsoft Teams & Office 365 Training for "Suddenly Remote" Workers in the…
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