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Today’s economic climate may be tough, however business opportunities still exist. ICN provides Australian businesses with access to these opportunities.

ICN assists businesses of all sizes across all industry sectors access local, international and project opportunities by matching their capability with the requirements of purchasers, project managers and
procurement managers.

Click here to register your business with ICN today and start accessing opportunities…

Organisation Profile

What is ICN?

ICN is a non-profit organisation funded by the State Government to support import replacement and assist Australian companies access export opportunities.

As well as its head office in Melbourne, ICN has five regional Victorian offices based in Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Wodonga and Traralgon. ICN Victoria is part of a network of 26 offices throughout Australia and New Zealand.

With a growing database of over 50,000 companies, this network is widely recognised as the leading authority on Australian / NZ business capability.

How Does ICN Work?

ICN's Business Capability Advisers consult with purchasers and project / procurement mangers to identify supply requirements, while working closely with local industry to identify Australian / NZ business capability. The information is used to business-match purchasers with capable, competitive local suppliers.

Purchasers are provided with a valuable sourcing service that will save time and money, while suppliers have access to up-to-date information on business opportunities.

As an independent organisation, ICN offers unbiased consultancy services.

Major Projects

ICN ensures that local businesses are presented with the opportunity to participate in major projects by working in partnership with government, associations, industry and project proponents.

Click here for information on current projects

International Markets

ICN's international program provides services to Australian businesses to assist them achieve export success. ICN is actively involved in leading international trade missions, providing Australian businesses with the opportunity to showcase their capability to overseas markets. ICN assists with industry research and the formation of industry networks to explore and take advantage of global opportunities.

Regional Industry Link - Your Gateway to Opportunities

Regional Industry Link (RIL) is a state-wide industry development program that provides businesses across Victoria with access to opportunities and major public and private projects.

Funded by the Victorian Government and managed by ICN, the program is designed to assist industry grow and diversify, promoting employment and economic growth across the State.

The program provides registered businesses with automatic notification of relevant opportunities. RIL assists buyers, councils and project identify local capability by providing access to its capability database, searchable by product, service, region, industry or keyword.

Click here to visit Regional Industry Link (RIL)

How Can ICN Assist Me?

• Matching your capability with the requirements of purchasers
• Assisting you access new markets, including global supply chains
• Facilitating your involvement in major projects
• Assisting with network development that will allow you to tender for large contracts

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Are you a purchaser or project manager? ICN can assist you by:

• Identifying competitive Australian / NZ product and service suppliers to meet your requirements
• Advising on the Victorian Industry Participation Policy (VIPP)
  
• Saving you time and money locating suppliers
  
• Identifying business capability within your region or industry
• Helping you prepare industry development plans
  
• Advising on local industry capability for Enhanced Project By-Law Scheme (EPBS) and Tariff Concession Order (TCO) applications for Australian Customs Services
• Offering secondment services to major projects
  

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