The Australian Centre for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (ACEAS) facilitates ecosystem research by promoting collaboration and data synthesis. It aims to advance ecosystem knowledge, improve how information is organized, and influence future research. ACEAS hosts working groups that bring scientists and managers together to address major questions. It provides a wiki, data storage, conferencing facilities, and other tools to maximize collective intelligence and ensure capability building. Since 2010, ACEAS has engaged researchers from over 20 Australian universities, government departments, and international institutions on grant-funded projects.