Centre for Technology Infusion

Centre Facilities

Microsoft Centre

The La Trobe University Microsoft Centre is a technology infusion initiative of Microsoft and La Trobe University and is supported by the State Government of Victoria and other technology providers (Wacom, i-mate, Intel).

The Centre is a facility for software developers (SMEs, the developer community, university students and staff) where their ideas can be brought to life through the infusion of cutting edge hardware and software. This facility is aimed at creating better Student to Business linkages as well as lowering the infrastructure barriers and ensuring that the latest platforms are available to software developers for research and product development.

The facilities and activities in the Centre are closely aligned to the Microsoft platform that in turn will contribute to economic growth through development and transfer of technology, new IP and relevant world class skills transfer.

Objectives

• To establish a Microsoft Centre in Australia providing necessary Industry and Academic Linkages
• To provide easy access to cutting edge technology (software and hardware) to enable skill transfer and innovation
• To give Industry & Academia access to a stimulating environment for innovation
• To give smaller companies access to mentoring resource by larger companies (Microsoft, Intel, Wacom, i-mate, etc)
• To give students and researchers exposure to industry in a “soft” environment
• To engage students and academics in Research and Development projects based on Microsoft platforms
• To foster student enrichment and engagement with industry
• To encourage/facilitate cross-faculty R&D engagement

Usage Guidelines

To maximise both use of the Centre and output from the Centre, the following booking procedures are recommended:

• Request to include the main reasons for wanting to use the Centre, a summary of the proposed project to be developed, and details of the company/person making the request. Request to be made by filling out the online application form.
• All requests to be evaluated by a committee comprising of members from La Trobe University, Microsoft and other industry partners (Clusters, Intel, Wacom, i-mate, etc)
• Applicants may be invited, if required, to a brief interview before final approval

Download brochures

• Microsoft Centre (pdf 159kb)