La Trobe Industry
Powering innovation through partnerships and collaboration
Partnering with industry across research, innovation, talent and commercial pathways to drive growth
WORKING TOGETHER
We translate ideas, innovation, partnerships and research into practical, real‑world outcomes that benefit local and global communities
HUBS AND SPACES
Our facilities, infrastructure and innovation centres are designed to fuel business growth, expand research and make global impact
OUR ECOSYSTEM
Our ecosystem supports over 700+ partners, collaborators and more, creating a highly connected environment that sustainably supports business growth, translation of research, innovation and development.
La Trobe University Eagle Fund
An $18m pre-seed fund investing in and driving innovation stemming from La Trobe University research and intellectual property. We bring together investors, industry and academia to advance research commercialisation and support investment in start-up companies for real-world impact.
CASE STUDIES
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Events
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The Startup Network x La Trobe University: Founder Connect!
Tuesday 11 August 06:00pm
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Cremorne Connect
Wednesday 12 August 05:30pm
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La Trobe x Benetas Care Economy Innovation Sprint
Thursday 13 August 08:45am
News
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Building better care with Digital Twins
As Optus Chair of Digital Health at La Trobe’s School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, Professor Wickramasinghe leads research at the intersection of healthcare, data science and advanced computing.
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From the IND-AUS Catalyst Program to global recognition: How Microbeworks is transforming sustainable fashion
Microbeworks founder Suchitha Raghunathan won the Global Change Award 2026 for MicroBlue, a biodegradable textile dye. The milestone follows La Trobe’s IND-AUS Catalyst program.
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Building the next generation of AI innovators
La Trobe University’s AI Innovation Ventures Program is preparing the next generation of AI innovators by combining students, industry experts and entrepreneurs to develop practical AI solutions.