Co-Location
Co-locating our partners with globally renowned researchers, world-class facilities and infrastructure encourages opportunities to collaborate across the value chain.
La Trobe University is a nexus of large and small business, world-class research institutes and a thriving university culture and city.
From startup to global corporates, co-locating at our La Trobe campuses drives impact, grows research, supports commercial scaling and helps co-located businesses to thrive.
CO-LOCATION OPTIONS
Co-locate in Eagleworks Innovation Centre
- Across Student Hub (Level 1) and the Digital Innovation Hub (Level 2) of Eagleworks, there are opportunities for collaborators to co-locate in our office and hot-desking spaces, for a reduced cost or free if relevant to ongoing research collaborations, immersion tours or entrepreneurship programs.
- Across the Bio Innovation Hub (Level 3) and Scale Hub (Level 4), collaborators and co-locators must rent existing office, laboratory or cold shell space (short or long term).
Rent existing office or laboratory space, across our campuses, (short or long term) ranging from shared offices to small or large spaces that can house an entire workforce.
La Trobe University's Melbourne (Bundoora) campus has over 235ha of land, through co-location partnerships, organisations can build brand new spaces designed with facilities and amenities specific to your business need.
With seven-campuses, and four located in regional Victoria - Shepparton, Mildura, Bendigo and Albury-Wodonga - La Trobe University has a broad footprint, with a variety of spaces and greenfield opportunities for businesses.
FACILITIES
Co‑locating on a La Trobe University campus gives your organisation direct access to specialist facilities, laboratories and infrastructure.
We work with you to understand your needs and connect you with the right people, spaces and expertise to support progress - from idea to delivery.
RESEARCH PLATFORMS
La Trobe has centralised Research Platforms available to internal and external organisations comprising:
Access to research equipment outside our Research Platforms is available to Industry on request.
RESEARCH CAPABILITIES
Partners can connect with leading researchers and institutes across key focus areas, including:
- Health and Wellbeing
- Bio Innovation
- Sustainable Food and Agriculture
- AI and Digital Technology
Our broader research ecosystem includes 1,280+ experts across 30+ research centres and institutes, supporting applied research, translation and commercial outcomes.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Being based on a university campus offers a collaborative, energising environment with 30,000+ students and 3,000 staff creating constant interaction and fresh thinking.
Our curated co‑location model places you alongside start‑ups, SMEs and global organisations with shared interests in innovation, research and workforce development.
Campuses offer everyday amenities in one place, including cafés, childcare, health and fitness facilities, retail and event spaces, with easy access to Melbourne’s CBD and the north’s diverse neighbourhoods.
Our partners range from early‑stage start‑ups to established multinationals.
Co‑location creates opportunities to:
- Collaborate with researchers through contracts and grants
- Engage with students through projects, placements and employment
- Connect with other industry partners through shared spaces and events
- Leverage the shared services and support offered by the University
We offer competitive, flexible options for short and long‑term co‑location, including ready‑to‑use offices and labs, collaborative spaces, and purpose‑built facilities for growing organisations.
Co‑locating at La Trobe provides access to future talent through graduate recruitment, student employment, work‑integrated learning placements, industry projects and sponsored PhDs. Our team works with you to identify the right approach