Eagleworks Innovation Centre
Where partnerships spark and innovation accelerates
At Eagleworks, we don’t just imagine the future - we build it. Join researchers, industry, students and start-ups turning ideas into action.
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FOR RESEARCHERS
Eagleworks provides the right tools, funding advice, and expertise to help researchers protect their ideas, develop spin-outs, and collaborate with industry. Whether you're at the ideation stage or ready to commercialise, we’re here to support your journey.
Protect and Develop Your Ideas
Protect and Develop Your Ideas
Secure your intellectual property and take the first step towards commercialisation
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Investment Funds
Investment Funds
Whether developing a prototype, exploring industry collaboration, or scaling a new venture, our funds are designed to help you take the next step with confidence.
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Eagle Fund
Eagle Fund
$18M pre-seed fund powered by La Trobe University and Breakthrough Victoria investing in university research to deliver real-world impact in the community.
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Training for Researchers
Training for Researchers
Uplifting our researchers through training opportunities across the journey of commercialisation and innovation.
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LaunchPad Pre-Accelerator
LaunchPad Pre-Accelerator
A 12-week pre-accelerator program for emerging and aspiring founders brought to you by StartMate and La Trobe University
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Ignite Incubator and Community
12-month immersion program into Australia's dynamic incubator ecosystem, design to help startups open doors to local and global networks, mentorship and innovation opportunities.
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FOR INDUSTRY AND COMMUNITY
Eagleworks is a gateway to partnerships, co-location opportunities, grant possibilities, and cutting-edge research. Together, we can drive innovation, solve challenges, and create lasting impact.
Partnerships
Partnerships
From student talent to co-creating innovations that meet your business and industry needs
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Co-location
Co-location
Join our ecosystem and leverage state-of-the-art innovation hubs, offices and labs, research
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Research and Commercialisation
Research and Commercialisation
Bring new products to market with the help of our research expertise, commercialisation support, and funding opportunities
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Employee a Talented Workforce
Employee a Talented Workforce
Nuture talent and build workforce capability with tailored student placements and microcredentials
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La Trobe LaunchPad
La Trobe LaunchPad
A 12-week pre-accelerator program for emerging and aspiring founders brought to you by StartMate and La Trobe University
Licensing our Intellectual Property
Licensing our Intellectual Property
Partnering to access advanced technologies and intellectual property to address real-world challenges.
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Collaborative Grants
Collaborative Grants
Access co-funding opportunities with industry, university and government focused on translational and applied research.
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Industry PhD Program
Industry PhD Program
Industry PhDs are your affordable opportunity to have a full time researcher working to solve your technical challenges.
Entrepreneurial collaborations with Industry
Entrepreneurial collaborations with Industry
We connect companies with emerging innovation, entrepreneurial talent, and fast moving startup teams to explore new ideas, test technologies, and unlock growth opportunities.
Ignite Incubator and Community
Ignite Incubator and Community
12-month immersion program into Australia's dynamic incubator ecosystem, design to help startups open doors to local and global networks, mentorship and innovation opportunities.
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FOR STUDENTS
Your venture, our support. Eagleworks is the launchpad for student entrepreneurs. From pre-accelerator programs to innovation sprints and workshops, we are here to help you turn your vision into reality.
La Trobe LaunchPad
La Trobe LaunchPad
A 12-week pre-accelerator program for emerging and aspiring founders brought to you by StartMate and La Trobe University
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Ignite Incubator and Community
Ignite Incubator and Community
12-month immersion program into Australia's dynamic incubator ecosystem, design to help startups open doors to local and global networks, mentorship and innovation opportunities.
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IND-AUS Catalyst Program
IND-AUS Catalyst Program
Connecting Australian and Indian deep tech ecosystems to accelerate market-ready technologies into a global network
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Entrepreneurship programs, sprints and more
Entrepreneurship programs, sprints and more
Explore the full range of innovation sprints, pre-accelerators, programs, drop-ins available to La Trobe students, researchers and community members.
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HUBS AND SPACES
Eagleworks is located in the Jenny Graves Building at the Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus, over four floors the hubs, facilities, labs and research platforms connect industry, community, students and researchers to grow and tackle their big challenges.
Bio Innovation Hub
Bio Innovation Hub
PC2 laboratories for early-stage biotech and agtech companies with access to private and shared spaces, equipment and infrastructure
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Digital Innovation Hub
Digital Innovation Hub
Home to Innovation Central Melbourne, La Trobe's Centre and AI and IoT, and the Optus 5G Lab, the Hub helps you to develop practical, scalable digital solutions to your business challenges
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Scale Hub
Scale Hub
A destination for entrepreneurs and industry partners wanting to accelerate growth and innovation through lab and cold-shell facilities. The pathway from pilot to commercial scale.
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Student Hub
Student Hub
ASK La Trobe helps students with a range of services including enrolment, timetables, student systems, fees and financial support and more
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Research Platforms
Research Platforms
Access top-tier research support, state-of-the-art equipment, and expert advice. Flexible access models are available in order to best meet your unique needs
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Innovation Central Melbourne
Innovation Central Melbourne
Backed by Cisco and powered by La Trobe University, Innovation Central Melbourne, helps you co-design, prototype, and deploy cutting-edge technology
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Case studies
Don’t just take our word for it. Read stories from our partners and discover the different ways we collaborate and connect.
