Partnerships
Partnerships
Connecting industry with innovation
We create partnerships – big and small – that connect you with La Trobe’s research, talent, technology and platforms
CONNECTING INDUSTRY WITH INNOVATION
We’re your first stop for accessing world-class talent, developing your workforce, translate research into impact and using state-of-the-art infrastructure.
Through our broad industry ecosystem of more than 700 partners, we work across health and wellbeing, digital innovation, sustainable agriculture and food, bio innovation, and regional development.
We help businesses grow by connecting them with the right expertise to solve challenges and make a impact.
PARTNERSHIP SOLUTIONS FOR INDUSTRY
There are many ways that we can work together. From two-day sprints, to funding, research collaborations, talent acquisition, co-location or long-term strategic partnerships. We’re not one-size-fits-all, we create solutions that fit your purpose.
RESEARCH AND COMMERCIALISATION
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Our partnership with La Trobe University demonstrates what is possible when world-class research and artistic excellence come together. By combining La Trobe’s expertise in sports and exercise medicine with The Australian Ballet’s commitment to dancer health and wellbeing, we are not only helping our artists thrive on stage, but also generating insights that can benefit athletes, performers and communities well beyond the ballet world.
Join Eagleworks Innovation Centre
A dedicated innovation centre to accelerate innovation through co-location, access to technology, entrepreneurial development and research expertise.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND TALENT ACCESS
Partnering with La Trobe University enables us to combine our technology and expertise with their academic excellence to drive innovative solutions that create real-world impact. Together, we are developing future-ready talent and advancing digital transformation that benefits industry and society alike.
DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
CASE STUDIES
Don’t just take our word for it. Read stories from our partners and discover the different ways we collaborate and connect.
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Take your next step
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.