Advantages of partnering with Deakin
Collaborating with Deakin offers numerous advantages tailored to meet your needs. Elevate your projects and initiatives through access to our world-class faculties and researchers who are leaders in their fields.
Joint research opportunities
Work alongside Deakin’s researchers to tackle pressing challenges, particularly in areas such as sustainability, education and technology. Our joint projects can lead to innovative solutions that benefit both academia and industry.
Student engagement
Partnering with us allows you to connect with our talented students, offering them practical experiences through internships and projects while gaining fresh perspectives for your organisation.
Access to facilities and equipment
Access Deakin's precincts, facilities and support services that can bolster your operations and drive efficiency. We’re the #1 Victorian university for facilities and resources.
Networking opportunities
Benefit from our extensive network of alumni, industry contacts and community partners, opening doors to new collaborations and resources.
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Are you ready to take the first step towards collaboration? Discover how a Deakin partnership can achieve impactful results.
For industry to be successful, it is important to get a competitive advantage, to be cutting-edge. Working with an organisation like Deakin… they bring the latest theories and science to your problem.
Joe Winter
Chief Technology Officer, Cingulan Space
Partnership success stories
With a strong track record in developing practical solutions and scaling them for commercial success, we consistently deliver innovative responses to both local and global challenges.
- Discover Deakin's renewable energy microgrid
- Driving Victoria’s green manufacturing revolution
- Moving towards eco-friendly healthcare
- Turning textile waste into sustainable batteries
Discover Deakin's renewable energy microgrid
Deakin’s renewable energy microgrid is providing substantial returns through research and teaching. It is also a key element of Deakin's commitment to a sustainable future.
Driving Victoria’s green manufacturing revolution
Deakin's REACH drives clean energy manufacturing, accelerates sustainable solutions and fosters renewable energy partnerships across Australia.
Moving towards eco-friendly healthcare
Our healthcare systems save lives but are large polluters. This article explores how hospitals can transform by reducing their carbon emissions and work towards a sustainable future.
Turning textile waste into sustainable batteries
Researchers are turning textile waste, including silk, into sustainable batteries, exploring sodium-ion alternatives for a greener future.
Business development and commercialisation
Deakin's commercialisation hubs offer leading research and development capabilities. We collaborate with businesses to enhance competitiveness and drive economic growth through innovation, training and the commercialisation of ideas.
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Multifaceted commercialisation hubs
Deakin's commercialisation hubs encompass a range of sectors, including manufacturing, technology, health and sustainable energy. Initiatives include:
- Geelong Future Economy Precinct and manufacturing hub ManuFutures – helps businesses accelerate success through its unique facilities, programs and services.
- Hycel Technology Hub – advances hydrogen technologies to support a zero-emissions future and combat climate change.
- Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub – develops sustainable supply chains and collaborates with industry on circular economy solutions.
Rankings and footnotes
Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our University rankings page.
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Ready to make a difference? We invite you to explore partnership opportunities with Deakin. Together, we can ignite change and foster a legacy of collaboration and success.