Solutions for industry and government

At Deakin, when we see problems, we find practical solutions for you, your business, and our communities.

Whether you’re looking to commercialise new products, develop new initiatives, expand into new markets, or create the jobs of the future, we can help you. Our research is rarely confined to just one faculty, institute, or research centre, this means when you partner with us, we bring all our expertise, technologies, and resources to deliver the solutions you need.

Engage with our research projects

Working with government on research activities

Our industry and government partnerships play a pivotal role in developing research solutions that address the needs of Australian communities. Fostering mutually beneficial relationships allows us to:

  • secure funding and external resources for our partners
  • prioritise projects based on community agendas
  • collaborate and share expertise to deliver large scale, high value outcomes
  • develop industry precincts, such as the Geelong Economic Futures Precinct, that provide world-class research and development facilities

Success stories

ManuFutures is a purpose-built, advanced manufacturing innovation hub located within the heart of Deakin’s Future Economy Precinct.

CyRise is a cyber security venture accelerator program powered by NTT and Deakin University.

Deakin Energy Initiative (microgrid) is a partnership between Deakin University, AusNet Services and Mondo Power to establish a Renewable Energy Microgrid on our Waurn Ponds Campus.

Explore the commercial potential of your research

Maximise the potential of your ideas and research.

Our dedicated team of commercial research experts boast broad ranging industry knowledge and experience. Poised to support you and your collaborating researchers, the team bring ideas to market, manage contracts and intellectual property, as well as assisting with joint ventures and spin out opportunities.

Contact us to find out more about commercialisation opportunities

Being based at ManuFutures has allowed us to be embedded in an environment where we can access like-for-like businesses who are on the same journey. We work with mentors and get advice in business, law and technology, and we have access to talent. We employ Deakin graduates and expect to employ more.

Jon Partington

Founder, Partington CC

Become a strategic research partner

Become a strategic research partner

We’re ready to rapidly translate ideas and research into tailored practical interventions and scalable commercial solutions, delivering sustainable benefits for your industry and our communities.

Become a research partner and see our innovation and impact in action, access our world-class facilities, and benefit from joint funding opportunities.

Together we can deliver positive and lasting impact for a better future.

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Find a research expert

Speak with a Deakin expert in their field of expertise.

Industry engagement opportunities

Support a Higher Degree by Research (PhD or Masters) student with an industry placement.

Fund your research

We provide support in finding, applying for and managing research grants, awards and prizes.

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