Research platforms and initiatives
Our research platforms and initiatives have been established to support and enable innovative, cutting-edge research. They are used by our own academics and in partnership with industry, government and other research organisations and universities to directly benefit the local and global community.
Our research ecosystem includes a number of strategic platforms and initiatives that are designed to help our partners find innovative solutions to their real-world problems.
Our research hubs
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Victorian Hydrogen Hub
In partnership with CSIRO and ARENA 2036, Swinburne’s Victorian Hydrogen Hub brings together the community to support sustainable manufacturing practices.
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MedTechVic
Medical Technology Victoria (MedTechVic) brings together design, digitalisation, manufacturing and people to co-create medical and assistive technologies of the future.
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Aerostructures Innovation Research Hub
Swinburne’s AIR Hub is advancing the manufacturing of composite aerostructures, in partnership with CSIRO, Boeing and others.
Our research platforms
Design and innovation
Design Factory Melbourne
uses the design innovation process to solve complex problems, generate innovative solutions and forecast future scenarios, delivering prototype products, services and systems
Australian Technical Evaluation Network (ATEN)
is a proposed scheme to bring together a network of selected construction experts and testing facilities to evaluate building construction products and systems as to their fitness-for-purpose.
Innovation Studio
is Swinburne’s epicentre of creativity and disruption on campus, fast-tracking development and marketing of new ventures for students, start-ups and industry
Data and digital
Data for Social Good - Cloud Innovation Centre
works with public sector organisations to undertake digital transformation challenges that address pressing social needs
Digital Innovation Lab
integrates current and future digital technologies into the areas of health, manufacturing, agriculture, social science and smart cities
Digital Capability Research Platform
develops digital technology solutions that go beyond traditional boundaries, with a focus on partnerships that have a social and economic impact
iHUB National Urban Research Platform
is a scalable, state-of-the-art, multi-layered networked facility that facilitates urban policy-making, plan-making and place-making
Engineering and manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Hub
works with Victorian manufacturing SMEs to digitally transform businesses
Factory of the Future
is a state-of-the-art, business-led facility, working with industry to co-create their digital innovation journey
Swinburne-CSIRO Industry 4.0 Testlab in Composite Additive Manufacturing
is a pilot plant for a world-first process in additive manufacturing of carbon fibre composite materials
Manufacturing Futures Research Platform
is a pilot plant for a world-first process in additive manufacturing of carbon fibre composite materials
Innovative Planet
Energy Transition
harnessing the power of state-of-the-art research to pioneer innovative energy solutions for a better future.
Siemens Swinburne Energy Transition Hub
harnesses the power of research to pioneer innovative solutions for the pressing energy challenges of today through technological expertise and academic excellence.
Learn more about how we work with our partners
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Access Health and Community (AccessHC) partnership
Creating positive health outcomes in the community.
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ACMI partnership
Providing rich and diverse opportunities for collaborative public programming, research and thought leadership.
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Adobe partnership and Creative Campus Program
Australia’s first Adobe Creative Campus providing industry-standard software and digital literacy skills.
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Bendigo Bank partnership
Working together to create positive economic and social impact.
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Medibank partnership
Integrated health services, teaching collaborations and industry engagement activities.
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Position Promo partnership
Facilitating education and employment of Indigenous Australians through social impact initiatives.
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Richmond Football Club partnership
Committed to working on projects for wider social and economic impact.
Our latest news
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- Technology
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- Business
From custom-fit Hearables to dental devices: how H3D led a Swinburne alum to startup success
Swinburne alum Dr Philip Kinsella, co-founder and CTO of custom-fit devices startup H3D, shares the story of the company’s growth and evolution as a multi-industry innovator.
Tuesday 01 October 2024 -
- Technology
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Seven Swinburne startups to watch in 2024
Swinburne University of Technology’s Innovation Studio has unveiled its latest group of early-stage startups.
Friday 06 September 2024 -
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Swinburne appoints new Director of Social Innovation Research Institute
Professor Anthony McCosker, a leader in digital inclusion, has been appointed as the new Director of Swinburne’s Social Innovation Research Institute.Monday 12 August 2024 -
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New MedTechVic prototypes to transform everyday lives of people with a disability
Swinburne’s MedTechVic has revealed three new prototypes designed through the joint Health-led Manufacturing Innovation Program, in partnership with the Australian Medtech Manufacturing Centre and Safer Care Victoria
Friday 19 July 2024 -
- Health
Unchartered waters: Swinburne explores how virtual sailing could treat major depressive disorder (MDD) in world first trial
Virtual sailing could be a key intervention of mental health treatment, as Swinburne University of Technology launches a world first project aimed at developing a new digital exercise approach to manage Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Friday 28 June 2024
Discover more of our research
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Research facilities and equipment
We have a wide range of hireable research facilities and equipment, including world-class laboratories, telescopes and theatres.
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Research institutes
Our research institutes drive multidisciplinary collaboration – linking researchers with industry, business and community to maximise impact.
Contact the Swinburne Research team
Whatever your query, please contact the research team on +61 3 9214 4859 or via research@swinburne.edu.au.