The University of New South Wales (UNSW) will partner with the University of Newcastle to develop research commercialisation initiatives to help Australia transition to sustainable recycling and clean energy systems and solutions.
The research project, which also includes 27 industry partners, is part of the federal government’s Trailblazer program, designed to focus Australia’s research ability on manufacturing priorities through collaboration between government, universities, and industry.
Federal government funding of $50 million (US$34.4 million) has been matched by similar amounts from UNSW and the University of Newcastle, with the industry partners also committing over $130 million in contributions.
UNSW Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Attila Brungs, said UNSW is honoured to be leading the nation’s efforts in the commercialisation of research to support Australia’s manufacturing.
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