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Our specialised impact network

UNSW Engineering partners with industry, NGOs, government, start-ups and community organisations to turn ambitious ideas into real-world solutions. By combining your expertise with our world-leading research, we can help solve complex challenges, accelerate innovation and create lasting impact. From start-up to scale-up, we provide people and teams with the platform they need to be part of the solution.

Whether you are developing a new technology, improving existing products and processes, or exploring emerging opportunities, our researchers work with you to co-design projects that align with your strategic goals. Every collaboration is tailored to deliver mutual value, combining cutting-edge research with practical outcomes.

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How we work together

We offer a range of flexible partnership models to meet your organisation’s needs.

Collaborative research

Partner with our researchers to co-design and co-lead research projects that address shared priorities. Collaborative research is often supported through competitive government funding programs and brings together complementary expertise to achieve greater impact.

Contract research

Commission us to undertake targeted research and development on your behalf. Our researchers work closely with your organisation to design and deliver solutions using our specialist expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and advanced equipment, while meeting your objectives.

Research student partnerships

Engage a PhD or master's research student to contribute to your research and innovation goals while supporting the development of Australia's next generation of engineering talent. These partnerships provide access to emerging researchers supervised by leading UNSW Engineering academics.

Access our facilities and expertise

Gain access to world-class laboratories, specialised equipment and technical expertise that can help advance your research, validate new technologies and accelerate product development.

Co-locate on campus

Bring your vision for the future on-campus and into one of our makerspaces. Where we share physical space, research ambitions and a drive to unearth new understanding.

Partnering with UNSW Engineering gives your organisation access to:

internationally recognised researchers across diverse engineering disciplines
world-class research infrastructure and specialist facilities
multidisciplinary expertise to solve complex challenges
opportunities to leverage government research funding
pathways to develop new technologies, products, and services
highly skilled research students and future talent for your organisation
a trusted research partner focused on delivering real-world impact.
Fire-retardant coating to combat bushfires

UNSW Engineering partnered with Flame Security International to develop and commercialise FIRECOAT, an award-winning fire-retardant coating that protects buildings from bushfires. Find the paint on the shelf at your nearest Bunnings store.

Driving innovation in maritime robotics

UNSW Engineering partnered with OCIUS to advance autonomous maritime robotics, combining world-leading expertise in machine learning and robotics to develop renewable energy-powered vessels that deliver continuous ocean monitoring for defence and environmental applications.

Converting single-use coffee cups into new roads

UNSW Engineering partnered with State Asphalts to transform recycled paper and plastic waste into sustainable, high-performance road materials, creating innovative circular economy solutions that reduce emissions, divert landfill waste and advance infrastructure sustainability.