Canberra Innovation Infrastructure
Who we are
UNSW Canberra City connects deep tech research with industry through our purpose-built precinct located in the National Security Corridor. It’s a home to a growing community of defence and national security partners designed to translate innovation into deployable capability.
The precinct is built specifically to accelerate your organisation’s R&D by providing direct access to enterprise‑grade infrastructure and world‑class academic expertise. This environment enables partners to commercialise innovations, solve real industry problems, access future workforce, and develop sovereign capabilities that deliver measurable commercial impact.
35+
Defence and security industry partners through our Launch program
450+
Industry collaborators in Canberra City precinct
1,150
UNSW staff in Canberra
Our capabilities
Autonomous systems testing
Accelerate autonomous tech from concept to market within a secure, netted environment featuring high-precision tracking.
Rapid prototyping
Transform digital designs into physical hardware within hours to dramatically reduce product speed-to-market.
Advanced manufacturing
We provide expert support to locally develop and scale sovereign manufacturing and accelerate commercial production.
Workforce development
We deliver hands-on training programs and bespoke upskilling to build a highly capable talent pipeline.
Strategic R&D support
Connect directly with world-class researchers to de-risk complex projects, overcome technical challenges and drive joint commercialisation.
Our facilities
Partner with us
Industry partnerships
We understand that every R&D journey is unique. Whether you are a deep-tech startup, a growing SME, a government partner or an industry leader – we offer diverse, tailored partnership models designed to cater to your specific strategic needs.
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- Gain direct access to enterprise-grade testing facilities and advanced manufacturing equipment to physically drive your projects forward.
- Leverage technical expertise and strategic insights of our world-leading researchers and academic staff precisely when your project needs it.
- Integrate your team directly into our dynamic workspaces to drive a cross-pollination of ideas alongside a community of active innovators.
- Future-proof your sovereign operations by engaging directly with our pipeline of top-tier student talent, student internships, industry PhDs and bespoke upskilling programs.
- Capitalise on joint grant matchmaking, shared intelligence and exclusive insights into defence and tech funding pathways to stretch your R&D budget further.
- Plug instantly into a highly active defence and security innovation ecosystem.
Workforce training
Advance your team's capability through our comprehensive talent pipeline solutions. We offer tailored upskilling packages, pre-paid short courses, degree apprenticeships and work-integrated learning to build the sovereign workforce of the future.
![PSRG member:[from left] Ms Eleanor Malbon, A/Prof Twan Huybers, Ms Mika Tranter, Dr Lisa Carson, Dr Sue Williamson, Prof Michael O'Donnell, Dr Katie Moon, Prof Deborah Blackman, A/Prof Helen Dickinson, Dr Fiona Buick, Dr Sue Olney, Dr Anna Li, Dr James Connor, Dr Meraiah FoleyUNSW Canberra’s School Of Business launches the Public Service Research Group (PSRG)“People tend to focus on the design of policy and assume if you get that right, everything will be okay,” explains PSRG Director, Associate Professor Helen Dickinson. “We know that's not the case and we’re more interested in the messy side of policy and public service, such as what happens around implementation, or when things don't quite go to plan.”Partnering with organisational clients, integral to the group’s research is that there will be a practical benefit for those who work in public service.“We put a lot of effort into knowledge translation and making evidence more useful to practice,” says Dickinson.Consisting of around 20 academics across the School of Government Business with backgrounds ranging from political science to health, systems theory, project management, economics, accountancy, HR, environmental studies, geography, public management, public administration and industrial relations, the PSRG has recently recruited eight experienced career researchers. The PSRG also works with an expert network of both national and international associates to ensure they have the best range of skill sets for any task at hand.The PSRG’s inter-disciplinary, inter-methodological approach sets it apart from other research groups of its kind, with Dickinson highlighting its relevance given the changing face of modern public service.](/content/unsw-sites/au/en/research/facilities-and-infrastructure/find-a-facility/canberra-innovation-infrastructure/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid-layout-fixed-width/responsivegrid-full-top/column_layout_994432/par_1/column_layout_copy/par_2_2_50/column_layout_copy/par_1/image_copy_copy_copy.coreimg.jpeg/1773793347510/2022-12-20170516adfa3448214-9220.jpeg "PSRG team photo")
Corporate sponsorship
By sponsoring our innovation infrastructure, your brand, technology and strategic vision are placed directly at the centre of a highly active community. You will gain unparalleled exposure to leading defence and security agencies, over 450 industry entrepreneurs, our world-class academic staff and the next generation of student talent.
We offer a range of philanthropic and ecosystem advancement opportunities designed to create lasting, mutually beneficial outcomes.
Contact us
We invite you to experience our innovation precinct firsthand. Reach out to our team today to discuss your strategic goals and arrange a tour of UNSW Canberra City and our facilities.
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Get in touch about your project
We offer a range of services that can be tailored to your needs. Please send us an enquiry to get started.