Industry sectors and partnerships

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Inspired by challenges, driven by curiosity

At Adelaide University, we work with more than 7,000 industry, education and research collaborators worldwide. Our partners are from a wide range of industry sectors, all operating in a disruptive environment impacted by global health challenges, technological leaps, economic uncertainty, and climate change.

Disruption creates challenges, but can also highlight opportunities for innovation and growth. Adelaide University’s world-leading researchers and experts can help capitalise on these opportunities, whether that’s developing high-precision optical quantum clocks with Australian-first sovereign timing capability, creating the world’s first shatterproof plastic mirror, or using drones to monitor people’s health remotely. We work with organisations to innovate, add value, and solve critical challenges.

Through groundbreaking industry partnerships, we co-design courses and work-integrated learning experiences that support graduates who are not only industry ready, but future ready. Together, we can anticipate emerging trends and equip learners to lead and thrive in fields still taking shape.

Discover our multidisciplinary expertise and experienced collaborators, and how we can work together.


Partner with us across diverse industry sectors

Adelaide University partners with industry, government, higher education institutions, research centres and community organisations to co-design innovations, discover breakthroughs and create new learning opportunities across disciplines.

Select an industry sector to find out more.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander industry and partnerships

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Advanced manufacturing

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Community and social services

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Education and training

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Energy, resources and mining

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Engineering and construction

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Environment and water

Water engineering research facility

Food, wine and agriculture

Food research lab

Health, medical and care

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Professional and commercial services

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Technology, computing and AI

VR research lab

Tourism, arts and creative industries

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Transportation

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Why partner with us?

Our for-purpose research and innovation outputs will generate greater prosperity, jobs growth and groundbreaking discoveries.

As a partner, you’ll benefit directly from our research excellence, world-class research infrastructure, graduate researcher cohorts, research talent and strategic alliances.

Read more about our research excellence and strategy.

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7,000+ industry, education and research collaborators

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60+ research groups

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5,000+ researchers

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70,000+ student cohort

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21 innovation and business growth programs

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$60 million of combined CRC research income 2019-2023*

Contact us

Get in touch to explore how Adelaide University can support your business goals. Make an enquiry online or call us to discuss partnership opportunities.

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Please contact our partner enquiries team via the enquiry form.

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You can also contact the partner enquiries team by phone on +61 8 8302 3482