Industry partnerships

Industry partnerships

Collaboration that drives growth and impact

Adelaide University is committed to our role as a driver of employment and economic growth for South Australia. As a partner of choice for industry, government and community, we support innovation and progress to deliver mutual value and create impact for our state, national and international communities.

Partnering with us can take many forms, from collaborating with our world-class researchers to engaging with our students for workforce experience and a fresh look at age-old challenges.

We aim to be the first choice for industry to source talent, training, education, and research. This will create a significant pipeline to employment and economic growth for South Australia. Meaningful partnerships enable us to generate revenue and deliver mutual value, drive research impact, support career and workforce development and deliver societal impact.

Read more about the many ways we can work together to create new opportunities.

What we do and how we partner

We connect industry with our research expertise and student talent to develop innovative solutions and drive meaningful impact.

As an industry partner you may:

  • Work with our world-class researchers to tackle industry challenges and drive innovation
  • Engage with our students through internships, placements, and graduate programs to bring fresh ideas and skills to your organisation
  • Upskill your team with tailored courses, workshops, and executive education designed to meet industry needs
  • Work side-by-side with our experts to co-create solutions that address complex challenges in your industry
  • Connect with Adelaide University and industry leaders at workshops, seminars, and collaborative forums
  • See how past partnerships have delivered value, innovation, and economic impact locally, nationally, and internationally
  • Access tailored programs to build capability and growth
  • Turn research into real-world impact
  • Address challenges in your industry
  • Collaborate with our experts to innovate solutions

Learn more about our services and collaborations

Industry sectors and partnerships

Search our industry sectors to find detailed information and explore partnership opportunities, research expertise, and services tailored to your sector.

Partnered research

Join a vibrant ecosystem of world-class researchers, state-of-the-art facilities and a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Collaborative research and commercialisation

Connect your organisation with our world-class researchers and cutting-edge facilities to turn ideas into real-world solutions.

Business innovation and growth

Turn ideas into impact, to drive economic diversity, and to scale small and medium-sized businesses.

ThincLab

At ThincLab, we support founders and their innovative venture through tailored coaching and programs from a variety of industry experts to take your idea to the market.

Innovation & Collaboration Centre (ICC)

The ICC is a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship where startups and experts collaborate towards sustainable, globally scalable ventures.

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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Enquire

Please contact our partner enquiries team via the enquiry form.

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Call

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