At Swinburne, we pride ourselves on building strong partnerships with all types of organisations, including industry, government, community organisations, not-for-profits, start-ups and entrepreneurs. Through these partnerships we solve problems; share cutting-edge research; create innovative products, solutions and services and make positive change in the world.
When you work with Swinburne, you work with a university that prioritises innovation; strong ethical, professional and scholarly standards and strategic investment in infrastructure and research excellence.
Did you know?
We don’t just deal with large businesses — we deal with a wide range of organisations, big and small. In fact 90% of our partners are SMEs!
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Why partner with Swinburne
Learn about our vision and all the key benefits to working with us.
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Achievements and success stories
We don’t just talk the talk — we walk the walk. Read about some of our key partnerships, programs and recent success stories.
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4 simple steps to setting up a partnership
Learn how to set up a partnership and who to contact to get the ball rolling.
Key partnership benefits
Flexibility that comes with working with a medium-sized, dual-sector university
Access to world-class researchers and facilities
Access to new talent with fresh insights, perspectives and skills
Our services
Did you know? We offer a number of specific services to help educate, solve problems and improve outcomes in organisations.
Need statistical or data analysis services?
Our team can help you with study design, data interpretation, reporting and data analytics. Partner with us and we can help solve any data issues you may have.
Learn more about how we work with our partners
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Access Health and Community (AccessHC) partnership
Creating positive health outcomes in the community.
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ACMI partnership
Providing rich and diverse opportunities for collaborative public programming, research and thought leadership.
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Adobe partnership and Creative Campus Program
Australia’s first Adobe Creative Campus providing industry-standard software and digital literacy skills.
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Bendigo Bank partnership
Working together to create positive economic and social impact.
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Medibank partnership
Integrated health services, teaching collaborations and industry engagement activities.
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Position Promo partnership
Facilitating education and employment of Indigenous Australians through social impact initiatives.
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Richmond x Swinburne Partnership
Committed to working on projects for wider social and economic impact.
Latest news
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World-first partnership with Adobe drives tech-fluency at Swinburne
- Technology
- University
Swinburne has become the first Adobe Creative Campus in the world to provide all staff and learners with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Adobe’s full offering of generative AI tools
Tuesday 27 January 2026 -
Swinburne and Bionics Institute announce strategic alliance to accelerate medical device research
- Health
- Science
The Bionics Institute will partner with Swinburne University of Technology in a first-of-its-kind collaboration to accelerate the development of life-changing medical devices.
Thursday 13 November 2025 -
Australian-made sustainable powders to drive the future of advanced manufacturing
- Aviation
- Sustainability
- Engineering
A high-tech spinout from Swinburne University of Technology will deliver Australian-made High Entropy Material (HEM) powders, developed from recycled industrial feedstocks, to advanced manufacturing and 3D printing facilities.
Thursday 27 March 2025 -
How to make metals from Martian dirt
- Science
Swinburne and CSIRO researchers have successfully made iron under Mars-like conditions. This is how they did it.
Tuesday 26 August 2025 -
New Digital Manufacturing Hub launches at Swinburne to level up Australian industry
- University
- Engineering
- Sustainability
Australian manufacturing productivity and resilience could rise by as much 30 per cent, thanks to a new Digital Manufacturing Hub led by Swinburne.
Monday 17 March 2025
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