Knowledge Exchange and Entrepreneurship
Accelerating Research Impact Through Collaboration and Commercialisation
By fostering partnerships, facilitating commercialisation, and supporting entrepreneurship, Knowledge Exchange and Entrepreneurship (KEE) acts as a bridge between research ideas and partner solutions, driving economic and societal transformation.
Funding Opportunities
Research partners can access world-class resources and research expertise with financial support through government incentives and funding schemes that promote collaboration between researchers and industry.
Industry Associations
KEE has strong relationships with many industry partners and networks. These partnerships are often the stepping stone to research collaborations between researchers and industry.
News
News • 01 Oct 2026
I2N Accelerator ventures take their pitch to Sydney investors
The 2026 Accelerator cohort brought down the house at the Investor Showcase in Sydney last week, ahead of Demo Night …
News • 25 Sep 2026
From self-checkout frustration to supermarkets worldwide
Tiliter co-founder Christopher Sampson shared how an idea sparked at a supermarket self-checkout became technology used by retailers worldwide. From a garage prototype backed by an overseas client to scales in Woolworths stores, he explained why getting noticed mattered as much as the tech, and why customers and revenue beat funding headlines.
News • 22 Sep 2026
Women founders take centre stage at NSW Parliament House
More than 80 guests gathered at NSW Parliament House for the NSW Female Founders Showcase, celebrating women entrepreneurs from I2N programs including the NSW Female Leadership and Innovation Program.
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