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 • 04 Nov 2026
Circular Economy Grand Challenge winners turn waste into opportunity
Giving old solar panels a second life, recovering value from waste timber and helping Australians improve existing homes earned three teams the top prizes in the University of Newcastle’s 2026 Circular Economy Grand Challenge.
News • 20 Oct 2026
Akrue wins the room at a sold-out Demo Night as I2N turns ten
More than 160 people filled the Q Building for a sold-out Demo Night, where twelve founders pitched to close out …
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 …
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