Strategic partnerships

Partner with us to drive innovation

Collaborate with us on strategic partnerships that solve complex challenges to deliver lasting environmental, social and economic impact.

Strategic alliances

Develop structured, multi-year partnerships aligned with workforce needs, innovation priorities and sustainability goals. These may include formal advisory roles, integrated internship pathways, co-branded initiatives and executive engagement forums. Some of our key industry partners include:

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
Macquarie Technology Group
Cochlear
Sydney Water
Transport for NSW

Faculty Industry Impact Fellow Program

Join an exclusive network of distinguished industry professionals and connect with industry fellows while working closely with our academics and students across research, education and innovation. Fellows help shape research priorities, strengthen curriculum relevance, mentor emerging talent and open pathways for collaboration, internships and workforce development.

Meet our Faculty Industry Impact Fellows.

Co-funded PhD and research projects

Partner with the faculty to support PhD and Master of Research projects aligned with your strategic priorities. These projects enable focused investigation of complex challenges while helping to build a pipeline of highly skilled talent. The faculty offers a generous cash contribution to industry‑supported PhD projects. These partnerships can further create opportunities to upskill your staff.

The Incubator

The Macquarie University Incubator connects research and entrepreneurial excellence with industry. The Incubator currently has over 30 start-ups that range from 3D imaging to health, finance and social ventures. It is a thriving hub of innovation, aimed at:

entrepreneurs
government agencies
SMEs
start-ups
other industries.