CORE Innovation Hub

Energy, mining, critical minerals and advanced manufacturing are changing rapidly, but siloed ecosystems and limited real-world test environments can slow the development and adoption of new technologies. CORE Innovation Hub works to remove those barriers by building Australia’s innovation infrastructure for the energy and resources sectors. It designs, activates and operates precincts, hubs and test beds that connect industry, startups, researchers and government, helping innovative technologies move toward validation and commercialisation.

CORE supports the ecosystem through purpose-built infrastructure, business growth programs and connections among founders, major industry operators, government and researchers. Its activities include the Australian Automation & Robotics Precinct, CORE Foundry and CORE Start, alongside hubs and coworking facilities in locations including Perth, Adelaide and Newman. The organisation also supports initiatives in regional manufacturing and industry collaboration. CORE reports a network of more than 6,500 innovators and more than 80 early-stage founders supported, whose companies have raised over $60 million in private investment.