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Research partnerships
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# Research partnerships

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## Research

RMIT delivers solutions for industry through applied research. RMIT’s researchers are committed to supporting our partners to create and capture value through tailored approaches for small business through to research programs in consortiums.

[Get in touch](https://www.rmit.edu.au/partner/contact-the-industry-engagement-team)

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### RMIT’s researchers are committed to supporting our partners to create and capture value through tailored approaches for small business through to research programs in consortiums.

## Benefits to business

### Outstanding researchers

Connections to outstanding researchers and key research capabilities

### Partner organisations and networks

Links with RMIT’s partner organisations and networks

### Collaborative funding schemes

Access to collaborative funding through the industry schemes including the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science and Australian Research Council.

### Investment

Opportunities to invest in Intellectual Property and commercialisation

## Enabling Impact Platforms (EIP)

Research at RMIT aims to solve critical global problems and to deliver significant economic, social and environmental impact. Unlike conventional discipline-based research structures, the Enabling Impact Platforms connect researchers from multiple disciplines and from across Colleges under a thematic umbrella.

### Advanced Materials, Manufacturing and Fabrication

Advanced manufacturing and fabrication is driving the next wave of manufacturing excellence in Australia through the transformation of specialised materials into high performing products.

[Learn more](https://www.rmit.edu.au/research/our-research/enabling-impact-platforms/advanced-materials-manufacturing-fabrication)

### Biomedical and Health Innovation

The burden of chronic inflammatory diseases and cancer is escalating across the globe, while endemic and emerging infectious diseases are overwhelming health systems in under-resourced countries.

[Learn more](https://www.rmit.edu.au/research/our-research/enabling-impact-platforms/biomedical-health-innovation)

### Design and Creative Practice

Ensuring social connection and sustainability are enhanced by new technologies through design and creative practice research that draws on social and digital innovation.

[Learn more](https://www.rmit.edu.au/research/our-research/enabling-impact-platforms/design-and-creative-practice)

### Global Business Innovation

With the GBI EIP, RMIT will be "Leading and harnessing research-driven change to unlock the value and impact of innovation within Australia and worldwide".

[Learn more](https://www.rmit.edu.au/research/our-research/enabling-impact-platforms/global-business-innovation)

### Information in Society

Responding to new information technologies and data collection methods that are disrupting society by engaging our experts across multiple disciplines.

[Learn more](https://www.rmit.edu.au/research/our-research/enabling-impact-platforms/information-society)

### Social Change

Social change research makes sense of human progress, from the local scale to the global, enabling governments, businesses and communities to respond in ways that benefit and strengthen society.

[Learn more](https://www.rmit.edu.au/research/our-research/enabling-impact-platforms/social-change)

### Urban Futures

Research that informs how cities can be more equitable, sustainable and accountable by providing integrated planning and design solutions for rapid population growth and urbanisation.

[Learn more](https://www.rmit.edu.au/research/our-research/enabling-impact-platforms/urban-futures)

### Sustainable Development Technologies and Systems

Leveraging sustainable technologies to solve national and global environmental, social and economic challenges in the areas of energy, water, food and infrastructure.

[Learn more](https://www.rmit.edu.au/research/our-research/enabling-impact-platforms/sustainable-technologies-systems)

### Partnerships and research translation

Our multidisciplinary, outcome-oriented approach makes us the partner of choice in our collaborations with research agencies, other universities, and government, community and industry bodies.

[Find out more](https://www.rmit.edu.au/research/partnerships)

## Services and facilities

#### In partnering with RMIT, you’ll gain access to cutting edge research facilities and equipment for prototyping, product testing and collaborative research including:

- [Advanced Manufacturing Precinct](https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-locations-and-facilities/facilities/research-facilities/advanced-manufacturing-precinct)
- [MicroNano Research Facility](https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-locations-and-facilities/facilities/research-facilities/micronano-research-facility)
- [Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility](https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-locations-and-facilities/facilities/research-facilities/rmit-microscopy-and-microanalysis-facility)
- [Rheology and Materials Characterisation Laboratory](https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-locations-and-facilities/facilities/research-facilities/rheology-and-materials-characterisation-laboratory)
- [Virtual Experiences Laboratory (VXLab)](https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-locations-and-facilities/facilities/research-facilities/virtual-experiences-laboratory)

#### In partnering with RMIT, you’ll gain access to cutting edge research facilities and equipment for prototyping, product testing and collaborative research including:

- [Advanced Manufacturing Precinct](https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-locations-and-facilities/facilities/research-facilities/advanced-manufacturing-precinct)
- [MicroNano Research Facility](https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-locations-and-facilities/facilities/research-facilities/micronano-research-facility)
- [Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility](https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-locations-and-facilities/facilities/research-facilities/rmit-microscopy-and-microanalysis-facility)
- [Rheology and Materials Characterisation Laboratory](https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-locations-and-facilities/facilities/research-facilities/rheology-and-materials-characterisation-laboratory)
- [Virtual Experiences Laboratory (VXLab)](https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-locations-and-facilities/facilities/research-facilities/virtual-experiences-laboratory)

## Research news

#### This high-tech stick can predict your risk of heart problems

A hand-held device to predict heart failure based on saliva could help millions of potential victims take preventative steps to avoid their fate.

[Learn more](https://www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-news/2019/aug/heart-health)

#### Report finds child sponsorship works, but there is room to improve

A major new study on child sponsorship gives the model a tick for positive impact while highlighting ways to improve outcomes for children being left behind.

[Learn more](https://www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-news/2019/aug/child-sponsorship-report)

#### 3D printing solutions for industry

Industry-led research at RMIT’s 3D printing facility is being recognised for giving students, staff and businesses the edge in a competitive landscape.

[Learn more](https://www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-news/2019/may/advanced-manufacturing)

## Get in touch

Contact the Industry Engagement Team to learn more about our services and partnership opportunities.

[Enquire online](https://www.rmit.edu.au/partner/contact-the-industry-engagement-team)

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