Partner with us

Partnering for a healthier future

We discover, develop and deliver the next frontier of biomedical technologies

We work at the intersection of medicine and technology, where extraordinary breakthroughs are possible when technology is harnessed to enhance the body’s inherent capabilities to adapt and repair. We devise solutions that blend biological expertise with engineering acumen, complemented by clinical insight to ensure our advances are attuned to the needs of patients, healthcare workers and the health ecosystem. Please download and find more details in our brochure.

Why partner with us?

The Centre has the expertise, experience and ecosystem to help you overcome challenges and achieve your goals. We unite leading researchers from diverse disciplines across the faculties of Engineering, Health and Science, supported by advanced infrastructure and the know-how needed to move from discovery to delivery. We offer:

Collaborative research to develop innovative solutions to your problems.

Commercial research/consultancy – access our specialised knowledge and leading-edge facilities.

Join our vibrant research community as a visiting industry or clinical fellow.

Research student internships – our students bring specialised, transferable skills and innovative thinking.

We collaborate to find solutions

Our partners are an integral piece of our commitment to deliver transformative technologies. Together, we aim to improve the lives of patients, empower clinicians and strengthen healthcare systems by developing:

3D-printed scaffolds for bone regeneration
a mini pump that improves blood flow when the heart doesn’t fill properly between beats
bespoke theatre mattresses for spinal surgery patients with atypical anatomy
a flexible but durable implant that helps challenging fractures to heal
3D models and organs-on-chips that mimic tissue and its surrounding environment to enable tailored cancer treatment and more efficient drug development
a low-cost, portable scanner and 3D printer to diagnose and help treat lower limb conditions
AI tools for automatic interpretation of medical images for faster, more accurate diagnosis
a 3D modelling tool that contributed to the development of better-fitting implants for hip fractures
wearable sensors that monitor heat, stress and performance.

Our partners

Industry partners

They work with us to create solutions that are impactful for society and commercially viable. This provides both parties with access to transformative ideas, advanced technologies, funding opportunities and market insights, which lead to practical, scalable solutions. Our industry partners include Stryker, Zimmer Biomet, Sealy Australia, Cook Medical, Logemas Pty Ltd, Aptium.ai, Gelomics, Australian Government Defence Science and Technology Group, Kumovis GmbH, I-MED Radiology, Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd, Queensland X-Ray, Ascension Orthopaedics, LMT Surgical Pty Ltd, Wright Medical, Surgical Specialities Pty Ltd, Materialise NV and Surgical Biofix Ltd.

Clinical partners

We collaborate and engage with patient consumers to ensure our research aligns with real-world healthcare needs, enabling us to jointly improve treatment quality and deliver meaningful benefits to patients. This combines valuable clinical expertise, patient perspectives and healthcare data, which help shape more effective and evidence-based solutions that are relevant to everyday clinical practice. We offer seed grants to foster clinician-researcher partnerships to tackle real-world unmet medical needs. Our researchers partner with clinical organisations, including: Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Queensland Children’s Hospital, The Prince Charles Hospital, Princess Alexandra Hospital, The Wesley Hospital, Jamieson Trauma Institute, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Gold Coast University Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital, Austin Hospital, Victorian Heart Hospital, LMU Klinikum Muskuloskelettales Universitätszentrum, Munich and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin.

Academic partners

We work with academic partners locally, nationally and internationally to drive innovation and impact. This reflects the high calibre of our research community and strengthen our global reach across disciplines. Our key international academic partners include: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the USA, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) in Singapore, ETH Zürich in Switzerland and in Germany, we collaborate with Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, PotsdamLeibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden and RWTH Aachen University.

Our facilities

Our facilities enable discovery and development by providing our researchers with the tools to explore their ideas in greater depth, uncover new insights and translate their work to the clinic. We can access state-of-the-art facilities across QUT and major Brisbane hospitals, including Medical Engineering Research Facility (MERF), Central Analytical Research Facility (CARF), Translational Research Institute (TRI) and Herston Imaging Research Facility (HIRF). Read more here.

Engage with our Higher Degree Research students

We boost the capacity of the biomedical technology sector by training the next generation of talent. Our Higher Degree Research students are a vital part of our mission as they advance the knowledge of the field while developing industry-ready skills.

We connect our students with industry through meet-ups and internships, where all parties benefit from the delivery of rapid solutions overseen by an expert academic mentor, while retaining intellectual property within your organisation.

Please email us to start the conversation: biomedtech@qut.edu.au