Swinburne Innovation Studio
AcceleratorMelbourne · Pre-Seed–Series A · 22 people tracked
Investment thesis
Swinburne Innovation Studio supports entrepreneurs across various stages, from students building their first venture to alumni commercialising research. Through a suite of programs including the six-week Luminate accelerator, it pairs participants with industry mentors and investors to validate business ideas, refine problem statements and prepare market-ready propositions. The Studio serves as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship within the university's ecosystem, spanning technology and sustainability-focused ventures.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 30, 2026.
Team · 22 people
from the firm's websiteLeads innovation and enterprise as Vice President at Swinburne.
Directs commercial innovation at Swinburne and oversees the Luminate program.
Manager of intellectual property commercialisation; currently on maternity leave.
Leads commercial programs and operations at Swinburne Innovation Studio, running the Luminate accelerator.
Investments · 24 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCo-created with Swinburne via the Founder-in-Residence program, accelerating research-to-commercialisation.
Software startup built through Swinburne Innovation Studio that secured funding from Swinburne Ventures Limited.
H3D, a Swinburne investment, raised $5.8M Series A for AI design software for the hearing and dental industries.
Tool for councils to evaluate performance and manage property and assets in line with best value principles.
Commercialises Swinburne's sports statistics capability.
Digital platform combining neuroscience and evidence-based education with personalised plans to improve brain health across sleep, nutrition, exercise, stress and cognitive engagement.
Startup focused on innovative environmental solutions; runner-up at the 2025 Luminate Showcase.
Drone-optimised tethering system providing continuous ground-supplied power and water to safely clean building facades, wind turbines and civil infrastructure, replacing risky rope work.
Extracts value from wine industry waste, transforming leftovers into nutraceutical ingredients.
Crowdsourcing app improving banking accessibility for neurodiverse people, built with Swinburne students, TOM:Melbourne and Untapped Group.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Swinburne Innovation Studio invest at?
- Swinburne Innovation Studio invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Swinburne Innovation Studio focus on?
- Swinburne Innovation Studio focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Healthtech.
- Where is Swinburne Innovation Studio located?
- Swinburne Innovation Studio is headquartered in Melbourne, AU.
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