Fast-tracking
net zero

Delivered by UNSW and the University of Newcastle, the Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE) is moving circular economy and clean energy technologies out of the lab and into manufacturing.

We are fast tracking research into commercially viable products.

  • Green Arrow Our world-leading researchers are solving the biggest challenges facing the global net zero transformation.
  • Green Arrow Our combined infrastructure, knowledge and resources are available to de-risk research commercialisation.
  • Green Arrow Our education pathways are ready for industry co-design to address skills
    shortages.
  • Green Arrow Our commercialisation ecosystem can help accelerate R&D solutions.

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We accelerate R&D commercialisation

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Major R&D projects

connecting world-leading researchers in the circular economy and clean energy sectors with economic and industrial opportunities.

$98M

Investment in R&D projects

co-funded with industry partners.

Across 4 themes

Solar Tech

Accelerating the integration & scale of solar technologies 

Clean Energy

Electrifying clean energy systems & improving storage

Green Fuels

Scaling up green fuels & chemicals

Circular Economy

Recycling, reforming & reusing waste materials

Solar Tech

Accelerating the integration & scale of solar technologies 

Clean Energy

Electrifying clean energy systems & improving storage

Circular Economy

Recycling, reforming & reusing waste materials

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Supporting Programs

To foster the right conditions for change and develop the capability, skills and ecosystems needed to support global decarbonisation, we’re creating a new model for accelerating research commercialisation.

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  • R&D Major Project Funding

  • R&D Vouchers

  • Seed Investment

  • Climate 10x

  • Research Engineers

  • Industry PhDs

  • Industry Secondments

  • Startups Accelerators

  • Commercialisation Training for Researchers

  • Enterprise Academics

  • Students Placements

  • Micro-credentials

  • Masters

  • TAFE Pathways

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Supporting Programs

To foster the right conditions for change and develop the capability, skills and ecosystems needed to support global decarbonisation, we’re creating a new model for accelerating research commercialisation.

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The TRaCE experience

Our comprehensive approach connects industries and academia, fostering collaboration and accelerating the commercialisation of groundbreaking technologies. Watch our video to learn about our impact, success stories, and how we aim to support Australia’s transition to a net zero economy.

Key partnerships with industry leaders

We are looking to partner with trailblazing business, industries, startups, research and education partners committed to scaling the circular economy and fast-tracking the energy transition.