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.
Our world-leading researchers are solving the biggest challenges facing the global net zero transformation.
Our combined infrastructure, knowledge and resources are available to de-risk research commercialisation.
Our education pathways are ready for industry co-design to address skills
Our commercialisation ecosystem can help accelerate R&D solutions.
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connecting world-leading researchers in the circular economy and clean energy sectors with economic and industrial opportunities.
$98M
co-funded with industry partners.
Accelerating the integration & scale of solar technologies
Electrifying clean energy systems & improving storage
Scaling up green fuels & chemicals
Recycling, reforming &
reusing waste materials
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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
The University of Newcastle hosts significant innovation capability through its Modern Manufacturing Workshop (MMW) and Advanced Prototyping Facility (APF). These purpose-built facilities, supported
Australia’s clean energy transition is accelerating, and so is the need for innovative recycling solutions to keep pace with it.
TRaCE was proud to support the Hunter New Energy Symposium 2026, held in Newcastle as the flagship event of the
After successfully trialling their green hydrogen production technology, CSIRO spinout Hadean Energy Limited is partnering with TRaCE researchers at the
