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Clean energy

Hadean Energy partners with TRaCE to strengthen hydrogen technology performance

22 May, 2026
After successfully trialling their green hydrogen production technology, CSIRO spinout Hadean Energy Limited is partnering with TRaCE researchers at the…
CForge's fertiliser production for circular soil restoration
R&D Vouchers
Circular economy

From Farm Waste to Fertiliser: Circular Soil Restoration

22 May, 2026
Modern farming practices often strip soil of the nutrients needed to support healthy plant growth and maintain long-term productivity. When…
Startups
Circular economy

Using algae to clean water and close the loop on carbon 

21 May, 2026
Wastewater treatment is one of those costs that never goes away for agri-food operators. It is energy intensive, chemically heavy,…
Major R&D Projects
Solar tech

Unlocking virtual power plant potential with AI

20 May, 2026
Australia has the highest rate of rooftop solar uptake in the world, with enormous, untapped generation potential sitting on rooftops…
Major R&D Projects
Solar tech

Advancing drone-based solar inspection for utility-scale solar farms 

22 April, 2026
In December 2025, nearly 30% of electricity across Australia's National Electricity Market came from solar. As the shift away from fossil fuels…
R&D Vouchers

From Road Trip to Grid Resilience: A TRaCE R&D Voucher Project Exploring Mobile V2G Solutions

22 April, 2026
Australia’s electricity grid is under increasing pressure. High levels of renewable generation, seasonal demand spikes, and unexpected fault events are…
Events

PreX Wrap-Up: Meet the Climate Startups Taking on Australia’s Biggest Challenges

Last week, founders, mentors, and supporters gathered at UNSW Michael Crouch Innovation Centre to celebrate the wrap of the latest Pre-Accelerator (PreX) cohort — a free, four-week program run…
R&D Vouchers
Circular economy

How Collaboration Powered Superyard’s Next Step in Circular Construction

26 March, 2026
Australia’s construction sector faces a longstanding challenge: vast volumes of surplus materials that go unused, undocumented, or sent straight to…
Major R&D Projects
Clean energy

Developing seawater batteries for Australian homes

26 March, 2026
Australia has the highest solar uptake in the world, with 1 in 3 homes powered by solar, and with it…
Major R&D Projects

Rio Tinto and UNSW extend research collaboration on innovative water management solutions

20 March, 2026
UNSW is partnering with Rio Tinto to develop a sustainable water management solution that could also reduce carbon emissions from…
News
Clean energy

CounterCurrent secures seed investment from TRaCE and Investible to scale AI shipping solution

12 February, 2026
TRaCE and Investible have co-invested in CounterCurrent’s $1.2m seed round, a UNSW spinout using AI-powered ocean forecasting to optimise shipping…
Major R&D Projects
Clean energy

Next-gen energy management system goes live in Dubbo

11 February, 2026
A TRaCE Major R&D project with Dubbo Regional Council has reached a significant milestone with the installation of a next-generation…