CORE INNOVATION HUB
We build ecosystems and innovation infrastructure for the resources and energy sector.
CORE is Australia’s first innovation hub for the resources sector. We have established Australia’s largest national ecosystem for suppliers, researchers, entrepreneurs and industry to connect and collaborate on innovative solutions across mining, resources, energy, defence and space sectors.
5500+
members in the CORE ecosystem
300+
events & networking opportunities
250+
program graduates
HOT 30 AWARDS 2025
Celebrating the hottest Australian innovators in the mining, energy and resources industries.
MEET THE 2025 HOT 30 AWARD WINNERS
ISSUE 2 OF INNOVATE PILBARA IS HERE!
DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE INNOVATE PILBARA JOURNAL!
Explore innovation and meet the individuals and businesses charing a new era for the Pilbara.
Celebrate the ingenuity and resilience of businesses working across the spectrum on the energy and mining industry and discover the technologies forging new opportunities and helping to drive change, creating a cleaner, greener future.
Focus areas
CORE Innovation Hub works with startups, SMEs and industry partners in six key industries:
MINING
Driving change through human powered technology and automation
ENERGY
Helping to drive Australia’s renewable energy future forward
RESOURCES
Developing an ecosystem of excellence in Australian resources
OIL & GAS
Efficiency and sustainability are key to the energy supplies of tomorrow, today
SPACE
Harnessing space technologies will deliver disruptive solutions on earth and above
DEFENCE
Platform technologies also enhance defence capability and sector growth
work from CORE
Perth
Innovation Hub
Located in the heart of the Perth CBD, CORE Innovation Hub, Perth offers co-working, events and connection to industry.
Join an ecosystem designed to foster transformation across the energy and mining sector
✔ Flexible workspaces
✔ Short term leasing options
✔ Flat, all-inclusive pricing
✔ Private & secure
✔ Reciprocal access nationally
✔ Industry-led ecosystem
✔ Boardrooms & meeting rooms
✔ Event & Function space
✔ Professional networking
Hot Desk
Need a space from time-to-time? Get up to 32 hours Hot Desk access to use across the month
Part Time
Get up to 3 days a week hot desk access as well as access to meeting rooms and CORE events
Full Time
24/7 innovation hub access with a dedicated desk, access to meeting rooms and complimentary tickets to all CORE networking events
Office Space
Private, secure and fully-serviced, our offices for 3-6 people are the perfect solution for SME's and industry partners who want the benefit of space with an active community
programs
CORE STart
A 12 week entrepreneurial development program giving growth-stage businesses free access to 1:1 mentoring with an industry leader and workspace at CORE Innovation Hub.
Innovation Zone
Get your company out there with access to exhibition space at some of Australia's largest energy and mining conferences and events for a fraction of the cost.
Hot 30
CORE’s Hot 30 Awards recognises the hottest energy and mining innovators, technologists and entrepreneurs shaping the future of the industry right across Australia.
CORE Skills
Developing the Data Fit Organisation where all roles deliver value through data. CORE skills recognises the value of data and helps your team how to use real data to deliver impact.
Foundation Partners
AFFILIATE PARTNERS
ECOSYSTEM PARTNERS
INNOVATION HUB RESIDENTS
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Book your trial day at Perth, Adelaide or Newman today.
EVENTS
Entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, engineers and more — CORE Innovation Hub brings together all members of the innovation community.
CORE INNOVATION HUB EVENTS
News
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