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The platforms building Australia’s industrial future

From the country’s largest robotics test precinct to founder programs, regional grants, a national award and the Pilbara Supplier Summit. These are the projects CORE designs, builds and runs.

Australian Automation & Robotics PrecinctCORE FoundryCORE StartMade in the PilbaraGroundbreaker of the YearPilbara Supplier Summit
51 ha test precinct operated by CORE6 purpose-built test beds$500K delivered to 11 Pilbara businessesA fully-funded 12-week program for founders8 Innovators of the Month every year5 precincts across Australia6,500+ community members10 years building innovation infrastructure11 critical industries51 ha test precinct operated by CORE6 purpose-built test beds$500K delivered to 11 Pilbara businessesA fully-funded 12-week program for founders8 Innovators of the Month every year5 precincts across Australia6,500+ community members10 years building innovation infrastructure11 critical industries
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Australian Automation & Robotics PrecinctOperated by CORE

Australia’s largest automation & robotics test precinct

51 hectares and six purpose-built test beds, 30 minutes from Perth CBD. CORE runs the precinct where mining robots, autonomous vehicles and zero-emissions tech are proven in real conditions.

51ha
Test precinct
6
Test beds
1,200m²
HQ
30min
From Perth CBD
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CORE FoundryCreated & run by CORE

Forge industry-ready robotics companies

CORE’s industrial robotics accelerator takes the world’s most ambitious robotics startups out of the lab and into real industrial environments.

3
Program phases
6
Technology focus areas
EOI
Now open
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CORE StartCreated & run by CORE

A starting line for industrial founders

CORE’s fully-funded 12-week program for founders with an industrial or resources idea. Validate it, sharpen it and put it in front of the people who matter.

12wks
Program
Fully
Funded for founders
1:1
Advisory
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Made in the PilbaraDelivered by CORE

Backing the Pilbara’s own manufacturers

Funded by the WA Government and BHP and delivered by CORE, putting grants and support behind the local businesses already doing the work.

$500K
In grants (2026)
11
Pilbara businesses
$50K
Per grant
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Groundbreaker of the YearCreated by CORE · Powered by Radium Capital

Recognising the companies breaking new ground

CORE’s national award program. An Innovator of the Month from March to November, and one named Groundbreaker of the Year.

8
Innovators of the Month
1
Groundbreaker of the Year
Mar–Nov
Program window
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Pilbara Supplier SummitCreated & run by CORE

The room where the Pilbara meets its buyers

CORE’s annual summit in Newman, delivered with the Newman Chamber of Commerce. Local suppliers, tier-1 operators and government in one room.

Annual
Newman
The Pilbara, WA
Tier 1
Buyers in the room
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All projects

Six platforms. One ecosystem, built by CORE

Reasons to believe

Ten years. Built quietly. Working loudly

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Innovation community members
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Australia’s largest robotics test site
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In Pilbara grants deployed (2026)
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Founders supported, raising $60m+
How to engage

Not sure where to start?

Find the path that fits how you engage with the ecosystem.

Founders

You’re building something. We’ll help you build it right.

From first idea to deployment-proven company. Two programs, one path.

Industry partners

You need to source, shape or scale technology. We’ll connect you.

Access curated technology pilots, regional supplier capability, and vetted deal flow.

Investors & ecosystem

You want to see what’s coming. Meet our cohort.

Curated deal flow, deployment-proven companies, early access to pre-screened founders.

Partner with a project

Got a technology to test, fund or scale?

Each of our projects has a different way in. We’ll help you find the right one.