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CORE Innovation Hub

Infrastructure that activates innovation

We design, activate and build the precincts, hubs and test beds that connect industry, startups, researchers and government, accelerating the technologies that will define Australia’s next industrial chapter.

The twin engines

Innovation ecosystems + purpose-built infrastructure. Together, the engine room of Australia’s industrial future

Energy, mining, critical minerals and advanced manufacturing are transforming fast, but siloed ecosystems and limited test environments slow it down. CORE removes both barriers with national infrastructure and a connected network ready to commercialise what gets built.

Industries we serve

Where Australia’s industrial transformation is happening

The 14 sectors where CORE’s ecosystem is active today.

EnergyMiningCritical MineralsDeep TechAgTechCritical TechRobotics & AutomationHeavy Haul RailAdvanced ManufacturingSpaceDefenceOil & GasPredictive MaintenanceData & AIEnergyMiningCritical MineralsDeep TechAgTechCritical TechRobotics & AutomationHeavy Haul RailAdvanced ManufacturingSpaceDefenceOil & GasPredictive MaintenanceData & AI
What we do

Three ways CORE accelerates industry innovation

01

Build tomorrow, today

Design and operate world-class innovation precincts, urban innovation zones, test beds and hubs.

02

Grow your business

Programs that help emerging businesses achieve long-term, sustainable growth in critical-technology sectors.

03

Connecting the ecosystem

Connecting people in high-tech, critical technologies: founders, tier 1 operators, government, innovators and resources.

Our origins

Founded by operators. Driven by leaders who get it done

Today, Brodie McCulloch and Zane Prickett lead alongside National Lead Renee Hakendorf, combining founder vision with hands-on execution to drive our expansion.

Meet the team →
Brodie McCulloch
Co-Founder, Director
Zane Prickett
Co-Founder, Director
Renee Hakendorf
National Lead
6,500+
Innovators in the network
$29m+
Invested in innovation infrastructure
80+
Early-stage founders supported
$60m+
Raised in private investment by those founders
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Let’s build what’s next

Whether you’re an industry leader, a startup, or a government partner, we’d love to hear what you’re building.