Explore some of our successful start-ups
The ANU consistently produces start-ups that address real-world challenges. Our ventures tackle the most pressing societal issues and revolutionise industries, placing them at the cutting edge of progress. With a focus on problem-solving, creativity and forward thinking, the ANU stands as a hub for entrepreneurs dedicated to making a tangible impact. Discover the dynamic start-ups that are shaping the future and leading the charge towards meaningful change.
Syenta
Syenta is an innovative Canberra-based company developing manufacturing equipment for metallisation, the process of adding very small metal wires to electronics.
Liquid Instruments
Liquid Instruments creates test and measurement devices combining reconfigurable hardware, advanced DSP algorithms and modern interfaces, offering flexible, efficient, powerful solutions at reduced costs.
Quantum Brilliance
A quantum computing start-up using diamond to build room-temperature quantum computers, envisioning quantum technology becoming as ubiquitous as computers are today.
Nomad Atomics
Nomad Atomics develops innovative quantum sensors to solve outstanding problems in mining, underground resources and navigation.
Evernode Labs
Evernode Labs creates software for human to thrive, having developed the Evernode Protocol; two codebases that enable a new way of deploying powerful smart contracts.
Samsara Eco
Through its unique approach to recycling, Samsara Eco can re-manufacture new plastics from plastics waste, infinite times over.
Nanostratus
Nanostratus manufactures, fabricates and deploys multifunctional coatings with self-cleaning, anti-viral and anti-corrosion applications.
Student entrepreneurship
ANU fosters student entrepreneurship with a range of internal educational programs and other innovation resources, including:
InnovationACT: Free two-month student entrepreneurship program, with workshops, expert seminars, mentorship and a $10,000 grant pool.
ANU Makerspace: A community available to ANU staff and students, providing users with resources to experiment, investigate, prototype and solve problems.
TechLauncher: A course from the ANU College of Engineering, Computing & Cybernetics that enables students to use their theoretical knowledge and computer science skills, and apply it to a real-world research project.
We also work closely with Canberra's innovation and start-up communities to ensure students have easy access to relevant networks beyond the University.
Canberra Innovation Network (CBRIN) runs regular events for the innovation community, such as the “First Wednesday Connect” networking events, where researchers can engage with industry.
The Mill House Ventures runs a social enterprise accelerator designed to accelerate the business growth and impact of not-for-profit and for-profit social ventures.
NEWS HIGHLIGHT
ANU-based start-up raises $3.7m to revolutionise 3D printing
ANU researchers and Syenta founders Professor Luke Connal and Jekaterina Viktorova are revolutionising the future of 3D printing.
