To promote deeper integration of science and technology with the economy, by supporting the commercialization of early stage research opportunities in emerging areas.
Each hub has a programme of innovative research in the engineering and physical sciences, related to the challenges in commercializing early stage research. Each hub will:
- create and deliver a programme of high quality, multidisciplinary research that addresses challenges facing manufacturing industries;
- engage strongly with relevant manufacturing industries, to enhance knowledge exchange between academia and industry, and deliver significant impact;
- take a leadership role in the national research landscape, conducting outreach activities and driving research excellence in their area;
- take a leadership role in the national innovation landscape, influencing and working with other stakeholders in the innovation chain to ensure acceleration of impact
- work collegiately and advocate for manufacturing research, nationally and globally.