Dr Apeh Omede is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher; his research focuses on nutritional strategies for sustainable animal production and livestock productivity. Apeh’s research has strong impact potential. But translating the research into practice required answering bigger questions than the science alone could provide. Through the Trek Program, Apeh learned practical tools to better understand the people connected to the problem and what would make a solution useful in pract

Australia’s rare earth opportunity Dr Hansheng Chen works in one of the most strategically important areas of Australia’s future economy: critical minerals and materials processing. His research focuses on rare earth permanent magnets, which are essential components in technologies such as hybrid and electric vehicles, wind turbines, humanoid robots, and advanced manufacturing systems. These magnets sit at the centre of many clean energy and high-tech supply chains, but the w

How can universities better support students in navigating the transition from education to employment? Associate Professor Tanya Weiler from Adelaide University is exploring this question through her research into student transitions into and out of higher education, with a focus on non-vocational degrees, especially in business schools. Through Cruxes Innovation’s Trek Program, Tanya built greater clarity and confidence in engaging with the people and systems her research c

Through Cruxes Innovation’s Base Program, Silomo refined how he communicates his research and began thinking more practically about impact - including who his stakeholders are, why they matter, and how early engagement can strengthen the adoption of his work.

From Curiosity to Collaboration: Christopher Barnett’s Journey Through the Base Program

From Idea to Industry Impact: Chunrong Zhao’s Early Career Industry Fellowship Win

The Ascend Program Case study with researchers in the areas of Humanity, Arts and Social Sciences.

Cruxes Innovation's Base Program is designed to equip early-career researchers with the capability and confidence to connect with industry.

Cruxes’ Ascend program enabled Simon’s team to validate their work’s commercial application and build support for further investment.