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.

A researcher driven to tackle a silent cardiovascular threat Dr Vivian Tran, a Heart Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow at La Trobe University, is on a mission to reduce the burden of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) — a condition that often remains undetected until it becomes life-threatening. Abdominal aortic aneurysms occur when the wall of the aorta weakens and expands, creating a risk of rupture. Despite their severity, the condition is typically asymptomatic. Many people do not realise they...

The Ambitious Australia report is a welcome step toward a more connected, impact-oriented RD&I system. At Cruxes Innovation, we strongly support the report’s call for a more ambitious national approach that recognises research and innovation as drivers of productivity, resilience, sustainability, and new industry creation. We share the view that Australia has tremendous, untapped potential to direct world-leading research towards creating innovations that address complex challenges. We...