About Us

Morwell Innovation Centre

A Space Where Ideas Become Impact

At the Morwell Innovation Centre, creativity meets opportunity. Our collaborative environment brings together education, research, and industry—turning concepts into real-world solutions that drive growth across Gippsland.

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Opened in 2021, the Morwell Innovation Centre brings together education, research, and industry to drive collaboration and transform Gippsland’s future. As part of Federation University, we’re dedicated to fostering innovation and supporting regional growth.  

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Meet the Team

Our Mission

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Our passionate team is committed to supporting innovation, building partnerships, and helping ideas flourish. We work side-by-side with our community to turn opportunities into real outcomes.

A Few Words from Lisa

 

 

Lisa Maatsoo, our Industry Engagement and Innovation Manager, shares her thoughts on the vision and impact of the Morwell Innovation Centre, and how we continue to support innovation, collaboration, and growth in Gippsland.

Our Location

Explore the Morwell Innovation Centre

Use our interactive 3D map to navigate the Morwell Innovation Centre and its surroundings. Discover our building layout, parking, nearby amenities, and how to get here — making your visit seamless and easy.

Our Centre from Every Angle

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Building Together with Our Partners

We proudly work with industry leaders, government, and community organisations to create lasting impact for the region. Together, we’re shaping Gippsland’s future.

Our Partners

From Federation University Vice-Chancellor & President, Professor Duncan Bentley

“Driving technology and innovation are key to our success in supporting the Gippsland community to create new economic foundations and build a stronger future together.”

“This Centre will be a lighthouse for innovation for the region, hosting events, accelerator programs and start-up business programs as they collectively seek to create new economic opportunities for our regional economy.”

“As a regional university embedded in the Gippsland community for more than 50 years, Federation has a key role to play in Gippsland’s transition to renewable energy generation and delivery, in educating the clean energy workers of the future and in supporting the net zero targets for both the state and nation.”

— Professor Duncan Bentley, Vice-Chancellor and President, Federation University Australia

Our Partners

Our partners are integral to the Morwell Innovation Centre’s mission, supporting innovation, collaboration, and transformation across the region

Gippsland

About Gippsland

A region rich in talent, resources, and opportunity, Gippsland is home to innovators and changemakers ready to make their mark. The Morwell Innovation Centre is here to help them thrive.

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