Curtin University has been crowned the operator of the Western Australian Government’s new GreenTech hub.
The GreenTech hub aims to support and grow local emerging and established green technology businesses and drive innovation in WA to support a sustainable low carbon future.
A key component of the WA Government’s $40 million partnership with the Chevron-operated Gorgon joint venture shared between ExxonMobil (25 per cent, Shell (25 per cent) and Chevron (47.3 per cent) Osaka Gas (1.25 per cent), Tokyo Gas (one per cent) and JERA (0.417 per cent), the hub will drive emissions reduction, green technologies and services, job creation in developing industries and the expansion of skills and knowledge.
Curtin Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Professor Melinda Fitzgerald said the university was thrilled to have been chosen to operate the GreenTech hub.
“The GreenTech Hub will serve as a dynamic hub for innovators and entrepreneurs dedicated to shaping a greener future,” Fitzgerald said.
“The driving force behind the initiative is our commitment to cultivating a robust consortium of partners, recognising that collaboration with industry leaders is crucial to realising the hub’s objectives.
“Curtin will partner with organisations from across the innovation ecosystem and from each stage of the value chain associated with the development, delivery and implementation of GreenTech.”
WA Innovation and the Digital Economy and Science Minister Stephen Dawson congratulated Curtin on the appointment.
“To be operated by Curtin University, this new stand-alone GreenTech hub will play a key role in fostering collaboration, partnerships to drive decarbonisation in WA,” Dawson said.
“WA is fast becoming a lower carbon energy superpower and the new hub will drive innovation and the creation of new technology to reach our target of net zero by 2050.
“Our agreement with the Chevron-operated Gorgon project is a huge win-win for the state in making this happen. The hub will focus on adding economic value through supporting and accelerating the research, development and commercialisation of green technologies and services in WA.”
Industries such as mining and resources may potentially benefit from the hub, with Curtin already having established partnerships with BHP and Mineral Resources.
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