Innovation Hub success stories

Established in 2017, Charles Sturt University Innovation Hubs have supported regional innovators and founders and are active participants in the regional start-up ecosystem. Our campus footprint is a significant strength in connecting with people and businesses across regional NSW.

A number of businesses supporting sustainable development have emerged from the innovation and incubator programs delivered through our Hubs.

EmergiSim – virtual reality training for first responders

EmergiSim delivers immersive emergency training scenarios to prepare first responders for worst-case scenarios, via virtual reality technology.

Preparing first responders for emergencies requires considerable training and hands-on experience; however, providing these experiences in a training setting can be time and cost prohibitive. Delivering the training via virtual reality technology provides first responders with realistic, complex and customisable training scenarios to allow trainees to practice and gain meaningful experience.

EmergiSim participated in our Innovation Hub program and was the recipient of a NSW government local innovation grant. These Innovation grants are designed to accelerate the commercialisation of research products that address the many disruptions caused by COVID-19. The grant funds will be used to develop a digital platform to capture, track and report participant performance.

SuperYard – supercharging the construction circular economy

SuperYard was established to solve challenges in the construction industry, such as rising costs, material shortages, and waste.

To solve these challenges, founder and Innovation Hub program participant Ritchie Djamhur saw an opportunity to develop an online platform to connect construction companies to buy and sell unused construction materials and equipment. Redistributing existing materials, rather than putting further strain on manufacturers and distribution chains in construction, will positively impact the sustainability of the industry and minimise waste.