ExpertGate 10-Year Strategic Plan (2025–2035)

Connecting Australian Research and Industry with the World

ExpertGate’s 10-Year Strategic Plan sets a bold vision for the future of research collaboration between Australia and the global community. From 2025 to 2035, we will strengthen partnerships between universities, industry, and government, expand research capacity, and accelerate innovation that addresses critical national and international priorities. 

ExpertGate will provide the infrastructure, expertise, and digital tools to build high-performing interdisciplinary teams, secure competitive funding, and deliver measurable results. By reinvesting 50% of our profits into inclusive research and education initiatives, we aim to not only shape Australia’s research future but also contribute to a stronger, more connected global research ecosystem.

Strategic Goals by 2035

Build Partnerships –Australia and Global

ExpertGate will help Australian universities collaborate with over 100 leading global universities, research institutes, and industry partners, supported by agreements with Australian Government agencies and international funding bodies.

Grow Research Capacity Worldwide

We will support 20,000 interdisciplinary research teams linking Australian academics with global peers, and establish hybrid research hubs in major Australian cities and key international locations.

Secure National and International Funding

We will help secure over AUD $5 billion in competitive funding through a real-time global grant alert and partner-matching system.

Advance Australia’s National Research Priorities

We will assist Australian universities in leading projects in health, defence, AI, climate resilience, advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, and Indigenous-led research, aligned with national priorities.

Lead in AI Research and Innovation

ExpertGate will position Australia as a leader in AI-driven research by creating dedicated AI research hubs, fostering cross-sector AI collaborations, and developing global partnerships in emerging technologies.

Develop Skills and Talent

We will deliver 10,000 training programs and host the annual Global Research Summit in Australia to strengthen the national research workforce.

100 Events – Australia–Global Innovation Forum

From 2025 to 2035, ExpertGate will host 100 annual table discussions uniting researchers, industry leaders, investors, and policymakers worldwide to share insights, spark innovations, and forge partnerships for impactful research, technology, and commercialisation.

Social Impact

ExpertGate will reinvest 50% of profits into research and education initiatives, focusing on regional, remote, and Indigenous communities, and provide scholarships for early-career researchers.

Vision & Mission

Vision
To be the world’s leading platform and trusted global research office for Australian universities, industry, and international partners—uniting expertise, fostering innovation, and creating impact without borders. 

Mission
From 2025 to 2035, ExpertGate will: 

  • Connect Australian research, industry, and government with leading global partners to address critical challenges.
  • Empower interdisciplinary teams with advanced infrastructure, AI-driven tools, and expert facilitation.
  • Secure national and international funding to drive large-scale, high-impact projects.
  • Advance Australia’s national research priorities in health, defence, climate resilience, AI, advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, and Indigenous-led innovation.
  • Develop the research workforce through 10,000 training programs, annual global summits, and hybrid research hubs.
  • Reinvest 50% of profits into inclusive research and education initiatives, supporting regional, remote, and Indigenous communities.

Our mission is to make Australia a leader in global research and innovation, delivering solutions that create a lasting positive impact worldwide.

Partner With Us

At ExpertGate, we focus on solving the most pressing national and global challenges—through collaboration, innovation, and impact-driven research. We invite you to partner with us—whether as an investment partner, research collaborator, or event partner—to tackle complex problems and deliver solutions that matter. 

Investment Partners

Work with us to expand Australia’s research capability and international influence. Your investment will help scale our AI-enabled research infrastructure, establish hybrid research hubs in Australia and globally, and deliver 10,000 training programs that equip teams to address the world’s most urgent problems—from climate resilience to health innovation.

Research Partners

Collaborate on projects designed to solve high-priority challenges facing Australia and the world. Our focus spans health, defence, climate change, AI, advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, and Indigenous-led innovation. Through ExpertGate’s partner-matching system, you can access the right expertise, secure competitive funding, and work on research that delivers measurable, real-world outcomes.

Event Partners

Join us in shaping the conversations that drive solutions. Each year, we host the Australia–Global Innovation Forum and 100 table discussions, bringing together researchers, industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to address complex challenges and co-design practical, scalable solutions for both national and global contexts.

Work with Us

Find the right partners

We connect Australia’s leading universities and research institutes with international collaborators, aligning expertise to develop solutions that directly address social, economic, and environmental problems.

Build interdisciplinary teams

We bring together Australian researchers and global experts across disciplines, combining academic excellence with industry know-how to tackle complex challenges that demand diverse perspectives.

Secure competitive funding

We strengthen Australia’s position in competitive national and global funding systems, helping partners secure the investment needed to solve real-world problems at scale.

Collaborate globally

With Australia as a trusted hub, ExpertGate extends networks across borders, ensuring local discoveries contribute to global solutions for shared societal challenges.

Accelerate innovation

We drive the translation of Australian research into innovations that address urgent issues — from healthcare access to climate resilience — delivering tangible social benefits.

Advance National and Global Priorities

Our projects are aligned with Australia’s national research priorities and international agendas, ensuring innovation contributes directly to social progress and sustainable development.

Find Innovation Experts

Access our global network of academic and industry experts to support your project. From AI specialists and clinical researchers to policy analysts and engineers—we match you with the right talent to solve complex challenges

Co-Design Funded Research Projects

Collaborate with leading researchers and universities to co-design high-impact research projects. We help align your organisational needs with research outcomes—through NHMRC, MRFF, ARC, and international grants.

Apply for Grants with Expert Teams

ExpertGate provides end-to-end grant support, including project scoping, budgeting, compliance, ethics, and submissions. We strengthen your success in securing funding from NHMRC, MRFF, ARC, Horizon Europe, and other global schemes.

Organise Custom Training Programs

Upskill your team with customised training designed and delivered by subject-matter experts. We offer online and hybrid formats across areas like AI, sustainability, health innovation, education, and leadership development.

Industry and Government Partnerships

We connect research with practice. By strengthening collaborations between academia, business, and government, we ensure R&D projects deliver measurable outcomes with both commercial and public-good impact.

Talent Development

ExpertGate integrates students, graduates, and early-career researchers into live projects, equipping them with the practical experience, skills, and networks needed to thrive in the workforce.

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