Building on the success of UNSW’s Centre for Transformational Environmental Technologies (CTET) in Yixing, UNSW opened a Technology Commercialisation Centre (TCC) in Wuxi in June 2025. Co-located with the Wuxi Industrial Innovation Research Institute (WIIRI) in the Xishan Economic and Technological Development Zone, TCC is established as a UNSW associated entity, providing opportunities for translational research in the areas of clean energy, water and environment, health and biotech, and use of digital tools and advanced materials and manufacturing for sustainability in the Yangtze River Delta Region in China.
Purpose of the Centre
In-country support
Access to office space, translation and interpreting services, legal/IP services
Industry partner matchmaking
Connections with potential investors, R&D collaborators and prototyping manufacturing facilities.
Mentoring and business plan development
Mentorship and business plan drafting services for quick adaption to the Chinese market.
Funding pathways
Assistance in applying government grants.
Vision and Mission
TCC, your gateway to unlocking UNSW’s transformational technologies
Drive Australia – China innovation partnerships, translating cutting-edge research into real-world applications
Build a robust innovation ecosystem encompassing technology transfer, joint R&D, spin-out incubation, and capital engagement
Support international collaboration and academic exchange, strengthening Wuxi’s role in technology commercialisation
Foster the two-way flow of talent, technologies, and projects between Australia and China, enabling co-development and shared success.
Establish a long-term, results-oriented cooperation model, delivering sustainable global impact through ongoing partnerships.
Priority Areas
Our Facilities
Entrance
Open Space Office Area
Office
Meeting Room
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