The ARDC is pleased to announce the release of the Research Link Australia (RLA) service, which allows you to find information about Australian research and innovation activities, and the research, government and industry stakeholders involved in them. It is a significant milestone towards a collaborative and innovative research and translation ecosystem.
RLA is a pivotal initiative aimed at enhancing connectivity and knowledge exchange among universities, research organisations, businesses, industry players, and government bodies. Guided by an Advisory Committee with diverse backgrounds in research and industry, the ARDC has collaborated closely with government entities, key data agencies, research-industry facilitators, businesses, and research communities through a meticulous consultative and co-design approach to shape this transformative platform.
“Collaboration among research, business and government is critical if we are to improve research translation and innovation. It leads to improvements in key areas such as health, environment and economy that can benefit all Australians. However the pathways to such collaborations are not always clear. The RLA service is an exciting new piece of infrastructure that the ARDC has developed because it makes the connection points between research, government and industry more visible and this will catalyse and cultivate the collaborations needed for innovation to thrive”, said Natasha Simons, Director, National Coordination, ARDC.
The RLA project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education with dedicated funding from the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS).
The release of the RLA service marks the beginning of an iterative process aimed at refining and expanding the capabilities of the RLA platform. Your feedback, insights, data and continued support will be instrumental in shaping the future iterations of RLA as we strive to realise our shared vision of a vibrant, interconnected research innovation ecosystem. You can actively contribute to its development and testing in several ways:
Share your thoughts, suggestions, and user experiences with us by contacting us. Your feedback will help us identify areas for improvement and tailor the platform to better meet your needs.
Increase your innovation potential by having your information discoverable in RLA. Contribute your data to the platform today by contacting [email protected].
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Start discovering opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and growth today by using Research Link Australia.
The ARDC is enabled by the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) to support national digital research infrastructure for Australian researchers.
