Federation University Technology Parks

The spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship enables techo-driven businesses to thrive and prosper in dynamic and supportive environments. These fast-evolving precincts encourage and support the development of emerging and existing techology-oriented enterprises.

Co-Operative Model and Tenancy Plus

The Tenancy Plus model supports delivery of the Co-Operative
model. The Co-Op program embeds workforce development through codesign and workforce experiential programs at the heart of our institution. We codesign bespoke Co-Op programs in partnership with large industry partners.

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Innovation and entrepreneurship

Federation University is well positioned to support the Commonwealth Government's initiative to develop innovation precincts.

The Federation University Technology Parks are an outstanding example of the types of economic outcomes able to be achieved through innovation precincts located in partnership with universities and the private sector.

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Facilities and Meeting rooms

Either across the 29 hectare area at Mt Helen, or the reimagined precinct in the heart of Ballarat City or at Churchill in Gippsland, you are supported with close proximity to Federation University Australia and major Regional cities with easy access to Melbourne.

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Meeting rooms calendar

To view current bookings, requires tenant login to make a booking.

Please contact admin to request Seminar theatre and GEC Tech Connect bookings or to request access to booking system

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About us

Our fast-evolving precincts encourage and support the development of emerging and existing technology-oriented enterprises.

The first Technology Park site was launched at Mt Helen in 1995, as a first step towards implementing a significant strategic initiative aimed at supporting and fostering new and emerging technologies.

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Locations - Tenant directory

Our ideal locations provide great lifestyle opportunities as well as having the convenience of being close to Melbourne and major regional cities.

Please follow below link for a full and current list of all Tech Parks tenants along with maps of all locations.

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Contact

Our Tech Parks team is available to help with further information or queries

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Hospitality and events

Our dedicated and friendly team will work with you for a tailored and flexible approach to event organisation for groups of any size, across our campuses.

We are available to assist you with all aspects of planning and running your event, and with consultation, we will put together a package tailored to your needs and budget.

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Flecknoe

Looking for a workspace that feels as good as it functions? Whether you're a solo creator, a growing startup, or just need a desk for the day—we’ve got a space that works for you.

Located in the Ballarat CBD, Flecknoe is the newest member of the Federation University Technology Parks suite. Offering a striking example of heritage adaptation, the space has been re-imagined, blending its industrial past with contemporary design and a range of innovative features, breathing new life into a historically rich precinct.

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Hear from our tenants

Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation

"Informal support systems operate quite extensively within the Park, with people sharing technical tips and tricks.  I think it would be very difficult to find an alternate location that would satisfy our needs."

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Concentrix

Concentrix chose to establish its delivery centre on the Federation University Australia campus due to the benefits of blending the worlds of ‘learning and earning’ for both the Federation University Australia students and our clients. By having students working with us around their university studies, they are able to build skills and a level of working experience so that when they graduate they are highly employable.

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Lateral Plains

In the tough and competitive environment of IT, the Ballarat Technology Park has been a defining factor in the success of Lateral Plains.

It’s both a personal and professional environment in which our team lives and works, offering a stability and flexibility that has allowed us to build long-term plans for the future.

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