Developed in partnership with the Bendigo Manufacturing Group and the City of Greater Bendigo, the hub will be a ‘one-stop-shop’ for regional industries seeking specialist advice and practical support for digital transformation across their business.
The funding was announced by Senator Sarah Henderson, under the Strategic University Reform Fund (SURF).
The hub will be initially based in Bendigo and, if successful within the first 12 months, the University plans to extend its reach and impact across its entire regional campus network – including Shepparton, Mildura and Albury-Wodonga.
La Trobe Vice-Chancellor Professor John Dewar AO said the Bendigo hub will connect regional manufacturing companies to global markets, and boost employment and skills in the region.
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