Eagle Fund Launch
Event status:
Join La Trobe University x Breakthrough Victoria for the official launch of the La Trobe University Eagle Fund.
- Date:
- Thursday 27 March 2025 04:30 pm until Thursday 27 March 2025 07:00 pm (Add to calendar)
- Contact:
- Industry Engagement
industry.engagement@latrobe.edu.au - Presented by:
- La Trobe University
- Type of Event:
- Corporate; Launch; Public
- Cost:
- Free
The new La Trobe University Eagle Fund, an $18M investment from La Trobe University and Breakthrough Victoria, is a pre-seed fund investing in the University's research.
The fund will drive innovation and entrepreneurship stemming from La Trobe University research, and deliver tangible, real-world impact in the community.
The initiative brings together investors, industry and academia to advance research commercialisation and support investment in start-up companies in focus areas of digital health, AI, disease detection and treatment, and food security.
Explore the opportunities of Eagle Fund with La Trobe University and network at this public launch event! At the evening, you'll hear from two inspiring spin-out companies backed by the fund, as well as connect with La Trobe's cutting-edge researchers, industry leaders, and forward-thinking investors.
Event details
Date: Thursday 27 March 2025
Time: 5.30pm to 8pm
Venue: La Trobe University City Campus (Level 2, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000)
Format: In-person
Fund snapshot
- $18M La Trobe x Breakthrough Victoria initiative
- Champions La Trobe researchers to create start-up companies and commercialise research. Existing early-stage start-ups are also encouraged to apply if seeking to commercialise La Trobe Intellectual Property.
- Opportunity for industry partners and investors to invest alongside Eagle Fund activities to accelerate innovation and drive economic growth.
- The La Trobe University Eagle Fund is set to transform groundbreaking research into real-world impact. Be a part of the journey!
La Trobe x Breakthrough Victoria partnership snapshot
This Breakthrough Victoria investment partnership is a part of the $100 million Breakthrough Victoria – University Innovation Platform, specifically designed to elevate the commercialisation of critical research with real-world benefits from Victorian universities. It includes vital early-stage funding for startups, ensuring that research with strong commerciality reaches its full potential. Learn more.
La Trobe University City Campus (Level 2, 360 Collins St)
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