UTS Rapido is an R&D innovation hub that helps industry partners and UTS researchers transform their work beyond the lab and into real-world applications, bridging the gap between research, commercialisation and market needs.
Enhance your work with UTS Rapido
With deep expertise in research commercialisation through technology – spanning software engineering, mechatronics, UX, and digital solutions – Rapido teams can work with you to provide the commercial, engineering and technical skills required to advance research from concept to implementation.
Support for Research Translation
With its focus on developing and refining ideas and products into a working proof of concept (POC), prototype, or market ready solutions and products that address real-world challenges, Rapido is particularly suited to projects at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5 and above, where initial concepts and proof of principles have been validated.
Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) provide a consistent and standardised framework for discussing the technical maturity of various technologies. The scale ranges from 1 to 9, with 9 representing the most mature and fully developed technology.
If your research is ready to progress to POC development, testing, or commercial application, get in touch with Rapido to explore how you can take it further, whether your project involves AI, robotics, advanced manufacturing, or digital platforms.
About half of Rapido’s projects come from within UTS, where researchers use its capabilities to create tools, systems, or products that deliver real impact.
Cross-faculty access
Rapido collaborates across all UTS faculties and schools to bring interdisciplinary projects to life.
Recent examples include:
- Developing advanced software algorithms for social media propaganda tracking with the Data Science Institute.
- Creating advanced satellite equipment for research and communication with the School of Electrical and Data Engineering.
- Designing coral restoration research equipment with the Faculty of Science.
- Conducting UX research for a gender-affirming voice wearable device with the Faculty of Health.
Learn more about how Rapido supports researchers in achieving practical and meaningful outcomes here.
Bridging gaps
Scaling academic research into practical, market-aligned solutions comes with challenges. UTS Rapido ensures your research is not only innovative but also ready to meet the needs of industry and society by bridging these gaps:
- Cultural: Aligning academic goals with industry priorities and market demands.
- Technical: Delivering engineering solutions tailored for real-world applications.
- Product management: Providing strategic guidance in market analysis, product development and commercialisation pathways.
- Operational: Simplifying processes for IP management, funding access, and project execution.
Why work with UTS Rapido?
UTS Rapido can connect you with an experienced commercialisation team and advanced facilities, combining technical skills with strategic insights to ensure your projects meet market demands and achieve meaningful outcomes.
From software development and automation to UX design, Rapido clients have included major organisations like Navantia Australia, Zurich Insurance, Transgrid, and NSW Health, as well as many SMEs, startups and smaller community-focused initiatives.
In addition to research translation expertise, Rapido can help you find ways to access grants, funding opportunities, and other resources to make your research projects successful.
Get in touch
Contact Rapido to find out how to take your research to the next stage.
Please note that as Rapido operates as a professional R&D service and works on active, funded projects, you will need to budget for its services accordingly.