We help SMEs innovate and grow
SMEs are a critical part of our local communities and the Australian economy. SME@UTS provides SMEs with customised access to UTS’s innovation expertise and solutions, research capabilities, student talent and world class technology facilities. The program aims to reduce barriers SMEs face in investing in emerging trends and innovation.
What is SME@UTS?
SME@UTS is designed to help SMEs confidently invest in innovation and digital technologies. This integrated program provides SMEs with a progressive and customised pathway towards technology adoption and innovation.
There’s never been a better time to adopt technologies to underpin your business growth.
Why choose SME@UTS
Unique accessible program
Connect to university research expertise, student talent and world-class facilities.
futuremap® diagnostic tool
Map immediate and medium-term opportunities for your business to identify where you aspire to be.
Engage and collaborate
Benefit from advice from dedicated leadership and relationship managers with SME experience.
Business model innovation
Recognise the impact that research and innovation can have on your business growth.
Upscale business value
Explore industry trends and learn how your business can become more resilient, sustainable and competitive.
SME@UTS Pathway
Ideation and innovation
Use the futuremap® tool developed by the Innovative Manufacturing CRC (IMCRC) to map SMEs maturity levels and capabilities in marketing positioning; leadership, strategy and change management; innovation and use of technology; digital manufacturing (Industry 4.0)
Use the futuremap® toolInnovation & leadership skills
Participate in digital and peer learning masterclasses.
Student talent
Work with UTS to solve known business problems and innovation challenges.
World class facilities
Build familiarity with relevant technologies by accessing UTS’s unique facilities and equipment.
Experimentation
Leverage UTS’s capabilities to pilot and prototype innovation projects to advance tech readiness.
Case studies
Industry partnership: Applied Robotics
Growing a small-to-medium enterprise (SME) can be fraught with risk. When Applied Robotics needed help to expand their operations, they knew just where to turn.