UTS Rapido is a multi-disciplinary innovation hub with professional research and development engagement, engineers and project management, delivering impactful solutions
UTS Rapido partners with industry, government and not-for-profits, applying UTS’s research, engineering and digital expertise to deliver practical, high-impact technology solutions. The commercially focused team leverages expertise in software, mechatronics, UX and digital solutions to innovate new products and services for industry and social impact partners.
From AI-driven data science in financial services, to 3D geometry processing in healthcare, to wireless energy harvesting in the energy sector, their team helps partners unlock the full potential of the UTS innovation ecosystem. Our flexible, outsourced R&D model combines applied research, technical development and end-to-end project delivery. Engineers, software developers, UX specialists and project managers work alongside UTS researchers to scope, manage and deliver innovation tailored to real-world needs.
Rapido Social Impact assists community-focused partners turn bold ideas into real-world solutions. Our low-bono model makes R&D more accessible for organisations without in-house technical teams or the budget to develop technology-led innovation. Access our world-class team of engineers, UX specialists, software developers and project managers. And also benefit from the incredible facilities, tools and research expertise of the broader UTS innovation ecosystem.
Project case studies
Commercialise your idea
We support organisations to commercialise hardware and software products and solutions.
Software brings custom surgical implants to life
The rapid 3D printing of surgical implants that precisely fit individual patients is a step closer with new software to help with their design and manufacture.
Training Gamification
Collaboratively with Navantia Australia and Eye Candy Animation, UTS rapido has defined, designed and developed cutting-edge training solutions for the defence sector.
Informed 365
UTS Rapido and Informed 365 are partnering to use user-experience (UX) design to improve risk communication and streamline annual modern slavery reporting processes.
A quantum hop into the future of computing
UTS Rapido has helped develop an early prototype for the first consumer-friendly quantum computer, demonstrating successful research translation.