The Knodes Network.

Accelerating solutions through
start-up & academic collaboration

What is the Knodes Network?

The Knodes Network is a facilitator of academic and start-up collaboration through on-demand research programs. Providing start-ups with access to specialised knowledge & experts to help accelerate new ideas, while providing academics with unique industry experience in the international, sustainable start-up sector.

How Does It Work?

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How Does It Work?

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What Our Clients Say

“Exceeded expectations…incredible knowledge…invaluable for guiding the future of our start-up”

“It was a nice change of pace from my own research…I don’t plan to stay in academia so building this network was the most important to me”

“If the students want a job, they have one here”

“This work filled a gap that was hard to fill otherwise”

“I learned a lot and really enjoyed the process…it was a very valuable experience”

What Our Clients Say

“Exceeded expectations…incredible knowledge…invaluable for guiding the future of our start-up”

“It was a nice change of pace from my own research…I don’t plan to stay in academia so building this network was the most important to me”

“If the students want a job, they have one here”

“This work filled a gap that was hard to fill otherwise”

“I learned a lot and really enjoyed the process…it was a very valuable experience”

What makes us unique

The Collaborators

PhD Students

> Develop professional networks.
> Apply research skills to industry problems.
> Test-drive possible internships and career paths.
> Fulfil RTP Scholarship requirement.

Start-Ups

> Accelerate, validate & develop new ideas.
> Access specialised knowledge & experts.
> Expand professional network.
> Access university subscribed academic journals.

Universities

> Fulfil RTP Scholarship requirements.
> Improve PhD employability.
> Increase industry engagement.
> Attract future students.
> Diversify student experience.

Business Sponsors & Accelerators

> Provide unique R&D opportunities.
> Appraise participants for future success.
> Engage with international universities & students.

OUR JOURNEY SO FAR

About Us

Our Story

While attending the 2019 Our Ocean Conference in Norway, PhD candidates, Justin Geldard and Carly Portch, noticed a lack of discussion regarding collaboration between academics and entrepreneurs to solve ocean challenges, despite the breadth of knowledge and talent in both industries. This sparked the idea to create Knodes, a program aiming to bridge the gap between academics and start-ups to accelerate sustainable solutions.