Without data - decisions are made in the dark. Data also needs to be sourced from multiple sites or selective biases take effect. So a well orchestrated and well governed data hub is a good idea.
A research-policy-project partnership is needed between Uni's and industry at a systemic level not on the current 'silo project' model. Too much research is just a Uni idea or a tech push without a market in which to delver - as a result too much valuable research effort and skills gets wasted and knowledge is left on the shelf. Much more research needs to be real-world market pull. Start with real data - don't guess about what might be needed.
Assuming this idea gets a cross-sector governance model overseeing it, then this should help close the huge translation gap we have. The worst in the OECD. Hopefully students right across all the Uni's (and TAFE's) different educational/training sectors get involved .... and this establishes real world student 'bridges' into industry and (measurable) deeper industry engagement.
Veejay000
12 Sep 2018
Great idea. We need to develop business hubs around Melbourne, and the north is an ideal place to get this one going.