We accelerate innovation in Australia’s food and beverage sector.
FaBA can solve your business problems.
Investment
A FaBA partnership provides non-dilutive co-investment of $10k–$5M, matched to industry-led R&D.
Facilities
Research infrastructure across three universities, enabling discovery from benchtop to commercial-scale trials.
Expertise
Specialist researchers across the food and beverage value chain, chosen for complementary strengths.
Our impact so far
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Co-invested
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New ingredients, products and processes
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Partnered companies
36 Kickstarter companies
43 companies
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Projects underway
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Companies participating in R&D are new to the university
Latest news + events
September 23, 2026
FaBA fast tracks innovation: Australia’s first food-grade pilot-scale precision fermentation facility
Companies developing the next generation of food, ingredients and biomanufacturing now have access to a food-grade pilot-scale precision fermentation facility, right here in Australia.
September 21, 2026
One grain, many possibilities: unlocking the potential of Australian oats
When Mei Yong set out to reinvent the humble oat as an all-day powerhouse food, she had the vision and foundational intellectual property – but needed the specialist expertise, facilities and equipment to accelerate the journey from concept to commercialisation.
September 10, 2026
A new front door to food innovation for Queensland businesses
Whether it's a regional producer exploring a new product idea, a growing manufacturer looking to improve food safety practices or a business wanting to better understand market opportunities, accessing the right expertise can sometimes be a challenge.
August 24, 2026
Bringing FaBA closer to food manufacturers
Based in Melbourne, FaBA Business Development Manager Adam Smith connects Australian food and beverage manufacturers with the expertise needed to turn industry challenges into commercially focused innovation projects.
Ready to start?
Bring us your problem. We’ll help you define it, identify the right capability across our universities and co-invest to bring it to market.