Medical research and innovation hub coming to Perth

The WA Government is investing $15 million towards the construction of a state-of-the-art medical research and innovation hub in Perth, marking a significant milestone in the government’s plan to foster groundbreaking advancements in medical innovation.

The Murray Street hub is planned to be a central city space for collaboration, research and development, bringing together leading innovators and researchers from across the sector. The hub will link to facilities including the East Metropolitan Health Service Innovation Hub, the QEII medical research precinct and the biomedical industry precinct in Floreat.

It is hoped that the hub will work in tandem with the state government’s Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund to support health and medical research and innovation in WA. Since the fund was established in 2020, approximately $185 million in grants have been awarded to more than 627 recipients; over the next four years, a further $250 million will be made available.

“This innovation hub is vital to drive collaboration and foster new ideas that will improve healthcare delivery and outcomes across Western Australia,” said Minister for Medical Research Stephen Dawson.

“By investing in infrastructure that supports research and innovation, we ensure WA remains at the forefront of health advancements.

“This project has enormous potential to create more jobs, attract more investment and further support the WA economy.”

The hub will be located at 128–132 Murray Street in Perth and will be built inside a heritage-listed former utilities building that was constructed in the 1890s. The construction tender is currently live, signalling the next step in turning the government’s vision into reality.

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