This report synthesises the latest findings and expert insights from a recent summit held on 14th November 2024, co-organised by Connect Macquarie Park Innovation District (CMPID), Semiconductor Sector Service Bureau (S3B), Macquarie University, and CSIRO.

In January, we asked the Macquarie Park community to share their favourite coffee spots and their preferred brews. The results are in—and they’re brewing with excitement!

After crunching the numbers and sifting through the insights, we’re thrilled to present the 2025 Macquarie Park Coffee Guide.

Members of Connect Macquarie Park Innovation District gathered at Optus for a briefing of the 2024 ‘Ask Macquarie Park’ results.  

This presentation offered key insights into the latest trends, usage, sentiment analysis and perceptions from employees, students, residents and visitors at the district.  

Girls to Graduates is about building a pipeline of talented young women who will become the next generation of STEMM innovators, researchers and leaders,” she says. “Our industry partners are a critical part of this program because they show young women what is actually possible, and how diverse STEMM careers can be. We are very grateful to all the organisations that supported this camp.

With over 200 medical researchers and clinicians, Woolcock is a globally leading hub for groundbreaking research in sleep and respiratory disorders. 

Home to the Australian Hearing Hub, the district is at the forefront of advancements in audiology, speech pathology, and related fields. As hearing loss becomes a growing concern, with one in four Australians predicted to experience it by 2050, Macquarie Park is playing a key role in raising awareness and fostering collaboration to address this important issue.

Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park marks a new chapter in Macquarie Park, rebranding from the former Courtyard by Marriott, Sydney North-Ryde. This transition to the Crowne Plaza brand by IHG introduces a premium offering that enhances the guest experience, combining modern amenities with tailored services for both business and leisure travellers.

Macquarie Park is Australia’s most innovative postcode - but inspiration requires caffeination! Connect MPID are asking the local community to spill the beans on their favourite local cafe spots.

2025 is here, and it’s the perfect time to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality. CSIRO and the Macquarie University Incubator currently have some exciting opportunities designed to help innovators scale up their ideas.

Leading first aid training and medical equipment provider, St John Ambulance NSW, is the latest organisation to join Connect Macquarie Park Innovation District as a member. 

St John is a for-purpose organisation – with all profits going towards training and equipping first aid and medical volunteers in local communities, as well as running free education programs to teach first aid skills and give people the confidence to help save a life. St John has a proud legacy of over 140 years of service to the Australian community, providing first aid at local events and during emergencies like floods and bushfires.

The NSW Government’s has released the final masterplans for the Macquarie Park Precinct.

Connect Macquarie Park Innovation District (Connect MPID) has published its 3rd Annual Report covering the key activities and impacts for the 2023-24 financial year.

The first Macquarie Park Semiconductor Summit was held at Macquarie University to discuss the emerging opportunity for Australian in the global semiconductor supply chain.

The United Way Walkathon is an exciting and purpose driven event run by the Macquarie Park Business Community Partnership. Each year more than 600 people from companies in Macquarie Park take part in this fun filled team event, all in the spirit of supporting communities they live and work in.

The Woolcock Institute of Medical Research is the latest innovative organisation to join Connect Macquarie Park Innovation District (Connect MPID) as a member. 

The Woolcock is globally renowned and is ranked as the top sleep and respiratory research organisation in the world, their new home is at the Macquarie University campus at 2 Innovation Road. 

Yesterday’s Macquarie Park Summit 2024 was a dynamic exploration of the future of the Macquarie Park innovation district, bringing together industry leaders, government representatives, researchers, and innovators to discuss Macquarie Park's vital role in shaping Australia’s innovation landscape. 

Macquarie Park Innovation District is excited to launch the largest survey for residents, workers, and students in the area—“Ask Macquarie Park.” We invite you to share your experiences and help shape the future of our community in just under 10 minutes!

Macquarie Park stands out as a leading hub for innovation, with global technology firm Memjet driving innovation in inkjet printing technology for customers around the world.  

Memjet’s interdisciplinary engineering team sits at the heart of its Macquarie Park based technology centre, where the firm designs and develops market-disrupting inkjet printhead technology. Memjet’s in-house engineering disciplines include mechanical, electronic, mechatronic, robotic and software engineering. 

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website for Connect Macquarie Park Innovation District! This isn’t just a fresh look; we’ve introduced exciting new features to better showcase the vibrant offerings of Macquarie Park. 

Construction has commenced on a cutting-edge Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) research and pilot manufacturing facility at Macquarie University, backed by a $96 million investment from the NSW Government.