A temporary alliance to complete a design and manufacturing contest has fostered a deeper partnership between Griffith University scientists and Chinese manufacturers that may see new businesses brought to Queensland.
Recently, GE Business Innovation Manager, Ty Ferretti, went to three Chinese cities with Professor Eddie Zhang to build up relationships with Chinese companies looking to invest in Griffith science and Australian industry.
The pair visited battery factories, sensor factories, energy grid manufacturers, electrolyte suppliers and renewable power system designers that are interested in bringing their business to Queensland.
One of these companies was Greenway corporation, who manufacture Lithium ion batteries as well as electric bicycles, scooters and electric vehicles. They are looking to establish links with Griffith scientists and have already visited the Griffith in March.
In Beijing, Ferretti met with executives from Insentek, a company who had originally partnered with Professor Chenrong Chen to submit an application to design soil and water monitoring