The two universities have signed a partnership agreement that aims to increase research collaboration, boost commercialisation activities and develop a joint PhD program.

The New South Wales University spinout has raised $4m in funding from investors including Uniseed to develop its online learning platform.

Melbourne, Sydney, New South Wales and Queensland universities will each invest $3.8m in the fund over the next five years.

EduGrowth, backed by Deakin University, La Trobe University, Monash University, Charles Sturt University and Griffith University, has welcomed its first cohort.

University Ventures, CDC Group and Savannah Fund have injected $12m into Unicaf to help it establish learning centres across several African cities.

Pain assessment technology developer ePat is set to list on the Australian Stock Exchange today, providing an exit to Curtin University.