The Launceston General Hospital (LGH) has inaugurated a new Research and Innovation Centre, signifying an advancement for healthcare services in northern Tasmania, Australia.

It will be operated in collaboration with the Clifford Craig Foundation (CCF) and act as the hub for medical research across the north and northwest regions of Tasmania.

The facility supports educators, researchers, and clinicians working collaboratively on innovation and discovery. It aims to establish the hospital as a leader in patient and medical research, clinical trials, and enhancements in clinical care.

The centre offers resources aimed at recruiting and retaining healthcare professionals through research and educational opportunities.

This purpose-built facility is a component of the A$5.1m ($3.33 m) Northern Integrated Care Service (NICS) building redevelopment, funded collaboratively by the Tasmanian and Albanese governments.

The revamped building also accommodates the relocated Sir John Ramsay Memorial Library, clinic areas, community rooms, office spaces, and sterile storage facilities.

Shape Construction completed the redevelopment of the NICS building in June 2025 after a 11-month project.

Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing Bridget Archer said: “This fantastic facility positions the Launceston General Hospital to be a national centre of research and innovation excellence, in partnership with the Clifford Craig Foundation.

“Not only will the state-of-the-art facilities enhance Tasmania’s capacity for groundbreaking research, it will help attract and retain world-class clinicians and researchers, which will further benefit both health services and our patients in the North and North West regions and beyond.”

Federal Health Minister Mark Butler said: “This new Research and Innovation Centre is another example of our government investing in Australia’s world-class medical researchers, whose ideas and discoveries are delivering better health outcomes for Australians.”