About Us

New.E (formerly NewH2) is the driving force behind the New Energy revolution in the Hunter and beyond.

Our mission is to spearhead innovation, foster collaboration, and drive economic development to accelerate the growth of the new energy industries within our local communities and across the state.

At New.E, we envision a future where the Hunter will be Australia’s leading new energy hub and technology cluster, demonstrated by excellence in research, innovation, technology and education, production, use, export and employment participation across the new energy supply chains. Through strategic initiatives and partnerships, we are paving the way for regional and statewide economic growth, environmental sustainability, and energy security.

Why the Hunter?

  • An extensive project pipeline, with demonstrated ability to diversify.
  • A range of industries with a culture of collaboration.
  • A large number of mature SMEs, with specialised skills to catalyse knowledge.
  • A vibrant innovation culture and ecosystem.

Key aims of the Cluster

  • To provide the enabling environment for industry to participate in the emerging energy sector.
  • To provide the setting to showcase new technologies and opportunities.
  • Through the stakeholders, accelerate opportunities to connect and grow.
  • Assist with updates, knowledge exchange and funding opportunities related to the New Energy economy.
  • To assist in strategy development, both locally and nationally.

New.E Co-Chair - Clare Larkin-Sykes​

An engineer with a background in resources and associated industries, Clare has worked at both operational and executive levels across both public and private sectors for more than 25 years.

As Managing Director of LarkinSykes, Clare provides executive consultative services on strategy and innovation development for the resources and associated sectors.

Her previous roles include General Manager International Markets with METS Ignited, and senior roles within NSW Department of Industry. In March 2021, Clare was appointed Cluster Manager to support NewH2 (now New.E) establishment and growth.

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New.E Co-Chair - Boris Novak

Boris is Co-Lead of New.E and Managing Director of Science & Technologies Knowhow. Boris’ expertise is in mobilising new venture collaborations, sense making of complementary technology solutions for integrated commercial strategies, and maturing governance frameworks for businesses seeking succession solutions. He is a keen advocate for the repatriation of manufacturing to Australia, and especially the Hunter region

Boris is an Electronics & Electrical Engineer (UNSW) who spent nearly 30 years in with Defence and the Defence Industry as a founder of an innovative systems engineering business. The Judge for The Collaboration Award and Rising Star Award in The Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA), Boris was the inaugural Chair of NewH2 prior to it coming under the stewardship of HunterNet and transitioning to New.E. He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and Chairs two commercial Advisory Boards. Maintaining business interests in innovation for complex problems, Boris has grown a passion for the energy and resources industry and considers the present to be an exciting and especially privileged time to be an engineer.

Connect with Boris on LinkedIn

Email: info@newh2.net.au

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