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What we do

By identifying research with solid commercial potential, and connecting with industry to license technology or create a spin-out company, we help UniSA’s researchers share their innovations with the world.

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Manage invention disclosures

Review invention disclosures from UniSA members and assess suitability of IP for commercialisation

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File & manage patents

Review UniSA IP and if it meets requirement for patent and commercial potential, apply for patents on behalf of inventors, UniSA and other stakeholders

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Form spin-out companies

Identify investors and company structure to form spin-out company, including the developing the team to run the company

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Negotiate licence deals

We will provide feedback on commercial potential and further refinement of invention based on market feedback.

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Assist with grant applications

Provide advice to UniSA members on IP considerations during applications for research grants, contract research and consulting projects

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Engage investors

Contact and attract investors on behalf of UniSA members to invest and translate IP through licensing or spin-out companies

A proven track record in commercialising the outcomes of research

> 31

spin-out investments

> $100m

in investment secured by spin-out companies
(Since 2012)

> 115

licence deals executed
(Since 2012)

> 10

investment exits with proceeds returned to UniSA

> $120m

secured in grants & contract R&D by leveraging UniSA IP
(Since 2012)

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Maximising the impact of research

Unlocking the commercial potential of research requires expertise in both technology and business to bridge the gap between researchers, industry and investors.

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