UniSA Ventures is the technology translation, commercialisation, investment and intellectual property management company of the University of South Australia (UniSA).
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UniSA Ventures is the technology translation, commercialisation, investment and intellectual property management company of the University of South Australia (UniSA).
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.
Review invention disclosures from UniSA members and assess suitability of IP for commercialisation
Review UniSA IP and if it meets requirement for patent and commercial potential, apply for patents on behalf of inventors, UniSA and other stakeholders
Identify investors and company structure to form spin-out company, including the developing the team to run the company
We will provide feedback on commercial potential and further refinement of invention based on market feedback.
Provide advice to UniSA members on IP considerations during applications for research grants, contract research and consulting projects
Contact and attract investors on behalf of UniSA members to invest and translate IP through licensing or spin-out companies
> 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)
Unlocking the commercial potential of research requires expertise in both technology and business to bridge the gap between researchers, industry and investors.
Australian students
Phone: +61 8 8302 2376
Enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquiry
International students
Phone: +61 8 9627 4854
Enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquiry