Commercialisation

University researchers are constantly generating novel intellectual property with the potential for significant impact in the community and are encouraged to consider that path alongside other ways of translating their knowledge into application. As a result of University policy researchers are also entitled to share in the benefit from commercial returns received from successful commercialisation. What is commercialisation? Commercialisation may take many forms, including licensing or assignment of rights to information or technologies; the creation of a spin off company to take promising innovations to market; or even sale of products. It may also result from research collaborations between the University and an industry partner or government agency. Who manages commercialisation at the University of Adelaide? Adelaide Research & Innovation Pty Ltd (ARI) is the University's commercial development company. A key part of our role is to manage contract research and consulting activity on behalf of the University and provide a clear gateway into the University's expertise for the broader community. ARI's Commercial Development Managers will assist you in assessing, protecting, pitching and successfully commercialising opportunities within the requirements of the relevant University policies.

More information is available from the University's Intellectual Property Policy or download our 'Guide to Intellectual Property and commercialisation' brochure.