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Research in the Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation
and Innovation Centre

The Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre (ECIC) is founded upon entrepreneurship, innovation, technology commercialisation, and project management.
With its roots in the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences, the ECIC reaches out across all disciplines in the University engaging in teaching, research, and community and industry engagement activities.

The ECIC has a vibrant presence in Adelaide, as well as interstate and internationally. Our main office is at The University of Adelaide's North Terrace Campus in Adelaide. We also have offices at the The University of Adelaide's Research Park in Thebarton, where our Student Entrepreneurial Incubator is located, at Australian Technology Park in Sydney and at the The University of Adelaide's Singapore Campus.

The ECIC fosters a flexible, productive and enthusiastic learning environment, our postgraduate award programs range from Graduate Certificate to PhD and attract recent university graduates and experienced professionals from all discipline backgrounds.


Research Areas:



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Project management

  • Project management of construction
  • Industry-based studies, e.g. defence, energy industry, mining industry
  • Government services and product development: achievement of requirements and scope
  • Planning and control in project management
  • Quality objectives
  • Managing risk and uncertainty
  • Leadership and team building
  • Complex project management

Please visit Project Manaement for more information.



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Innovation and commercialisation

  • Innovation
  • Opportunity assessment
  • Venture capital raising
  • Business development
  • Marketing for new ventures
  • Incubation

Please visit the Commercialisation website for more information



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Entrepreneurship

  • Entrepreneurial orientation
  • Social entrepreneurship
  • Entrepreneurship education
  • Indigenous entrepreneurship
  • Socioeconomic community and regional development
  • New venture creation processes
  • Private equity and informal finance

Please visit the Entrepreneurship website for more information.



More Information

Further details are available, please contact the Faculty of Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences office.

Adelaide Graduate Centre
Address

Level 6
115 Grenfell Street
The University of Adelaide
South Australia 5005
Australia

Contact

T: +61 8 8303 5882
F: +61 8 8303 5725

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