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Innovation is everything - it holds the key to greater security, sustainability, health and wealth. More than simply recognising this, the University of Adelaide lives and breathes it. If you're ready to grow through innovation, you won't find a more capable partner.
We currently partner with over 400 businesses on research and consulting projects helping them address new opportunities, solve unique problems and grow.
The Innovation and Commercial Partners Branch has extensive experience connecting industry, entrepreneurs, investors and government with our research expertise, infrastructure and workforce solutions.
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Our services
Business Development
We facilitate engagement between our research community and industry or government. We provide advice on pursuing contract research, consulting and tender opportunities.
Commercialisation
Talk to us about commercialisation of the University's intellectual property, including patenting, licensing and the formation of spin-out companies.
Strategic Projects
We work across the University to activate projects through collaboration and cooperation with internal and external partners.
Latest News
VivaZome licenses University of Adelaide stem cell technology
VivaZome Therapeutics and the University of Adelaide have entered into a series of agreements encompassing licensing of technology, access to stem cells and conduct of research, all in support of VivaZome’s mission to develop and commercialise exosome-based therapeutics.
Read more about VivaZome licenses University of Adelaide stem cell technology20 Apr
Partnership to revolutionise cancer diagnostic
The University of Adelaide has partnered with medical technology company Sienna Cancer Diagnostics in an exclusive worldwide licence agreement to develop a unique cancer probe with the potential to detect a sugar molecule only present in cancer cells. 15 Apr
New barley variety 'Laperouse' released
French barley breeding company SECOBRA is proud to release its first variety in Australia after many years of collaborative research and development with the University of Adelaide.
Contact
Dr Stephen Rodda
Executive Director, Innovation and Commercial Partnerships
T: + 61 8 8313 3984
E: stephen.rodda@adelaide.edu.au