Research Commercialisation Workshops 2011

Registrations are now open for UniQuest’s annual research commercialisation workshops – two days devoted to helping academics and postgraduate students discover how to protect intellectual property, commercialise their expertise, and leverage commercial research funding for publication opportunities.
Additional opportunities at the workshop include engaging with industry professionals and investors, getting to know the University’s Commercialisation Managers, and networking with representatives from other research centres.
UniQuest is one of Australia’s leading university commercialisation companies, collaborating with UOW to generate benefits for researchers, the University and the wider community. Over the past eight years more than 1,000 researchers have attended UniQuest’s workshops, where informative and insightful speakers’ presentations are complemented by creative group work sessions and pitching practice with experienced commercialisation professionals.

When & Where:

This year UniQuest is offering two workshops at the Radisson Resort on the Gold Coast, which both research staff and postgraduate students can attend. 

The first will be held on Thursday-Friday 7 – 8 April; while the second is scheduled for Thursday-Friday 21 - 22 July.

Why Attend?:

“The workshops cover much more than how to take a scientific discovery and turn it into a commercial prospect,” said UniQuest Managing Director, David Henderson.
“The program includes a range of topics that academics and research students from all disciplines need to consider, whether or not they have a project they’re working on right now that could become a marketable product.
“All workshop participants – whether they are from Life Sciences, the Arts, or a multi-disciplinary team – gain valuable insights about what investors are looking for, why government and industry look to universities for expertise, and how engaging in commercial activities can enhance an academic research career.”

Fully and partially subsidised places are available for UOW researchers, with applications accepted as an Expression of Interest.

Online registrations for the April workshop close on 11 March To Register: www.uniquest.com.au/workshop

 

For more information:

Contact UOW’s Innovation & Technology Transfer Team on 4221 4486.