The Commercial Research Unit

The Commercial Research Unit (CRU) has responsibility for the administration of Commercial Research at UOW. CRU manages:

• the process of internal approval for UOW researchers to undertake commercial research projects;
• costing of commercial research projects;
• negotiation of contract terms;
• issuing contracts;
• amendments or extensions to all contracts relating to commercial research;
• preparation of confidentiality agreements relating to commercial research discussions;
• responding to industry enquiries relating to commercial research projects;
• commercial research promotions and events; and
• tenders.

CRU staff understand the importance of the timely, reliable and transparent provision of commercial research support services. To that end, please view the CRU Customer Service Charter for details on the level of service you can expect from CRU.

Office Details: 
Commercial Research Unit, Building 20 Level 2
University of Wollongong NSW 2522
Fax: 61-2-4221 5267
 

Contact Staff at the Commercial Research Unit
Elizabeth Eastland BA, BFA, EMBA  Phone (02) 4221 4420 eastland@uow.edu.au Mobile: 0407 587 657	Director, Commercial Research Unit and Innovation Technology Transfer	Commercial research management; negotiation of contracts >$250K; research-related MOUs; commercial terms; CRC management; research-related institutional grant applications (e.g. EIF); authorship, commercial research, commercialisation and IP policy development.
Mr Stuart Parker BComm Ph: (02) 4221 4983 sparker@uow.edu.au	Commercial Research Manager	Commercial research management, negotiation of contracts up to $250K in value. Costing advice to UOW researchers on complex projects. Management of fast-track process up to $150K.
Mr Brett Weeden BSAg, MAppSc Ph: (02) 4221 3913 bweeden@uow.edu.au	Tender Manager	Tender matching, strategic relationship development with tendering agencies, preparation of key tender responses, assistance provided to academics on tender preparation, review of tender submissions, organises legal review of draft contracts, costs tender projects.
Karen McRae Ph: (02) 4221 4817 kmcrae@uow.edu.au	Commercial Research Officer	Costing advice and assistance with preparing Approval Forms for UOW researchers. Administration of fast-track process for <$100K projects. Commercial research reporting to Faculties.
Bruce Thomson Ph: (02) 4221 5267 brucet@uow.edu.au	Business Development Manager	Workshops and other activities to engage our researchers, government and industry.
Melissa Ryan Ph: (02) 4221 3410 mryan@uow.edu.au	Innovation Ecosystem Development Manager	Development and support of the Entrepreneurs Innovation Ecosystem in the Illawarra Region, strategy development and implementation, marketing and communication initiatives participation in the development and delivery of funding ready proposals, fostering relationships with key stakeholders and relevant external entities, event management and sponsorship negotiation.
Mrs Gina Portscher Ph: (02) 4221 4486 gina@uow.edu.au	Commercial Research Administration Officer	Administrative support to the Director and Managers of Innovation and Commercialisation.
Mrs Deborah Coustley Phone: (02) 4221 8145 dcoustle@uow.edu.au	Admin Assistant	Administrative support to the Commercial Research Unit and Managers of Innovation and Commercialisation.

You may like to search our commercial research capabilities database to identify the relevant UOW researcher. CRU can assist you in the process of identifying and linking to UOW’s commercial research capabilities.

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