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Accelerating ideas into impact 

UOW
Innovation Catalyst

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is establishing an Innovation Catalyst that brings together the University's innovation, commercialisation, entrepreneurship and research translation capabilities into one connected ecosystem. 
 
By connecting research strengths, startup support, commercialisation expertise, industry partnerships and early-stage funding, it creates clearer pathways from research to real-world impact. The result is more ideas becoming products, services, partnerships and ventures that benefit society and the economy. 

Supporting every stage of innovation

Innovation Catalyst helps ideas progress by:

  • Building research and entrepreneurial capability
  • Identifying ideas with commercial and social potential
  • Connecting researchers with industry and investment opportunities
  • Protecting and commercialising intellectual property
  • Supporting consultancy, licensing and technology transfer
  • Establishing startups and spinout companies
  • Providing early-stage funding to validate ideas
  • Attracting external investment and partnerships 

Three connected pillars

iAccelerate

Supporting founders to build and grow successful ventures.

iAccelerate is UOW’s proven startup incubator and accelerator. For more than a decade, it has helped founders, researchers, students and entrepreneurs develop ideas, build sustainable businesses and connect with mentors, partners and investors. 

Innovate UOW*

Translating research and expertise into commercial opportunities.

A commercialisation platform designed to identify research with real-world potential and translate UOW expertise into partnerships, licensed technologies, consultancy opportunities and spinouts. 

*Coming soon

UOW Innovation Seed Fund*

Backing promising ideas early.

The $10 million UOW Innovation Seed Fund provides early-stage support to help promising research and startup ideas demonstrate their value, reduce risk and attract future investment.

*Coming soon

Contact us

Whether you're looking to commercialise research, explore industry partnerships, grow a startup or learn more about UOW Innovation Catalyst, our team can connect you with the right people and support.

industry-innovation@uow.edu.au
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