Collaborative research and commercialisation

Collaborative research and commercialisation

Partner with Adelaide University to turn research into impact

Adelaide University connects your organisation with world-class researchers and cutting-edge facilities to turn ideas into real-world solutions. Our collaborative approach helps you tackle complex challenges, accelerate innovation, and bring new products, services, and technologies to market.

We aspire to be Australia’s most industry-engaged university, partnering with organisations to co-create research that delivers measurable benefits – for business and for society

Home to more than 5,000 researchers, we connect talent, technology and industry to turn ideas into impact. We bridge discovery and delivery to solve complex problems, accelerate innovation and enhance competitive advantage.

Adelaide University works with industry, government, and community partners to translate research into real-world solutions. Our collaborative research and commercialisation services help partners unlock innovation, accelerate development, and achieve commercial impact.

Collaborate to innovate and build your competitive advantage

Partnering with Adelaide University enables your organisation to:

  • Leverage world-class research from more than 5,000 researchers.
  • Access world-class research facilities.
  • License our technology or engage in joint commercialisation initiatives.
  • Collaborate with our researchers to solve complex challenges and unlock new opportunities.
  • Be the recipient of nation-leading research training and the beneficiary of a future workforce pipeline.
  • Identify opportunities for joint ventures or spin-outs. 

Connect and collaborate with us

Adelaide University’s Research Translation team builds industry partnerships, drives business development, and commercialises research. Our team identifies and advances high-impact discoveries, supports IP adoption, and facilitates collaborative R&D to deliver real-world outcomes. 

We work with organisations of all sizes to innovate and add value-add through our world-class research and facilities.

Licence our intellectual property

Our commercialisation experts can connect you with intellectual property developed by the world-class researchers at Adelaide University to enhance your competitiveness and generate commercial success.

As the central point of contact for technology licensing, our Research Commercialisation team simplifies negotiations and agreements, allowing easier access to university-developed knowledge and technology.

Research partnerships

Enhance your organisation’s research and development capabilities by partnering with Adelaide University. We can connect you with world-class facilities and the expertise of our research teams. We collaborate closely with industry, listening to their needs to co-create tangible solutions that deliver economic and social impact.

To discuss how we can help meet your business needs please contact us at businessdevelopment@adelaide.edu.au. One of our experienced team will be in touch.

Current research agreements

If you have an existing research agreement with Adelaide University, which you need to discuss, contact our Research Services team on postaward@adelaide.edu.au.

Contact us

Get in touch to explore how Adelaide University can support your business goals. Make an enquiry online or call us to discuss partnership opportunities.

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