Partnered research

Driving research and innovation with impact

Adelaide University is dedicated to delivering outstanding, for-purpose research that addresses local, national and global challenges. As a partner, you’ll join a vibrant ecosystem of world-class researchers, state-of-the-art facilities and a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Our vision is to be Australia’s premier for-purpose research university, recognised among the world’s top 100, and the partner of choice for industry, government, and community organisations.

Why partner with us?

Partnering with Adelaide University unlocks a wealth of benefits and tailored services designed to help your organisation innovate, grow and achieve real-world impact:

The benefits of our research partnerships:

• Collaborate with world-class experts across creative industries, health, defence, sustainability, agriculture, and more.
• Co-design innovative solutions to complex challenges with multidisciplinary teams and access to advanced research facilities.
• Commercialise research by leveraging our proven pathways for intellectual property, licensing, and venture creation.
• Boost your reputation and market position by partnering with a globally recognised university.
• Build your talent pipeline by connecting with top graduate researchers.

Our team of business development and commercialisation experts can help:

• Identify partnership opportunities and facilitate introductions through our dedicated Business Development and Alliances team.
• Support your research collaboration by helping with project scoping, confidentiality agreements, contracts, and compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.
• Guide you through commercialisation of our technologies with expert support for IP management and licensing.
• Help you secure funding by providing guidance on joint grant applications and industry-linked research programs.
• Manage your partnership proactively with regular reviews and opportunities to expand collaboration, ensuring you receive ongoing value.

Our Signature Research Themes

Our Signature Research Themes have been chosen to address the complex challenges of our time, aligned to local, national and global priorities. These strategies are complemented by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Strategy.