Office of Industry and Innovation
Consultancies
UWA has more than one thousand academic staff, many of whom are internationally-respected experts in their fields.
If you require a consultant or expert, and would like to know who to approach at UWA, we can quickly connect you with the people who have the expertise you need.
Initiatives
Our relationships are based on confidence and trust because we understand research and its potential to produce commercial outcomes.
If you are interested in early-stage technologies, or have an industrial problem that requires specialist research and development expertise, or you would like to develop a joint research arrangement with any area of the university, we welcome your enquiry.
Our portfolio of investor-ready projects and research for development into ventures includes:
Biotechnology and biomedical
Contact Simon Handford for more information on these biotechnology and biomedical technologies available for partnering:
- Ang001: Angiogenesis Inhibitor
- an osteoporosis treatment
- plant growth and metabolism traits research
- sandalwood oil production
- SLIRP - a modulator of hormone-dependent cancers
- a treatment for Rett syndrome.
Physical sciences
Contact Tom Schnepple for more information on these physical sciences technologies available for partnering:
- anatomical OCT imaging technology
- computer-aided geological interpretation
- an energy-saving device for fume cupboards
- geothermal energy generation and applications
- infrared micro-spectrometer
- intelligent systems for the management of alarms and decision management (MAaDMan)
- nanomaterials production
- oil and gas technologies
- orthopaedic bio-engineering.
Licensed technology and start ups
A number of companies have been formed around innovative technologies developed at UWA. If you are an investor or industry partner interested in collaborative research, licensing or other investment opportunities, these companies are worth pursuing:
- Alzhyme Pty Ltd is commercialising treatments for Alzheimer's Disease.
- Antaria Ltd (Advanced Nanotechnology) is a sector-leading innovator and manufacturer of advanced nanomaterials and nanomaterial products.
- Dimerix Biosciences Pty Ltd is screening for drugs that target GPCR's.
- Histology Online is a resource that helps medical students learn more efficiently in less time for better grades.
- iCeutica is developing technologies to extend the life cycle of blockbuster drugs.
- Orthocell Pty Ltd is commercialising technologies for the treatment of soft tissue injuries.
- Poseidon Scientific has built an export business based on mutual collaboration and licensing agreements with the School of Physics.
- Resonance Health is a start-up company with patented MRI technology developed in the School of Physics.
- Sensear Pty Ltd is marketing hearing protection devices for use in heavy industry.
- TheBuzz Corp Pty Ltd is selling a VOIP telecommunications solution that doesn't require broadband internet.
