Ideas with impact
UniQuest is the commercialisation company of The University of Queensland
The UniQuest Advantage
We transform world-class research into solutions that matter, partnering with brilliant minds to navigate the complex journey from discovery to impact.
We’re the bridge between academic excellence and commercial success, combining deep technical expertise with market knowledge to unlock the full potential of The University of Queensland’s intellectual property.
How we deliver value
Partner
We pitch, negotiate, and guide researchers and partners through the commercial landscape.
Package
We combine technical, legal, and commercial know-how to ready ideas for market.
Protect
We safeguard your intellectual property from risk, ensuring long-term impact.
Connect
We bring together the right ideas, capital, and talent to empower discovery.
Our impact in numbers
$1.25 b+
Raised to take university technology to market
$97.5b+
Gross product sales of licensed UQ technologies
141
Companies created from our intellectual property portfolio
240+
Active licence agreements
$1b+
In revenue returned to UQ since 2002
360+
US patents granted
Impact highlights
Research realised
Discover the UQ innovations we’re expertly guiding from laboratory discovery to market-ready success.
Physical Sciences
Sensor once used in food production helps transform mine tailings waste
How UQ innovation and a Queensland company are reshaping tailings management around the world.
Life Sciences
Record-breaking acquisition set to bring life-saving vaccines to the world
Leading healthcare company Sanofi acquired UQ-startup Vicebio for a total upfront payment of US$1.15 billion.
Life Sciences
New national koala genetics tool closes a dangerous knowledge gap
Reseachers from UQ have developed Australia’s first commercially available, standardised koala genetic marker panel.
Physical Sciences
Using quantum physics to keep fibreoptic data safe from harm
Using quantum physics to keep data safe
Life Sciences
UQ technology aids early detection of lymphoedema in cancer patients
Developing bioimpedance spectroscopy devices to improve quality of life for cancer survivors
Our strategic focus
Connecting ideas, capital and talent
Researchers
We guide and protect your IP, ensuring your groundbreaking work creates meaningful impact while generating value for future research.
Investors
De-risk innovation opportunities by accessing pre-vetted, world-class IP with comprehensive commercial potential.
Industry
Partner with our proven expertise to reduce risk and accelerate time-to-market for breakthrough innovations solving industry challenges.
Celebrating 40 years of innovation
UniQuest has been committed to transforming world-class research into solutions that matter since 1984. Founded by UQ, with the foresight to bring university research to industry, we’ve successfully pioneered groundbreaking innovations for the world. This longevity is a testament to our disciplined approach and dedication to partnership, ensuring UQ’s intellectual property creates both sustainable value and meaningful change across industries and communities. Here’s to continuing our mission to bridge academic excellence with commercial success.
