About us
Creating a better world through innovation
Research realised
Since 1984, we’ve partnered with brilliant minds to navigate the complex journey from discovery to impact, serving as the trusted bridge between academic excellence and commercial success.
Our experienced team combines deep technical expertise with market knowledge to unlock the full potential of UQ’s intellectual property. We’re not just commercialisation experts – we’re collaborative partners who understand that meaningful change happens when innovative research meets strategic guidance.
Real-world applications
We measure our success by lives changed, problems solved and futures brightened.
Notable successes include the blockbuster cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil® and start-up companies Spinifex Pharmaceuticals Inc and Inflazome Ltd, which were acquired in two of the largest university start-up exits in Australian history.
In July 2025, pharmaceutical giant Sanofi agreed to acquire UQ vaccine development start-up Vicebio for a total upfront payment of US$1.15 billion, with potential milestone payments of up to US$450 million, the largest deal ever involving IP from an Australian university.
Queensland Emory Drug Discovery Initiative (QEDDI)
UniQuest has also established the Queensland Emory Drug Discovery Initiative (QEDDI), a world-class small molecule drug discovery and development group, dedicated to translating academic biomedical research into drug candidates for partnering.
Our values
Societal and economic impact
Open-minded
Respectful of the views of others and open to change.
Act with integrity
Manage conflict of interest, accountable and professional.
Inclusive
Value our people, consultative and communicate effectively.
Trust
Honest, reliable and empowered.
Commercial excellence
Financially astute with timely and disciplined decision-making.
UniQuest transforms world-class research into solutions that matter.
We partner with brilliant minds to navigate the complex journey from discovery to impact,
serving as the trusted bridge between academic excellence and commercial success.
Our experienced team combines deep technical expertise with market knowledge to unlock
the full potential of UQ’s intellectual property. We’re not just commercialisation experts – we’re collaborative partners who understand that meaningful change happens when innovative research meets strategic guidance.
Every partnership tells a story of transformation: researchers who are pushing boundaries,
investors seeking genuine innovation, industries looking for breakthrough solutions, and
communities needing real change.
We bring these stories together, creating value that extends far beyond financial returns.
We connect ideas with capital and talent, empowering researchers to see their discoveries
create tangible impact. We protect what matters, guide what’s possible, and deliver
solutions that drive positive change across industries and communities.
At UniQuest, we measure success not just in deals closed or revenue generated, but in
lives improved, problems solved, and futures brightened. Because when brilliant research
meets strategic commercialisation, we can create change.
This is how ideas become impact. This is UniQuest.
