Australia’s leading research commercialisation company
UniQuest is the commercialisation company of The University of Queensland (UQ).
In partnership with UQ researchers, we create impact through the commercialisation of UQ intellectual property (IP). Established in 1984, UniQuest’s commercialisation track record positions UQ as the leader of research commercialisation in Australasia.
Startups and spin-outs
Access to capital
Licensing
Drug discovery and development - QEDDI
IP protectionand management
Commercialnegotiation
News
A Brisbane startup company founded on University of Queensland technology to monitor the health of electricity network transformers has been acquired by French multinational Schneider Electric in a multi-million-dollar deal.
Aurtra develops remote industrial sensors to monitor ageing transformers, using patented technology designed at UQ’s School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering by Professor Tapan Saha, Dr Hui Ma, Dr Chandima Ekanayake and Dr Dan Martin.
Events
Industry Connect
Industry Connect events enable pre-qualified collaborations between researchers and industry.
Workshop
Research Commercialisation Workshops
Are you an early-career researcher? Want to make an impact?
We hold free, two-day workshops focussing on intellectual property and commercialisation.
Impact Stories
From idea to impact, UniQuest commercialises UQ research to create change.
Gardasil®: A global solution to eradicating cervical cancer
From its origins in groundbreaking research at The University of Queensland, to its use in more than 130 countries worldwide, the Gardasil® cervical cancer vaccine has led to an approximate 90 per cent decrease in the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV), the major cause of cervical cancer.
Encapsulated probiotic drink a world first
The world’s first encapsulated probiotic drink uses patented micro-shield technology to deliver targeted in-gut release of effective probiotics.
Bringing the benefits of positive parenting and healthy communities to the world
The Triple P-Positive Parenting Program is changing the lives of millions of families around the world and helping to build stronger, more resilient communities.
Available technologies
Our specialised team delivers the highest quality commercialisation expertise and can help you access the world class research, resources and intellectual property of UQ. We have a suite of available technologies and discoveries that could give your business an innovative edge.