Spotlight on Commercialisation
At Curtin, we are committed to transforming cutting-edge research into real-world applications. We have a proud history of driving research outcomes and offering solutions to benefit industry and society across different disciplines.
Exclusive to Curtin staff and students, the Spotlight on Commercialisation series introduces the principles of research commercialisation, what’s involved, and what support mechanisms are in place for them at Curtin for early-stage commercialisation projects.
This series is supported by the Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer. Curtin University has partnered with The University of Queensland and James Cook University, together with industry partners across Australia, to accelerate innovation, commercialisation and research in the resources technology and critical minerals sector.
Find out what’s coming up below or if you are a Curtin staff member or researcher wanting to sign up for one of our events, please reach out to the Commercialisation team via email.
*Registration is only available to Curtin staff and students.
UPCOMING EVENTS
IP and what to do with it
12:30pm Wednesday 16 July – Curtin Bentley Campus
Gain a basic understanding of how Intellectual Property (IP) can benefit your research career and be used to leverage commercialisation activities. This session will cover basic concepts and terminology related to IP, what different types of IP protection are available, and details on Curtin’s IP Policy .
Funding Sources
12:30pm Wednesday 10 September – Curtin Bentley Campus
This session will explore how to keep your project on the path towards commercialisation, addressing gaps in technical and commercial development through a range of internal and external funding opportunities.
Pitching and Storytelling
12:30pm Wednesday 12 November – Curtin Bentley Campus
Turn your research into a compelling narrative that captivates your audiences, making your research not just understood but also felt and remembered. This session will give you the tools to pitch your research story confidently and with poise.
What is a Commercial Opportunity?
12pm Wednesday 9 April 2025 – Curtin Bentley Campus
Commercialisation describes the process of translating research and knowledge into new products, services and companies. This session provides Curtin staff and students with insights into the commercialisation process at Curtin University and what support is available to innovators at Curtin looking to build commercial and entrepreneurial skills.
Commercialisation Funding
12pm Wednesday 9 October 2024 – Curtin Bentley Campus
Led by special guest Charlie Gunningham, Chair of Startup WA, this session will explore how to keep your project on the path towards commercialisation, addressing gaps in technical and commercial development through a range of internal and external funding opportunities.
Intellectual Property Basics
12pm Wednesday 28 August 2024 – Curtin Bentley Campus
Attendees of this session acquired a basic understanding of how Intellectual Property (IP) can benefit their research career and be used to leverage commercialisation activities. Basic concepts and terminology related to IP, what different types of IP protection are available and what might fit research, ownership of IP, and revenue sharing in accordance with Curtin’s IP Policy were all explored by Griffith Hack Patent Attorney Robyn Heard and Executive Director of Commercialisation Rohan McDdougall.
What is a Commercial Opportunity?
12pm Wednesday 17 July 2024 – Curtin Bentley Campus
This session provided insights into the commercialisation process including how to assess commercial potential, when to contact the Commercialisation team, different pathways, funding available for early-stage commercialisation projects and training and other activities to build commercial and entrepreneurial skills.