UniServices is a research and knowledge transfer company that supports research projects and commercializes innovations from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. UniServices aims to transform research into impact through commercial success and projects with positive community impact.

UniServices

Honoa te tangata ki te tangata, te tangata ki te taiao, te tangata ki te rangahau, rangahaua kia whai hua.
Linking people to people, people to the world around us, people to research, research that brings ideas to life.

UniServices is the research application, investment and commercialisation company of Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. Since 1988, we have acted as the kaihono – those who link people to people and people to projects. We do this through:

Advancing Research: We help researchers advance their work and develop their careers, all with the goal of turning their ideas into impact. We help identify funding opportunities, develop winning proposals, liaise with governments and industry, negotiate contracts and manage stakeholder relationships.


Investing and Partnering: We manage the University of Auckland Inventors’ Fund, a $40 million pre-seed and seed stage investment fund that works to transform University research into high-growth global companies. We also work with partners to license technologies and co-invest in start-ups.
Commercialising and Protecting Ideas: We help researchers disclose and protect their ideas, learn about the commercialisation process, secure patents and start companies. We help fledgling companies get expert advice, refine their business plans and access start-up capital.

Delivering Positive Community Impact: We manage projects, programmes and services that build on Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland research to create positive impacts in areas such as education, training, health and informing public policy.

Are you an early to mid-stage professional in the NZ research commercialisation ecosystem looking to elevate your career? 
 
Join us at Nexus Summit 2024. This is a unique event organised for people like you. It's a chance to connect with like-minded professionals, learn and gain insights from industry experts on various commercialisation models used to bring inventions and technologies to market. 
 
More details and to register for Nexus Summit 24 visit: https://rb.gy/q4fhc1

Thanks to event sponsors NZ Growth Capital Partners, KiwiNet and KCA - Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia Ltd for their support in bringing this event to life.

Calling all The University of Auckland students and staff! 

Enter Velocity's 100k Challenge with your best idea and you could win a share of $100K. 

Find out more at Velocity: The University of Auckland Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programme
(https://lnkd.in/gjEjHuM)

🗓️ Entries close Monday 23rd September

#Velocity100KChallenge #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #UoA #Ideastolife

Will Charles shares how the UniServices and The University of Auckland tripled its spinout rate by rethinking its commercialisation strategy. 


Thanks Global University Venturing 
#ideastolife #innovation #commercialisation #techtransfer

Are you the Student Entrepreneur of the Year 2024?

UniServices is right behind The Momentum Programme’s call for all students making outstanding contributions to innovation and entrepreneurship in Aotearoa to apply for Student Entrepreneur of the Year 2024!

Hurry, applications close this Sunday 21 July at 11:59pm. 

The winner will attend the Angel Association New Zealand Runway Event in Wellington this October and the Angel Association New Zealand Summit in February 2025 in Auckland (flights and accommodation provided if necessary).

If you have created an innovative business through technology; if you've created a start-up; or if you have provided expertise to support of innovation, we want to hear from you! 

Visit Momentum’s website to apply or for more info: https://lnkd.in/gV9NeFAs

#entrepreneur #invention #create #technology #innovation

Exciting times at Kitea Health! 
UniServices congratulates The University of Auckland spin-out Kitea Health  on their groundbreaking achievements, including the world's first brain implant and a new capital round. Their world-leading technology is aiming to improve health outcomes at every level from home to hospital.   


#Innovation #Ideastolife #MedTech #Investment #HealthTech #PatientOutcomes

Commercialising and Repurposing Generic Drugs

The UniServices Investment and Strategic Growth teams want to thank those who attended our Commercialising and Repurposing Generic Drugs seminar held recently at Waipapa Taumata Rau The University of Auckland.
Our attendees were impressed with presenters Alice Pang and Brett Wagner of Douglas Pharmaceuticals for their inspiring and insightful talk about the world of drug repurposing to potentially lower costs, reduce risks and faster develop drugs for our medical needs. 

Kate de Ridder and Darja Nelson of Bridgewest Ventures NZ gave insights into their investment criteria and the global network of advisors and partnerships, relationships with industry talent, universities and governments via their US based parent company Bridgewest Group.

Thanks for your insightful and informative insights into the growing world of repurposing drugs!

#innovation #commercialisation #pharmacy #research #knowledge

Photo: (left to right) Iris Lee, Darja Nelson, Alice Pang, Pau Medrano, Brett Wagner, Jane (Jian) Kang, Kate de Ridder, Thomas Grant.

Thanks Wen G. for your great insights following Te Titoki Mataora as part of #HealthTech week 2024. This event underscores the importance of a robust ecosystem to support innovation in the sector, from cutting-edge research and development to successful commercialisation and market access. It's an invaluable opportunity to connect, collaborate, and drive forward the future of healthcare technology in NZ. Thanks to MTANZ Medical Technology Association of NZ and Medtech-iQ Aotearoa for all your hard mahi in bringing together both events. 

#ideastolife #innovation #healthtech

Great to participate in the See Tomorrow First: Innovation Forum panel discussion with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and to connect with Zenno Astronautics in Tokyo.

Andy Shenk
#NZPMJapanMission2024 #innovation #space #seetomorrowfirst

The University of Auckland and UniServices are celebrating signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Downer Transport & Infrastructure.

Douglas Wilson, Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Director of the @Transportation Research Centre at the University, says the benefits to the University by establishing and investing in a partnership with Downer are extensive.

"We will be pairing investment in research and capability development to deliver positive broader social outcomes."

We look forward to our continued partnership as we push engineering boundaries and nurture future leaders. 

See more below!

#UniversityofAuckland #UniServices #Downer #Innovation #MoU 
#TransportationResearchCentre #TransportandInfrastructure 
#Partnership #FutureLeaders

UniServices are thrilled to celebrate Kara Technologies' win for the Best Hi-Tech Solution for the Public Good at the NZ Hi-Tech Awards held last Friday night at Spark Arena. We also congratulate Toku Eyes, which received a Highly Commended recognition for the Most Innovative Hi-Tech Software Solution category.

The NZ Hi-Tech Awards, established in 1994, celebrate New Zealand's most successful high-tech companies and top achievers across various industries, including ICT, electronics, software, biotechnology, creative, telecommunications, and digital media. 

#innovation #entrepreneurial #hightech #startup #electronics #software #industry

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