Knowledge Exchange and Entrepreneurship
Connecting industry and researchers
The University of Newcastle’s Knowledge Exchange and Entrepreneurship (KEE) team supports researchers in translating their research outcomes to impact. The team focus on two main areas; business development and intellectual property commercialisation in order to facilitate partnerships with industry to create impact for our regions and beyond.
Intellectual Property
The University’s Intellectual Property (IP) Team assists researchers with all aspects of Intellectual Property, from the first stage of disclosing the idea or technology, right through to discussing the steps of protecting and patenting.
Commercialisation
For government, industry and business, KEE's services can leverage a competitive edge in the global market by providing access to new technology developed by University of Newcastle researchers, to solve problems relevant to your business needs.
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Our researchers drive discoveries that challenge conventional thinking, break new ground and change lives. We are a research-intensive university and proud of the great things we have achieved with our partners in industry, business, government and the community, here and around the world.
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From revolutionising the world’s renewable energy systems through start-ups like MGA Thermal and Diffuse Energy to producing scalable carbon conversion technology through MCi, the University of Newcastle is continually producing innovative start-ups to solve real-world problems.
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Supporting research translation and impact
Funding opportunities
We offer our research partners access to our world-class resources and research expertise with financial support through government incentives and funding schemes that promote collaboration between researchers and industry.
Industry associations
KEE has strong relationships with many industry partners and networks. These partnerships are often the stepping stone to research collaborations between researchers and industry.
News
News • 23 Oct 2025
Grand Challenge winners share in $30,000 to bring circular economy ideas to life
From gamifying recycling to re-using decommissioned wind turbine blades, the University of Newcastle’s Grand Challenge has inspired winning ideas to support a circular economy.
News • 01 Oct 2025
From early ideas to enterprise insights
Dr. Laurence Lock Lee is the founder of Swoop Analytics, a platform that transforms how large organisations understand and improve internal communication.
News • 24 Sep 2025
Students, alumni among region's top innovators in 2025 I2N Accelerator cohort
Twelve standout teams from the Hunter and Central Coast have made it to the final stage of this year’s I2N Accelerator program, including several ventures led by University students and alumni.
Events
In person
FLIP Showcase
I2N is home to the #1 Accelerator Program in regional Australia, and is working to make the Hunter and Central Coast the nation's epicentre of innovation and entrepreneurship. Join us for the first Showcase of FLIP, our program designed to
Contacts
Other contacts
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General enquires
Phone: +61 2 4921 8777
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Intellectual property
innovationip@newcastle.edu.au
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