Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise
(KEE)
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Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise (KEE) is the industry engagement and commercialisation/technology transfer office of The University of Newcastle.
KEE provides support to The University of Newcastle’s researchers and is the front door for industry to connect with The University’s world-class research and technologies.
The core business of KEE is to provide expertise and knowledge to:
- Generate collaboration opportunities for research and industry
- Build and retain relationships between The University of Newcastle and industry
- Understand industry priorities and emerging sector trends
- Communicate The University of Newcastle’s research and research value propositions to industry audiences
How industry can engage with KEE
| Options | Indicative time frame | Investment or funding opportunities |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Research | Flexible, 3 weeks to 3+ years | A range of funding options are available including leveraged programs partially funded by government. |
| Consultancy | Flexible, 3 weeks to 2 months | Directly funded by industry partners. |
| Undergraduate student engagement | 6-12 months | Either employ students for a wage or provide student placement for final year projects. |
| Postgraduate student engagement | Multiple options from 3 month engagements to long-term (3 year) support | Short-term contracts or co-funded scholarships are available. |
| Technology licensing | Long or short-term licensing or permanent assignment of UON technologies. | Usually ongoing royalty, terms are negotiable. |
| Industry Sponsored Scholarship | 3 – 4 years | $30,500-$35,500 p.a. |
Contacts
Other contacts
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General enquires
kee@newcastle.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 4921 8777 -
Intellectual property
innovationip@newcastle.edu.au
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