Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise
(KEE)
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Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise (KEE) is the industry engagement, commercialisation and technology transfer office at the University of Newcastle.
KEE is the front door for industry to connect with the University’s world-class research and technologies and also provides support to researchers.
KEE is focussed on:
- Generating collaboration opportunities for research and industry
- Building and retaining relationships between the University of Newcastle and industry
- Understanding industry priorities and emerging sector trends
- Communicating 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 |
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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. |
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