Overview

Sydnovate is the commercial arm of the University of Sydney, Australia’s first university.

Sydnovate is responsible for the protection, management and licensing of Intellectual Property developed at the University of Sydney. Sydnovate also facilitates the provision of research services and advanced professional services, such as consulting and testing, by the University of Sydney.

Sydnovate offers a large portfolio of novel and exciting technologies. We invite industrial partners and entrepreneurs to collaborate with us in turning these technologies into useful and successful products that can contribute to society.

Sydnovate also facilitates the provision of research, expertise and professional services to government and industry that cover the entire spectrum of modern science, technology, humanities and the arts. We encourage industry and government entities to utilise Sydney University’s advanced facilities and expertise.

We operate in five units: 

• Technology Transfer Unit (TTU) – is responsible marketing and commercialising the University’s Intellectual Property. TTU seeks out industry partners who are best placed to take advantage of these technologies, and negotiates the licensing terms to develop a mutually beneficial business relationship.
  We encourage government and industry partners to view our online opportunities portfolio
• Professional Services Unit (PSU) – is responsible for marketing and facilitating agreements for the provision of professional services to Industry and Government. For help with Research, Testing and Consulting Agreements please fill in this Professional Services Enquiry Form.
• Intellectual Property Unit (IPU)– managing the University’s intellectual property portfolio.
• Legal Services Unit (LSU) – providing in-house legal services to support Sydnovate’s business, particularly in the areas of intellectual property and commercial law. LSU has primary responsibility for drafting, negotiating and reviewing agreements on behalf of Sydnovate.
• Finance and Administration Unit (FAU) – providing financial and administrative services to support the activities of Sydnovate.

Affiliated University Offices

• Research Office - One of the most important functions of the Research Office is to connect your research goals to funding opportunities. To subscribe to the RO weekly research email bulletin to keep up to date on the current funding opportunities, please visit Research Funding Opportunities.
• Office of General Counsel - The OGC is responsible for the provision of legal services to the University. OCC lawyers support Sydnovate and the RO in negotiating agreements and tenders.