Research Partnerships & Translation
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Connecting ANU research with industry, government and global partners — and translating innovation into real‑world impact
Research Partnerships & Translation helps researchers build high‑value collaborations and turn great ideas into outcomes that benefit Australia and the world. We bring together expertise in strategic partnerships, engagement, commercialisation and intellectual property to support impactful research across the University.
Strategic Research Partnerships
We support ANU researchers with external partners and support major collaborative initiatives.
- Act as the central entry point for external research partnership enquiries
- Broker introductions and support early‑stage scoping and multidisciplinary collaboration
- Coordinate major bids and consortia (CRC, CoE, mission‑driven initiatives)
- Manage key strategic research‑focused partnerships with Commonwealth and ACT government (ASD CoLab, DCCEEW, TGA)
- Provide training and resources for engagement & collaboration, co‑design and impact planning
- Maintain partnership governance, due diligence, risk tools and performance monitoring
- Produce capability statements, partner briefs and case studies
Commercialisation & Intellectual Property
Our team helps ANU researchers turn ideas into real-world impact through practical and strategic support across the commercialisation journey — from IP protection, licensing and negotiations to startup creation. We work across all disciplines and career stages, while also shaping ANU’s IP policy and startup framework, managing due diligence and risk, and building a stronger culture of innovation through partnerships, training, events and storytelling.
Our services
We help researchers develop, protect and commercialise their innovations.
- Intellectual property advice and support for new inventions
- Patent filing and portfolio management
- IP marketing and support for complex negotiations and licensing management
- Strategic advice to develop commercial business plan or business case for a grant
- Pitch deck support and connection to venture capital and investment
- Training and support for new start‑ups and research ventures
Our Contacts
| Name | Contact details |
|---|---|
| RPT functional | innovation@anu.edu.au |
| Name | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Ed Bertram Head of Strategic Research Partnerships | Send email +61 2 6125 1328 |
| Danielle Neale Head of Commercialisation & IP | Send email +61 481 451 636 |
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