At the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), our researchers are driving innovation that delivers real-world impact. From health and medical breakthroughs to cutting-edge technology and sustainability solutions, UniSC is committed to turning great ideas into tangible outcomes.
We are currently seeking partners and investors to help bring these opportunities to market. By collaborating with UniSC, you’ll gain access to emerging innovations, world-class expertise, and the chance to create both commercial and community value.
Explore our current opportunities below and discover how you can partner with UniSC to shape the future.
Current opportunities
Arachnid venom pesticides
Arthropod toxins offer a commercial opportunity for agriculture by targeting pests with selective, potent effects on insect nervous systems.
Aspergillus nucleic acid detection
Patented nucleic acid tech detects and prevents Aspergillus in human and plant health, presenting a major commercial opportunity for partners.
Geolocation of videos captured with smartphone cameras
Patented ENF tech enables video geolocation without metadata, creating a powerful digital forensics tool and a unique commercial opportunity.
Rapid diagnostic panfungal PCR assay for detection of fungal infections
UniSC’s novel panfungal PCR assay enables rapid, low-cost, accurate detection of infections in humans and animals, creating a major commercial opportunity.
Reducing methane from ruminant animals
UniSC’s bromoform-based tech cuts methane in livestock while boosting productivity, offering a global commercial opportunity in animal feed.
Yeast nucleic acid detection for the treatment and prevention of candidiasis
Patented nucleic acid tech rapidly detects yeast causing candidiasis in humans and animals, creating a major diagnostic commercial opportunity.
Increasing participation and achievement in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education
MindSET-do is a proven STEM education program boosting underrepresented students’ success, now offering a global commercial opportunity.
Probiotics for reliable, high yield production of seaweed and natural products
Advancing commercial scale seaweed farming to improve yield, concentration and stability of valuable bioactive compounds, for use in nutrition, fertilisers and cosmetics.
Contact the Office of Research
- Phone: +61 7 54594796
- Email: [email protected]