UC Ignition
From Innovation to Commercial Impact
Three awards of $20,000 to move UC research towards commercial impact. Workshops on market validation, IP and investment, open to everyone. All celebrated at the UC Innovation Showcase on 28 October.
Applications Open
31 July 2026
UC Innovation Showcase
Late October 2026
Applications Close
25 September 2026
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Commercialisation for Researchers
01 February 2024
Pursuing commercialisation could create significant public impact from UC Research while also leading to new opportunities for research funding, patents, industry partnerships, a share of revenue, a shareholding or role in a new company for UC Researchers.
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Commercialisation for Researchers
Pursuing commercialisation could create significant public impact from UC Research while also leading to new opportunities for research funding, patents, industry partnerships, a share of revenue, a shareholding or role in a new company for UC Researchers.
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Commercialisation for Researchers
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Commercialisation for Researchers
Pursuing commercialisation could create significant public impact from UC Research while also leading to new opportunities for research funding, patents, industry partnerships, a share of revenue, a shareholding or role in a new company for UC Researchers.
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For Investors and Industry
29 April 2024
Collaboration between industry and investors and the University of Canterbury plays a critical role in commercialising research and intellectual property. We are always looking for private sector involvement as early as possible and value the commercial perspective this brings.
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For Investors and Industry
Collaboration between industry and investors and the University of Canterbury plays a critical role in commercialising research and intellectual property. We are always looking for private sector involvement as early as possible and value the commercial perspective this brings.
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For Investors and Industry
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For Investors and Industry
Collaboration between industry and investors and the University of Canterbury plays a critical role in commercialising research and intellectual property. We are always looking for private sector involvement as early as possible and value the commercial perspective this brings.
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The UC Opportunities Pipeline
18 December 2023
Featured here is a highlight of research and intellectual property currently being commercialized at the University. We welcome early engagement from industry, commercial partners and investors on our projects.
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The UC Opportunities Pipeline
Featured here is a highlight of research and intellectual property currently being commercialized at the University. We welcome early engagement from industry, commercial partners and investors on our projects.
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The UC Opportunities Pipeline
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The UC Opportunities Pipeline
Featured here is a highlight of research and intellectual property currently being commercialized at the University. We welcome early engagement from industry, commercial partners and investors on our projects.
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Our success
02 December 2025
From spinouts formed from University of Canterbury research and intellectual property or companies licensing our IP, UC is creating global impact through commercialisation.
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Our success
From spinouts formed from University of Canterbury research and intellectual property or companies licensing our IP, UC is creating global impact through commercialisation.
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Our success
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Our success
From spinouts formed from University of Canterbury research and intellectual property or companies licensing our IP, UC is creating global impact through commercialisation.
Spinouts from UC Research Include...
Decarbonizing zinc recycling
Streamlining production of life saving biological pharmaceuticals
Innovative technologies for effective rehabilitation of swallowing impairment
Contact UC's Commercialisation Team
Reach us at Commercial@Canterbury.ac.nz or contact one of the team directly.
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Rebecca Warr
07 March 2024
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Rebecca Warr
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Rebecca Warr
021 292 4012
Commercialisation Manager
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Rebecca Warr
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Matthew Hobbs
07 March 2024
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Matthew Hobbs
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Matthew Hobbs
021 290 0282
Senior Commercialisation Advisor
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Matthew Hobbs
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Michael Love
07 March 2024
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Michael Love
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Michael Love
027 258 5141
Commercialisation Advisor
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Michael Love
