Frequently Asked Questions - ITEK - The Commercialisation Company of the University of South Australia
Commercial Success
What constitutes a good idea that could be commercially successful?
It is very hard to describe or capture what idea or IP may be commercially successful, especially at such an early stage; however the following list is generally what is considered by ITEK when evaluating new IP:
- Market/customer needs and wants
- Researcher/Inventor’s expertise in the field and interest in Commercialisation
- Sustainability
- Monopoly and first mover advantage
- Protection of monopoly rights
- Ownership of IP
- Technological viability
- Commercial viability
- Fit with investor community
Frequent Questions
- Who owns ITEK and what does ITEK do?
- Why should I commercialise outcomes of my research?
- What is Intellectual Property (IP)?
- What is the UniSA Policy on IP?
- What should I do if I think the outcomes of my research have some commercial potential?
- Does ITEK charge for Commercialisation?
- When should I disclose Research Outcomes to ITEK?
- What does ITEK do after I tell them about my research?
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