Technology Portfolio Detail - ITEK - The Commercialisation Company of the University of South Australia

Technology Portfolio

The University's IP portfolio comprises patents and patent applications as well as a number of non-patented technologies, software developments and trademarks. ITEK is seeking commercial interest for a number of innovative technologies that have commercial application, particularly in the following areas:

Biotechnologies

HIF2a Angiogenesis Anti-Cancer Drug Candidate

Most tumours produce an excess of factors that contribute to their own vascularisation and uncontrolled, cancerous growth. The oxygen supply to these tumours is enhanced by factors (including HIF1a & 2a) that promote vascular growth in response to low oxygen, however there is significant evidence to suggest other factors enhance their activity without a low oxygen requirement.

LipoCeramic ™ Drug Delivery Technologies

Lipoceramic ™ Capsules is a delivery technology platform that represents a novel method for encapsulating active ingredients in emulsion droplets.

Materials Engineering

Bioactive Orthopaedic Implant Nano-Coating

This bioactive coating is an incredibly thin, very strongly bonded and functionally graded nano-coating for orthopaedic and dental implants.

Antimicrobial Surface Coatings

A state-of-the-art antimicrobial silver plasma technology to reduce the risk of hospital acquired infections.

Designer Nanopores

Current conventional anodisation process produce highly ordered nanoporous metal and metal oxides with unfourm pore diameters and interpore distances.

Nano to Nanoarrays

Current technologies to organise nano particles into controlled architectures on surfaces are based on synthesis of these particles using wet chemistry (solution based) followed by their functionalisation and their absorption on the surface by a self assembly process.

Nanoengineered Antimicrobial Surfaces

Researchers at The University of South Australia's Ian Wark Research Institute and the Mawson Institute have developed an ultra-thin plasma film technology containing engineered nanocavities. These nanocavities can be loaded with silver nanoparticles enabling the creation of ultra-thin antimicrobial coatings that can be applied to a huge range of materials and surfaces.

Information & Communications Technology

Disclaimer: Information about the portfolio has been prepared on a best endeavours basis but neither ITEK Pty Ltd nor the University of South Australia warrant that the information is accurate or complete. If you are interested in any of the technologies please contact us to discuss. Naturally you will need to undertake your own due diligence and make your own assessment about the prospects of any opportunity. Information on this site does not constitute nor is it intended to constitute the provision of financial product advice.