Commercial opportunities

We aim to ensure that the outcomes of the world class research undertaken at the University of Exeter are translated into commercial application for the benefit of society and the economy. We are leaders in cutting-edge science, engineering, mathematics and medicine research, as well as having a world-class reputation in the humanities and social sciences.

In order to develop these commercially valuable ideas and inventions Research and Knowledge Transfer works closely with commercial partners and investors to realise the potential of our research.

The benefits of translating this research into commercial applications include: 

• Converting research and ideas into marketable commercial products
• Utilising this knowledge for the greater benefit of society and the economy
• Financial incentives
• Possibility of investing into future research

We have many commercial partnerships and are keen to develop additional sustainable, long term relationships in this sector.  There are a variety of ways to engage with the University and to understand the opportunities available to commercial partners.  Ways to engage with the commercialisation team include:

• A variety of networks and events hosted by University of Exeter each year attracting business leaders and business professionals.
• Investor seminars to promote the commercialisation opportunities at University of Exeter
• A range of potential commercialisation models from licensing and spin-out companies to joint ventures and partnerships
• We welcome innovative proposals to advance the commercialisation of our concepts and technologies
• Our stakeholder team is available to visit you and to discuss commercial opportunities

Email Neil Hayes to find out more.

In addition, we have established a number of vehicles to support our commercialisation activities:

• Arkiris – A joint project with QinetiQ to develop and commercialise technologies arising from patented discoveries in the field of tailored electromagnetic materials
• Peninsula Bioventures – Exploiting commercial opportunities in biomedical research and clinical expertise within the Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry
• CoVentures – A toolkit for early stage and existing businesses looking to grow through knowledge transfer activities

IP catalogue

We have a comprehensive catalogue of intellectual property which is available for commercial partnership. Areas the catalogue covers include:

• Medical
• Biotech
• Electronics, photonics, and microwave
• Manufacturing
• Environmental
• Marine
• Software

Find out more about the current opportunities available via our IP catalogue.

Contact

For more information regarding any of the above opportunities or to discuss accessing any of our IP please contact: