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Translate to Innovate Series
The Translate to Innovate Series is a year-long skill development program available to all ACU staff, including higher degree by research (HDR) students and early career researchers (ECR).
The program, delivered in partnership with Campus Plus, is designed to support researchers to increase industry engagement and industry income, and to channel commercialisation efforts in pursuit of new opportunities.
The 30-webinar series consists of one-hour live workshops that are customised to assist university participants in achieving improved industry engagement and commercialisation outcomes. The aim of the program is to prepare staff to access, and then capitalise on, additional sources of revenue for ACU.
The cost of the Translate to Innovate Series is fully subsidised by ACU Co-Lab.
Each workshop is delivered online via Zoom on Friday lunchtimes. Register for the workshops individually using the links provided.
Workshops will be recorded. You can access these recordings by emailing Mr Anthony Bayss at anthony.bayss@acu.edu.au
Friday 10 February 2023
12 - 1pm AEST
Online
This webinar provides a '101' on the topics of intellectual property and the commercialisation of research. Join us as we look at the questions of what happens next after doing research, how impact is delivered, and what role intellectual property and commercialisation play.
Presenter - Eeshan Kulkarni
Eeshan Kulkarni is a tech entrepreneur-turned-venture capitalist specialising in the commercialisation of IP-backed physical sciences technologies, particularly in the fields of energy generation and storage, decarbonisation, quantum computing, sensing and communication.
Friday 17 February 2023
12 - 1pm AEST
Online
How to identify and build on the commercial value of your research through IP protection, publication and engagement with industry.
Presenter - Rob Crombie
Rob Crombie is currently the Vic/Tas State Lead for i4 Connect. He delivers the Federal Government's Accelerating Commercialisation program through his role as Managing Director of Concept2Clinic Consulting, a specialist professional services company looking to turn smart innovation into commercial ventures.
Friday 24 February 2023
12 - 1pm AEST
Online
Why should you think about commercialising your life science research? You may not want to be a spinout CEO, but thinking about your research in a commercial context can help you secure R&D dollars, boost your academic career and increase the impact of your research.
Presenter - Dr Elane Zelcer
Dr Elane Zelcer is a leader in the healthtech (biotech, medtech, digital health) sector. She has more than 25 years' experience advising startup and early-stage companies, and university and MRI spinouts and research teams, and giving guidance for capital raising and commercialisation including risk management and governance.
Friday 3 March 2023
12 - 1pm AEST
Online
Learn how to get the most from the LinkedIn platform. Promote your research, find collaborators and engage with industry.
Presenter - Nick McNaughton
Nick McNaughton is a highly experienced CEO who has been a successful entrepreneur, mentor, investor and fund manager. Nick started his career in the software industry where he specialised in bringing US vendors into the Asia-Pacific region. He spent extensive time living and working in Asia. He has been a successful angel investor for over two decades, with successes include Soulmates Technology, Zookoda, Vocus and Windlab.
Friday 10 March 2023
12 - 1pm AEST
Online
Technology readiness levels (TRL) are a methodology developed by NASA in the 1970s to enable consistent, uniform discussions of technical maturity across different technologies. This webinar will: discuss why TRL is a useful indicator for funders, investors and other potential partners; help you understand how to identify where your research innovation sits within the TRL framework; and share the realistic timescale and costs in moving an innovation up the TRL scale.
Presenter - Jason Steinwedel
An independent consultant specialising in broad-based technology and research translation with advanced manufacturing startups, Jason Steinwedel provides knowledge and experience in: product market fit; translation from concept to production; understanding capital needs; business resilience; and bridging the private-public gap.
Friday 17 March 2023
12 - 1pm AEST
Online
Learn about commercialising health tech and healthcare-related products.
Friday 24 March 2023
12 - 1pm AEST
Online
Learn about the importance of market analysis for a research innovation, understanding the problem that the innovation is trying to solve, how well the innovation will solve that problem, and whether the scale of the problem provides an actual commercial opportunity.
Presenter - Eeshan Kulkarni
Eeshan Kulkarni is a tech entrepreneur-turned-venture capitalist specialising in the commercialisation of IP-backed physical sciences technologies, particularly in the fields of energy generation and storage, decarbonisation, quantum computing, sensing and communication.
Friday 31 March 2023
12 - 1pm AEST
Online
Hear about the sources of R&D funding and how to develop a strong application.
Presenter - Sarah Robinson
Sarah Robinson has been a Senior Adviser, Research Management at the University of Canberra. Working within the Research and Innovation Services team, she was responsible for supporting and strengthening the university's research and innovation culture by providing assistance and advice to university researchers across all categories of research funding opportunities and application procedures, and administering and managing externally funded research grants. A senior lawyer by training, Sarah has worked in private practice, as an inhouse corporate lawyer, and with state and federal governments.
Friday 5 May 2023
12 - 1pm AEST
Online
What is the difference between basic medical research and drug development? How does one lead to the other, and what else is involved? This webinar explores what is involved in the process of drug development on campus.
Presenter - Dr Elane Zelcer
Elane is a leader in the healthtech (biotech, medtech, digital health) sector. She has more than 25 years' experience advising startup and early-stage companies, university and MRI spinouts and research teams, and giving guidance for capital raising and commercialisation including risk management and governance.
Friday 12 May 2023
12 - 1pm AEST
Online
This webinar provides a practical guide to carrying out competitor analysis for a research innovation to determine how crowded the commercial marketplace is, potential barriers to entry and how these can be overcome, and what a competitive analysis can tell you about your own unique strengths.
Presenter - Eeshan Kulkarni
Eeshan Kulkarni is a tech entrepreneur-turned-venture capitalist specialising in the commercialisation of IP-backed physical sciences technologies, particularly in the fields of energy generation and storage, decarbonisation, quantum computing, sensing and communication.
Friday 19 May 2023
12 - 1pm AEST
Online
We hear so much about physical and life sciences research commercialisation, but what about commercialising other research? Why commercialise social sciences (or HASS) and what impact could it deliver?
Friday 26 May 2023
12 - 1pm AEST
Online
What are the time, financial and regulatory steps involved in developing a new drug and getting it to market? This webinar will provide essential insights on what a new drug commercialisation pathway entails.
Presenter - Dr David Fuller
Dr David Fuller is currently Chief Medical Officer, Race Oncology and Chairman of EpiAxis Therapeutics, a privately owned epigenetic therapeutic and diagnostic company. He is also a Non-Executive Director of the ASX-listed biotech company AdAlta. He has more than 30 years of R&D experience, spanning large, mid and small cap companies including pre-clinical and clinical development, medical and regulatory affairs, and commercialisation.
Friday 2 June 2023
12 - 1pm AEST
Online
Why should someone choose your technology or invention over that of a competitor? What makes yours so special? This webinar will look at how to translate results into a value proposition that is understood by potential partners or customers.
Presenter - Eeshan Kulkarni
Eeshan Kulkarni is a tech entrepreneur-turned-venture capitalist specialising in the commercialisation of IP-backed physical sciences technologies, particularly in the fields of energy generation and storage, decarbonisation, quantum computing, sensing and communication.
Friday 9 June 2023
12 - 1pm AEST
Online
How do you assess whether an opportunity is likely to be successful? Is high risk/high reward worth the gamble? Should risk be avoided at all costs? This webinar covers: technology push versus market pull, opportunity versus scientific results, the upsides and downsides of risk, as well as the types of risk - strategic, operational, technological, market.
Presenter - Simon Williams
Simon Williams has extensive national and international experience in all aspects of sourcing, evaluating, funding and developing business opportunities. He has been a company director, investor and small business owner and has worked in large corporations. Simon's previous roles include CEO of Itek (UniSA's commercialisation company), State Manager of the Australian Institute for Commercialisation, and founder of several small businesses.
Friday 16 June 2023
12 - 1pm AEST
Online
This webinar explores the IP and data integrity relating to commercialising health research.
Friday 23 June 2023
12 - 1pm AEST
Online
Being able to write a compelling business case will help you be more successful wherever your career takes you. This webinar will cover: the three fundamental questions a business case should answer, the process for developing a business case, and understanding the rules of the game as well as the players.
Presenter - Richard Dale
Richard Dale is based in Sydney and has more than 25 years' experience in top-tier management consulting, new venture development, venture capital and R&D engineering. He has extensive experience in growth and transformation for a wide range of Australian and overseas organisations, from large corporations to early-stage technology businesses. He has extensive experience of working with Australian universities as they consider the best path for developing unique ideas and IP. He has expertise and experience across a broad range of sectors.
Friday 28 July 2023
12 - 1pm AEST
Online
Government tenders can be a valuable source of research income. In 2018-19 the Commonwealth Government awarded more than 78,000 contracts with a total value of $64.5 billion. This comprehensive webinar will walk you through the process of developing a tender application.
Presenter - Sarah Robinson
Sarah Robinson has been a Senior Adviser, Research Management at the University of Canberra. Working within the Research and Innovation Services team, she was responsible for supporting and strengthening the university's research and innovation culture by providing assistance and advice to university researchers across all categories of research funding opportunities and application procedures, and administering and managing externally funded research grants. A senior lawyer by training, Sarah has worked in private practice, as an inhouse corporate lawyer, and with state and federal governments.
Friday 4 August 2023
12 - 1pm AEST
Online
Friday 11 August 2023
12 - 1pm AEST
Online
University spinouts can face more hurdles than other startups. In reality, very few projects are suitable spinout material, and for those that are, how can the odds of raising capital be improved? This webinar will guide you through the key elements you need to think about.
Presenter - Richard Dale
Richard is based in Sydney and has more than 25 years' experience in top-tier management consulting, new venture development, venture capital and R&D engineering. He has extensive experience in growth and transformation for a wide range of Australian and overseas organisations, from large corporations to early-stage technology businesses. He has extensive experience of working with Australian universities as they consider the best path for developing unique ideas and IP. He has expertise and experience across a broad range of sectors.
Friday 18 August 2023
12 - 1pm AEST
Online
Learn effective strategies for opening doors to new industry partners.
Presenter - Nick McNaughton
Nick McNaughton is a highly experienced CEO who has been a successful entrepreneur, mentor, investor and fund manager. Nick started his career in the software industry where he specialised in bringing US vendors into the Asia-Pacific region. He spent extensive time living and working in Asia. He has been a successful angel investor for over two decades, with successes including Soulmates Technology, Zookoda, Vocus and Windlab.
Friday 25 August 2023
12 - 1pm AEST
Online
Friday 1 September 2023
12 - 1pm AEST
Online
Sooner or later, you are going to have to sell your idea - whether this is to gain support from internal stakeholders, or to convince external investors to back your spinout. So, what makes a stellar pitch deck? This webinar explores the key fundamentals to developing a great pitch deck and how to pitch to achieve the outcomes you want.
Presenter - Dr Mark Reed
Dr Mark Reed is an experienced researcher, engineer and entrepreneur/founder/startup CEO working in technology companies in the US, Europe and Australia for more than 30 years. He has a PhD in communication engineering from the University of South Australia and research experience both at NICTA/ANU and at UNSW Canberra, where he has built world-first products, published more than 100 high-impact research papers, and supervised PhD students.
Friday 8 September 2023
12 - 1pm AEST
Online
When executed correctly, collaborations with an industrial partner can result in the perfect 'win-win' scenario. For researchers, collaborations serve as an excellent way to attract funding, validate experimental findings and guide pathways for future research. For industrial partners, they're the best way to tap into cutting-edge research and generate incredible intellectual property. This webinar explores the dynamic between these two stakeholders.
Presenter - Eeshan Kulkarni
Eeshan Kulkarni is a tech entrepreneur-turned-venture capitalist specialising in the commercialisation of IP-backed physical sciences technologies, particularly in the fields of energy generation and storage, decarbonisation, quantum computing, sensing and communication.
Friday 20 October 2023
12 - 1pm AEDT
Online
Friday 27 October 2023
12 - 1pm AEDT
Online
How does your research create impact outside of academia? This webinar explores the myriad ways.
Friday 3 November 2023
12 - 1pm AEDT
Online
This webinar looks at how a current collaboration can be turned into a long-term, mutually beneficial strategic partnership.
Presenter - Nick McNaughton
Nick McNaughton is a highly experienced CEO who has been a successful entrepreneur, mentor, investor and fund manager. Nick started his career in the software industry where he specialised in bringing US vendors into the Asia-Pacific region. He spent extensive time living and working in Asia. He has been a successful angel investor for over two decades, with successes including Soulmates Technology, Zookoda, Vocus and Windlab.
Friday 10 November 2023
12 - 1pm AEDT
Online
Selling or licensing your IP or drug development work to a pharmaceutical company is one way of progressing a promising new drug candidate. This webinar aims to give you the perspective from the other side of the table so you can be better prepared when entering negotiations with small-to-medium and multinational pharmaceutical corporations.
Presenter - Rob Crombie
Rob Crombie is currently the Vic/Tas State Lead for i4 Connect. He delivers the Federal Government's Accelerating Commercialisation program through his role as Managing Director of Concept2Clinic Consulting, a specialist professional services company looking to turn smart innovation into commercial ventures.
Friday 17 November 2023
12 - 1pm AEDT
Online
Defence invests a considerable amount each year into research and can be a valuable source of contracts for universities. The challenge for researchers is navigating their way through such a large and complex organisation, and ensuring they are actually 'defence ready'. This webinar will detail this process.
Presenter - Ken Mahon
Ken Mahon is an experienced professional leader working in strategic innovation management, new venture creation, and translation and commercialisation of research and innovation. Ken works with a range of early-stage ventures as an advisor and has been pivotal in assisting businesses in developing strategy, execution planning and capital raising. His clients include advanced manufacturing, ag tech, defence and security, cyber security, wealth tech and immersive technologies businesses.
Friday 24 November 2023
12 - 1pm AEDT
Online
So how can you negotiate the best possible outcome so that all parties are happy? This webinar will help solve this problem by addressing topics such as: win-win negotiation, who should be negotiating, what is BATNA, and the dirty tricks of negotiation.
Presenter - Simon Williams
Simon Williams has extensive national and international experience in all aspects of sourcing, evaluating, funding and developing business opportunities. He has been a company director, investor and small business owner, and has worked in large corporations. Simon's previous roles include CEO of Itek (UniSA's commercialisation company), State Manager of the Australian Institute for Commercialisation, and founder of several small businesses.
Friday 1 December 2023
12 - 1pm AEDT
Online
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