We have developed technologies that have the potential to be transferred to industry and become a source of competitive advantage.

Commercial opportunities

We are continually developing innovative technologies with the potential for commercial development with industry partners. Our knowledge and experience in nine specialised areas of research strength have commercial application in many industry sectors in Australia and overseas. If you are an investor, or would like to assist in the development of our technologies to expand your organisation, contact us to find out about:

• licensing opportunities
• Victoria University spin out companies

Current technologies

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for investment capital or licensing of technologies in the following areas.

Clean Green Ephedrine

Led by Associate Professors Andrew Smallridge and Maurice Trewhella, the chemistry research team at Victoria University (VU) has developed a novel, green two-stage process for ephedrine manufacture utilising supercritical carbon dioxide, with potential applications across a broad range of industries.  The new process uses less energy, produces less waste and is expected to be substantially cheaper than existing manufacturing processes.

Sensing device to evaluate pedalling technique

Researcher Dr David Rouffet and Bio-instrumentation Engineer Mr Robert Stokes from the School of Sport & Exercise Science, Faculty of Arts, Education and Human Development, and the Institute of Sport and Active Living (ISEAL) have developed a sensing device which can measure the position of the crank arm and changes in pedalling cadence within a pedalling cycle.  

A Membrane Distillation System

Researchers at Victoria University’s Institute for Sustainability and Innovation, led by Associate Prof Mikel Duke, have developed a new membrane distillation system.

This new and innovative system integrates membrane distillation with conventional process heat-exchange. The key to the new system is that the heat energy source used to treat the stream by membrane distillation can be further utilised in the plant.

Contact us

For further information about current technologies or the commercial application of our research strengths, please contact the Innovation and Commercial Development team.

Disclaimer: While all reasonable endeavours have been made in the preparation of information regarding the technologies described above, Victoria University does not warrant that the information is accurate or complete.  Commercial partners are encouraged to undertake their own due diligence and make their own assessment regarding specific technologies. Information contained on this site is not, nor is it intended to represent the provision of financial product advice.