Our Processes

1) Ideas Stocktake

This is a two-tier process. Initially you interviewed by senior undergraduate students who have been awarded a Partnering for Innovation Summer Studentship. These students will initially write a 100 word summary of your idea for you to check. Once this has been confirmed, the students will research the potential commercial opportunities around your idea. They will carry out market research, evaluate the IP situation, asses the competition and if there is a place in the market and a need for your technology. All technology/IP is treated with the utmost confidentiality.

This is a great way to get into the system with minimal effort. The research completed during the writing of this report will determine if it is worth preparing an application for Partnering for Innovation funding.

Following this, if your idea is selected to go further, an application form needs to be completed.

Please note: Although the majority of people participate in this process over summer, Partnering for Innovation has staff available to compile an Ideas Stocktake at any time.

Contact Victoria Jameson to participate.

2) Bright Ideas Concept Evaluation

Investment of up to $15,000

This can include salary plus departmental overhead as well as a strategic investment in the project for a person to develop the business concept. Staff will work with the Entrepreneur in Residence and be nurtured through the process, giving them valuable skills and knowledge.

3) Bright Ideas Concept Development

Investment of up to $30,000

This is an extension of the Bright Ideas Concept Evaluation investment. It is designed to provide significant support to the project but is not designed to cover running costs. Investments can include funding to obtain proof of concept or to develop a prototype.

4) Project Support

Investment of over $30,000.

Additional Information

We recommend that you contact us well before submitting your application. This enables us to assist you with preparation of your application and ensures it addresses the necessary questions, which speeds up the approvals process.

Download Partnering for Innovation Applicant Information(PDF)

Download Ideas Stocktake and Bright Ideas Application Form (PDF)

For additional information or to apply please contact Victoria Jameson

What's Happening

Partnering for Innovation 2010 Seminar Programme

The Partnering for Innovation Seminar Programme is being run again in Dunedin this year. The speakers people who are involved in various stages of developing a technology based business, from initial development of the idea through to marketing and selling. There are 10 presentations, which will be held fortnightly, from the end of April.

If you are interested in participating please contact Victoria on 479 8454 or victoria.jameson@otago.ac.nz to register. Further details are available in courses and you can download the preliminary programme here.

Ideas Stocktake

Do you have an idea that you think may have commercial potential? Would you like someone to investigate the commercial possibilities for you?

If you are interested in participating contact Victoria on 03 479 8454 or victoria.jameson@otago.ac.nz. Further details are available in processes.