Commercialisation and use of intellectual property

We offer opportunities to commercialise our department's intellectual property (IP) that is the result of world-class research and development (R&D).

To improve productivity and adoption of the results of R&D, we may grant access to commercial entities to develop, market and sell the IP.

This includes:

• products or services
• technologies
• copyright works.

Where appropriate, licences are granted through an expression of interest (EOI) process. Other possible options include selling or assigning the IP.

By offering R&D outputs for commercial development, we ensure new and improved products or services and technologies are made available to primary industries and external entities. Revenue from these ventures is re-invested into agriculture and food RD&E.

Accessing our IP

Opportunities exist to utilise or access IP created from our department's R&D through:

• current and open (ongoing) EOI opportunities for the purpose of entering into commercial, contractual arrangements
• existing IP available for public access – no cost, or attribution.

Expression of interest process

Our department's IP for commercialisation is generally made available through the EOI process released through either QTenders or this website.

Our department generally grants licences to develop, market and sell the intellectual property, although sale or assignment of IP may be options.

Copyright works

Copyright works that are available include images, webpages, books, CDs or videos, reports, databases, scientific publications, presentations, teaching and training packages.

You may use this material for approved purposes by applying to use copyright (fees may apply).