Commercialisation Of Business Ideas:

• Department of Tourism,Regional Development and Industry Ideas2Market Program
  
• University of Southern Queensland Commercialisation services

The Queensland Government has several programs aimed at improving commercialisation of business ideas. One of these is Ideas2Market.

Ideas2Market is an initiative of the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) and is delivered by the Australian Institute of Commercialisation.

Ideas2Market is a program for Queensland innovators and entrepreneurs, offering advice and strategies to assist them in commercialising their ideas.

It helps develop the skills to navigate through the pre start-up, start-up and growth stages of taking an idea to market - covering feasibility, intellectual property, commercialisation options and business and marketing planning.

For more information on DEEDI Commercialisation Assistance visit the Commercialisation page on the DEEDI website. Or visit the DEEDI regional centres at Brenden Hansen Building, 54 Main St, Pialba (Hervey Bay) or 319 - 325 Kent Street Maryborough. Ph: 07 4121 1780.

Alternatively you can call the business hotline on 1300 363 711

The University of Southern Queensland provides services and assistance on the range of activities, required for moving projects through the commercialisation process.

Project assessment for commercial potential

• technology assessment
• identification of potential markets
• identification of potential licensees

• market scope and segmentation
• barriers to market entry

• advice and services

• advice and services.

• company formation
• deal structuring
• agreements and licenses (drafting).

For further information please contact the USQ Office of Commercialisation.