51²è¹Ý

Success stories

When industry and research merge a better product is created

Builtquik

New in low-cost housing system to be commercialised off UOW research Remote communities in Australia will get a big boost from a new low-cost cyclone proof housing system developed following collaboration between BuiltQuik, a small family business and 51²è¹Ý (UOW), and support from the NSW Government. The BuiltQuik project demonstrates what can be achieved by bringing together researchers and SMEs to tackle challenges with innovative approaches.

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so we build innovative solutions for the
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construction industry the original
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patent for this collapsible housing
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frame polymer concepts but they weren't
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complete with the delivery model for
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market they were looking for a
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researcher that can help them with
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developing and refining the business
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model as well as developing the supply
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chain solution as an entrepreneur has
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been extremely valuable to half-german
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has a second brain helping to guide
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certain strategies to really create this
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business to become sustainable the
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aspect that I brought in is moving it
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from a frame manufacturing business to
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licensing IP business when we finish the
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tech voucher we had a road map to the
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commercialization of the system because
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their business model is geared around
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logistics you can take this frame
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anywhere in the world

Bluey Merino

"Farm to Lab: A story of innovation, traceability and wearable technology" The joint project has been funded jointly through the NSW Tech-voucher program and Bluey Merino in partnership with UOW Intelligent Polymer Research Institute (IPRI), led by Dr. Javad Foroughi.

Nowchem & Venus Shell Systems

"For business to grow we have to innovate" This project sees the farming of locally grown seaweed manufactured in to a pharmaceutical grade health and beauty consumable. Through collaboration with UOW researchers, the team are able to create a scientifically proven product.

Manufacturing Metal Solutions

"Doing things better, smarter, faster" Manufacturing Metal Solutions (MMS) turns recycled glass into an innovative product with the help of the 51²è¹Ý.

Warrigal

"It's so important to have research evidence based information to make better decisions" Discover how the 51²è¹Ý (UOW) applied its technology and expertise to help Warrigal find innovative solutions to reduce its residents' power bills.

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