Who We Are
WaikatoLink Limited (WaikatoLink) is the commercialisation and technology transfer company of the University of Waikato. A wholly-owned subsidiary of The University of Waikato (the University), incorporated in 1993, WaikatoLink was founded to maximise the economic potential of the University's Intellectual Property (IP) and to bridge the gap between academic research and the realisation of technology potential.
What We Do
WaikatoLink’s key role is to commercialise opportunities and IP developed by the University of Waikato.
Commercialisation facilitates:
- Industry and business access to University technologies,
- Expansion of research opportunities for the University,
- Increased opportunities to form mutually beneficial industry partnerships and collaborations, and
- Increased work experience and employment opportunities for students.
WaikatoLink’s office is situated at Waikato Innovation Park, in order to enhance the linkages between the University and innovative and entrepreneurial organisations.
To effectively commercialise University-generated intellectual property, WaikatoLink undertakes four main functions:
- Commercialisation
- Intellectual Property (IP) Management
- Technology Development (The HotHouse)
- Building Industry linkage