PERIscope Commercialisation Award

The PERIscope Commercialisation Award is a funding scheme designed to identify and accelerate promising new ventures and licensing opportunities.

Overview

This program helps researchers explore and accelerate the commercial potential of their work by providing:

Up to $61,500 in funding per team to buy out researcher time and reduce competing commitments.
Residency at the Sydney Knowledge Hub, working alongside a community of founders.
Access to industry networks and experts to guide market validation.
Structured support for identifying licensing and venture creation pathways.
Short-term contracts funded through the buyout arrangement ensure continuity of research and teaching responsibilities while the Entrepreneur Lead is seconded into their PERIscope Commercialisation role.

Each selected team includes a Project Principal (committing ~10% of their time) and a nominated Entrepreneur Lead (dedicating 100% of their time), working together to validate the market opportunity for their research.

Information Sessions

Join an information session to determine if the PERIscope Commercialisation Award is the program for you.
Tuesday 28 July 11:00am - 11:45am, Register here
Friday 31 July 11:30am - 12:15pm, Register here
Monday 17 August 1:00pm - 1:45pm, Register here
Thursday 20 August 11:00am - 11:45am, Register here
Tuesday 25 August 4:00pm - 4:45pm, Register here

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Apply for the PERIscope Commercialisation Award 2027

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Applications close Monday 31 August 9am

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Project phases

Over four days, subject matter experts will train participants on globally recognised commercialisation frameworks. A PERIscope Commercialisation Market Validation Action Plan is developed by the team.

Time commitment:

Minimum 10% Project Principal
100% Entrepreneur Lead

During this phase, the Entrepreneur Lead is based at the Sydney Knowledge Hub alongside other Entrepreneur Leads, the PERIscope Program Manager, and the wider founder community. They’ll receive personalised coaching and mentoring from the Knowledge Hub team, university staff, and external experts.

Over 13 weeks, the Entrepreneur Lead commits full-time to delivering the Market Validation Action Plan, including insights from at least 100 off-campus conversations with industry contacts and stakeholders to assess the project’s commercial potential.

The Project Principal provides technical support, while the matched MBA alumni and Commercialisation Office representative continue to advise the team.

Time commitment:

Minimum 10% Project Principal
100% Entrepreneur Lead

At the end of the program teams present their findings to a review panel selected by the Sydney Knowledge Hub. The panel includes experts from industry, venture capital, and research entrepreneurship, and provides tailored recommendations on next steps—such as forming a new venture, licensing, seeking funding, or refining the technology.

Time commitment:

One hour for both Project Principal and Entrepreneur Lead

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