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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
• Building Industry linkage