Business development and ventures

WEHI has a strong track record in early capture of intellectual property and commercialisation.

Through our established partnerships with pharmaceutical and other biotechnology companies, we are developing novel therapies that could be effective in treating certain cancers, immune disorders and infectious diseases, as well as developmental and neurodegenerative diseases.

Shalin Naik and Dawn Lin photographed in a laboratory

Partnering opportunities

WEHI research teams focus on solving complex biological questions and linking laboratory results to clinical outcomes. The Partnerships and Ventures team continuously seeks partnerships, to push our drug discovery and development programs to greater heights.

Current partnering opportunities

Scientists in the National Drug Discovery Centre

Our team

The Partnerships and Ventures team is comprised of highly qualified professionals with expertise in biomedical science, biotechnology and industry research and development, business development, intellectual property management and commercialisation.

Learn more about us

Seth Masters photographed working in a laboratory

Past partnerships and collaborations

WEHI’s researchers focus on solving complex biological questions and linking laboratory results to clinical outcomes. The Partnerships and Ventures team develops and manages hundreds of agreements executed every year, with local and international partners.

Partnership success stories

Royalties distribution

WEHI distributes royalty payments to people who contribute to the commercialisation of our research.

Find out about eligible projects.

To discuss partnering opportunities and collaborations please contact our team.

partnering@wehi.edu.au