Projects & Implications

Some examples of research projects currently underway or planned at the Centre are:

• Exploring the Connection Between Disclosure by Listed Biotechnology Companies and Share Price Volatility
• Comparing Australian scientific output and commercialisation outcomes with those in other countries
• Exploring the relationship between organisational structure, organisational culture, and commercialisation outcomes among Australian firms
• Examining the connection between patenting and the financial performance of Malaysian companies

These projects share a focus on producing results that will be both academically rigorous and practically relevant. They emphasise producing insight for managers who are faced with important decisions regarding the strategy, leadership, and tactics of their organisation. In most cases, research projects involve collaborators at other institutions in Australia and overseas.

Other Projects

Beyond Discovery 2007

Research Australia’s Beyond Discovery 2007 study helps us better understand the experiences of health biotech companiesin Australia. The survey of health biotech companies that participated in the 2004 study, as well as some that have emerged in more recent years will assist our understanding of this maturing sector and highlight current issues.

http://www.thankyouday.org//content/documents/B033171_RESEARCH_Beyond WEB.pdf

Study of the Business Angel Market in Australia

A survey on business angel investors and business angel networks in Australia.  The survey was constructed around determining the characteristics of business angel investors, the nature of their investments, how deals are sourced, assessed and finalised and possible barriers to expanding business angel investments. 

The report lists 36 findings relating to the collective perceptions of individual business angels and a summary of the operations of business angel networks.

http://www.innovation.gov.au/Section/Innovation/Documents/Business_Angel_Report20070328092115.pdf