UniTech focuses on identifying, protecting, managing and transferring intellectual property developed by Unisa researchers, staff and innovators.
Disclosures Enables innovators and researchers to formally report new inventions, technologies or creative ideas to DITTC for assessment.
IP protection Assists with protecting intellectual property through patents, trademarks, copyrights, registered designs and other appropriate mechanisms.
Awareness Educates the Unisa community about intellectual property, innovation and the importance of protecting original ideas.
Licensing Facilitates agreements that allow external organisations to use or commercialise Unisa-owned intellectual property.
Compliance monitoring Ensures that innovation and intellectual property activities comply with Unisa policies, funding requirements and relevant legislation.
DHET Supports activities and reporting related to the Department of Higher Education and Training’s requirements for innovation, research and technology transfer.
Blue Oceans Supports the exploration of new market opportunities and innovative solutions that create value in areas with limited competition.
ApTech Provides practical technology and entrepreneurship development support to help innovators strengthen and advance their ideas.
[WATCH] Innovation in Action Lecture with Milisa Mabinza - April 2021
[WATCH] Innovation in Action Lecture with Pauline Koelbl - May 2021
[WATCH] Innovation in Action lecture with Nkululeko Mthembu - June 2021
[WATCH] Innovation in Action lecture with Melvyn Lubega - July 2021
