- University of Adelaide ranked as principal member of the Graphene Hub. University of Adelaide is a world class institution, ranked in the top 1% of Universities globally
- The University of Adelaide team has generated 7 patent applications (4 at PCT stage and 3 IP Disclosures) and developed over 20 graphene based products
- Sparc Technologies Limited to contribute at least $1.5M over three years to University of Adelaide and Graphene Hub or graphene research and development in order to retain and develop world leading applications
Licensing Agreement with University of Adelaide
- University of Adelaide is a cornerstone shareholder of Sparc Technologies Limited
- Sparc Technologies Limited is currently licensing 3 technologies under patent application related to marine and protective coatings, water purification & soil remediation, and sound absorption
- Patents have 20-30 year lives
- Extremely favourable terms – No ongoing licence fees or royalties for Sparc Technologies Limited
Strategic Partnership with University of Adelaide
- Sparc Technologies Limited has first right of offer on any future unencumbered graphene technologies developed by Univeristy Adelaide
- Other projects identified – research and development underway
Project Agreement with University of Adelaide
- Sparc Technologies Limited to contribute towards research and development of coatings applications at University of Adelaide
- Sparc Technologies Limited already committed $500K within one year for first project development
Project Agreements with the Graphene Hub
- Sparc Technologies Limited contributing towards research and development on three projects in conjunction with the Graphene Hub
- Projects include water purification, metals recovery from tailings and soil remediation