Technology
Commercialisation and
Business Creation
Possessing
a leading edge technology or making a breakthrough scientific discovery
does not guarantee business success. AbacusBio consultants
have extensive experience in the commercial development of scientific
discoveries. We have had significant involvement in the
successful
establishment of new businesses based on scientific and technological
advances.
Often
an independent expert can best manage the development of a new project
or company. This is often the case when a new development is in a
greenfields area, not related to core activities (i.e. a “spin-off” or
consortium lead initiative). AbacusBio has successfully
taken
over the management and establishment of a number of new technology
initiatives. The commercial experience of our senior consultants
have steered these companies through their start-up phases onto a
commercial footing.
We
also provide administrative management services to company branches
and start-ups located in Dunedin (particularly research groups).
We
have been and/or are involved in the management of
major technology development projects and companies including;
a drug development
start-up
a research and
technology development investment company
a high-tech
service delivery business
a product development
business
importation,
management and marketing of novel breeds of sheep
Strategic
planning is an early stage in the development and commercialisation of
science. As research and development is both expensive
and time consuming, an inappropriate or inadequate strategy can be very
damaging. AbacusBio consultants have an outstanding
reputation within NZ and internationally in the development of
strategic
plans for investment in science and technology development. We
have been involved in:
the development and
implementation of strategic research development for companies involved
in advanced dairy processing, commercial farming, livestock breeding,
biotechnology; and
the development of
industry level strategic research and technology development.
AbacusBio consultants have a wide experience in the implementation of
technologies. Projects undertaken have relied upon the widespread
dissemination and adoption of new technologies, approaches and
information. In addition, AbacusBio staff have invaluable
commercial international marketing experience. Our
experience includes:
The importation and
commercial release of new sheep genetics, for specific applications
(milk production, live export). These projects involved a
nationwide education and marketing programme spanning several years.
Marketing and release
of new agri-tech products, including product development.
Development and
management of business development groups with industry
Promotion and transfer
of new agri-tech systems and management practices.
Technology
development, legal approvals and technology adoption in the deer
processing industry
Clients
Silverstream Ltd
A2 Corporation Ltd
Various farmer groups and bodies
Many leading NZ and overseas livestock breeders
Otago Venison Ltd
NZ Game Industry Board
[Peter
Fennessy] [top]
Science
and Technology Evaluation
and Review
Often
the first question that needs to be considered when assessing a piece
of technology or body of knowledge, is where does it fit within the
wider science or technology world? Is it unique? Is it
leading edge, or yesterday’s development? What is the potential
commercial impact of the technology? Being able to review the
international landscape in reference to your piece of science or
technology is a vital step in the assessment of a new opportunity.
AbacusBio staff have
completed detailed technology reviews and evaluations in a range of
areas and for a range of applications. From detailed reviews of
basic science (literature-based) to general updates on the direction of
research fields and current technologies, we have the ability to
quickly
identify the key developments internationally, and provide the
information required for any local application.
The depth of our scientific
skills in supporting this work is demonstrated by the participation of
key staff in international scientific review panels.
Chair of Ovita
international scientific review panel
Member of DRDC
international scientific review panel
Member of Teagasc
international scientific review panel
Completion of
international review into global sheep genetics research (including
identification of key centres of research excellence).
We
also provide reviews of investment and funding proposals for
researchers applying to governmental and industry bodies.
At AbacusBio we have a wealth of experience in practical and outcome-driven
research and use this to design or analyse research and technology
development. These services have helped produce new information and
technology that is functional, cost-effective and easily delivered to
the investor.
Clients
DRDC (Australia)
Teagasc (Rep. of Ireland)
Wool Equities Ltd
New Zealand Crown Research Institutes
NZ Game Industry Board
NZ Foundation for Research, Science & Technology
[Peter Fennessy] [top]
Specialised
Patent and Literature Review
To
fully identify and quantify leading edge intellectual property requires
a thorough understanding of the core science and its application.
This is the case both when attempting to protect intellectual property
(IP) and when planning IP strategies.
AbacusBio consultants provide an invaluable bridge between new
knowledge and patent attorneys. Our scientific knowledge allows
AbacusBio staff to conduct detailed and broad IP searches around
fields of interest. We can then integrate this information and
brief patent attorneys according to the specific requirements of your
IP
protection strategy. Science-based patent and literature reviews
are a more cost-effective to prepare for formal patent searches. Our
wide knowledge of a range of scientific fields coupled with our
extensive network of scientists provides this capability. Our
experience
includes:
International
patent searches in specific new pharmaceutical developments,
Reviews of global
research into aspects of livestock and plant genetics, milk products.
Literature research
and review for market and position analysis:
International market
overviews for investors in research and technology development for
potential new businesses based on novel technologies.
Clients
ComOne Ltd
Wool Equities Ltd
Tatua Co-operative Dairy Company
Ovita Ltd
Australian Dairy Research and Development Corporation
[Peter Fennessy, Neville Jopson] [top]
Due
Diligence and Valuation
Abacus
has performed independent due diligence and valuation of a number of
technologies and technology-based businesses. This has involved a
thorough investigation of the technology, the intellectual property
situation (in association with patent attorneys), production, “scale
up”, competitive position and market prospects. We have carried out:
Due diligence on
a range of waste minimization and disposal technologies, livestock
breeding businesses and novel processing technologies.
Evaluations on a range
of technologies, including technologies in meat and dairy
processing
Market analyses and
regulatory reviews for a wide range of technologies and
technology-based and Intellectual Property-based companies
