ANU Connect Ventures

ANU Connect Ventures is a specialized venture capital firm commercializing academic research from Australian universities. It manages the Discovery Translation Fund, providing capital for proof-of-concept work originating from The Australian National University, University of Canberra, and Charles Sturt University. A Seed Investment fund with MTAA Super invests in early-stage ventures.

Established in 2005, ANU Connect Ventures originated as a strategic initiative of The Australian National University. Founding insight was that robust capital and expert guidance are crucial for transforming university intellectual property into viable market solutions, bridging academic innovation and commercial reality.

The firm backs researchers and nascent businesses emerging from its partner universities, providing essential early-stage funding and strategic support. ANU Connect Ventures aims to cultivate a vibrant innovation ecosystem, translating groundbreaking university research into successful enterprises, fostering economic growth and societal benefit.