Intellectual Property
Unlocking Innovation for Industries
Through licensing opportunities, SARAO collaborates with industry partners to bring these advanced technologies to market, fostering economic growth, innovation, and technological excellence.
Technologies Available for Licensing
We invite industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and research institutions to explore SARAO’s exclusive IP portfolio, which includes:
- Antenna Structures – Advanced structural designs for high-performance radio astronomy applications.
- Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) – Customizable computing hardware for high-speed data processing.
- Radio Frequency Conditioning Unit (RFCU) – Precision-engineered RF conditioning for improved signal integrity.
- Sampler Module – High-accuracy sampling technology for digital signal processing.
- D-Engine – High-performance digital signal processing architecture for real-time data analysis.
- Sample Clock Generator – Ultra-stable clocking solution for precision timing in signal processing.
The important thing to note in terms of the NRF IP Policy and the IPR Act is that you should never disclose your research findings unless you’re certain that you’re not placing unprotected publicly financed IP in the public domain.
Researchers are not permitted to Open Source code from publicly financed research without seeking approval from the SKA IP Committee and the National Intellectual Property Management Office (NIPMO).
Ask the IP Office to screen your presentation/publication if you’re unsure, prior to public disclosure.
