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Publishing
A multidisciplinary scholarly publishing portfolio supported by publisher-level infrastructure and policy.
Explore →Ventures
Build beyond the current portfolio without losing focus.
A disciplined home for new products, partnerships and ventures that grow from BMU capabilities.
Our name leaves room to build beyond today's portfolio.
The Ventures division is the home for products, businesses and strategic initiatives that may emerge from BMU's capabilities in knowledge, publishing, research, education and technology.
This page describes BMU’s venture model, operating domains and approach to developing new products, businesses and strategic initiatives.
Current operating domains
Venture studio model
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Find a real problem
Start with a recurring need experienced by a defined user group.
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Validate the workflow
Understand the current process, incentives, constraints and alternatives.
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Build the smallest useful system
Create a focused product or service before expanding scope.
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Measure use, not hype
Grow on evidence of utility, retention and sustainable economics.
Build with BMU
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Digital products
Research, publishing, education, healthcare and professional workflow tools where domain knowledge matters.
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Research commercialisation
Translate validated methods, intellectual work or research outputs into usable products where appropriate.
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Institutional ventures
Co-develop focused initiatives with organisations when goals, ownership and responsibilities are clear.
Have an idea that fits the BMU ecosystem?
We are interested in problems where our research, publishing or technology capabilities create a genuine advantage.