Building Equitable Partnerships in Science, Technology, Innovation and Commercialisation.
About Us
Plan B Equity is an Australian professional services consultancy with a global background and a focus on Science, Technology, Innovation, and Commercialisation. We specialise in enabling equitable partnerships between government, industry, and research organisations to deliver real-world impact, inclusive outcomes, and long-term value.
Our consultants bring decades of experience as deep tech founders as well as designing and delivering strategic innovation initiatives across sectors including bio and life sciences, advanced manufacturing, resources, environmental, food and agritech.
COLLABORATION
EQUITY
INNOVATION
COLLABORATION EQUITY INNOVATION
What We Do
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Ideation, validation and strategic development of technology ventures. Develop proposals and grant applications from research concepts through to industry readiness and market entry.
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Co-create and deliver products and projects with a focus on translational impact and international best practice.
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Supporting universities, government and industry to design and deliver collaborative research and innovation programs.
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Advising on best practice governance frameworks, capability development, and national policy alignment in science & technology sectors.
With the mindset of the entrepreneur, operator and investor, we work with clients across industry, academia and government to deliver corporate and economic growth through services that include:
Our Approach
Collaboration with Purpose
We work at the intersection of industry, academia and entrepreneurship, bringing together diverse expertise to co-design equitable, scalable and sustainable outcomes.
Equity as Strategy
We believe that inclusive partnerships are not just ethical, but essential to unlocking long-term value.
Execution with Clarity
From project inception to delivery, we provide clear frameworks, pragmatic tools and deep sector insight.
Meet Our Team
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Gary Colquhoun
DIRECTOR & PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
29+ years’ global experience in innovation, commercialisation, and research collaboration across defence, space, and sensing in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and environmental applications. Technology founder and mentor with ISO-certified design, development and manufacturing experience with a track record of delivering science-based commercial outcomes.
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Mary Frey
DIRECTOR & PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT, LIFE SCIENCES & BIOTECH
35+ years in biotech and pharmaceuticals with founder, GM, and international leadership roles. Deep expertise in scaling TGA/ISO-certified manufacturing and leading industrial–academic collaborations across health, ICT, and mining.
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Ken Green
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT, RESOURCES & ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Specialist in tech commercialisation and market entry for high-tech innovations. Brings expertise in product development, IP strategy, and innovation management with a strong background in project delivery and knowledge transfer.
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Brice Lamarque
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT, AGRI-FOOD INNOVATION
Experienced across the agri-food supply chain in roles spanning quality assurance, packaging, agronomy, and crop protection. Supports the scale-up of research-driven innovations with a focus on sustainability, food safety, and fresh produce quality.