In its endeavour to strengthen Industry-University links and to boost innovation, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor’s Office for Research, Consultancy & Innovation established a Consultancy Watch Unit (CWU) as from July 2006 to help faculty staff identify and develop consultancy opportunities.

A watch is carried out by the CCRC on all invitations to tender bids (local, regional or international. A selection mechanism has been established to select a project team to respond to the bids.