Innovation & Partnerships
We are the University of Victoria’s hub for research partnerships, technology transfer, commercialization, entrepreneurship, and innovation. By collaborating with industry leaders, government agencies, non-profit organizations, Indigenous communities, and other academic institutions, we support the development, scaling, and real-world application of UVic research. Our team helps bring cutting-edge research, new technologies, and innovative solutions to market—connecting discoveries with the people and organizations who can use them to drive economic growth, social impact, and community development.
Business and Industry Partnerships
UVic Technologies
Partnerships quick facts
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Invention management
We support faculty, staff and students through their innovation journey. We aid in the development of research partnerships, intellectual property management (IP), commercialization, licensing and start-ups.
We support the management and development of novel ideas, inventions, processes and technologies to bring them to reality.
Entrepreneurs at UVic
We have established a vibrant and diverse community to support our innovators and entrepreneurs. At the hub of this community, our Innovation Centre (IC) provides a range of supports. The IC works with students, faculty and staff creators to bring their ideas to reality. Our supports include mentorship, connections, funding and action-based programming to grow their business or venture.
Innovation & Partnerships team
Contact our dedicated research partnership teams to discuss how we can help connect you with the right people, funding and resources to meet your needs.
Find information on research security for UVic researchers or send us an email: researchsecurity@uvic.ca
For general enquiries, please contact us or call 250-721-6500.
For a full list of our staff, visit the Innovation & Partnerships directory.