Research partnerships
We connect external partners with UVic faculty and students. These include industry, government, not-for-profit organizations, other post-secondary institutions, and Indigenous governments and organizations.
Pathways to impact: Mobilizing Knowledge fund
The Pathways to Impact: Mobilizing Knowledge Fund supports researchers in mobilizing knowledge and creativity for greater impact.
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 Coast Capital Innovation Centre (CCIC) provides a range of supports. CCIC works with student, 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 blog
Insightful and inspiring articles on innovative research, start-ups and intellectual property emerging from UVic.
Local consumer electronics hardware startup MeepMeep launches their disc golf trackers across North America
After successfully funding their first production run via pre-orders, MeepMeep ships over 1000 trackers across the US and Canada.VICTORIA, BC July 19, 2022 – MeepMeep, a local smart disc golf accessories...
Victor’s journey with Sepura, the world’s first eco-friendly garbage disposal
Garbage disposal—wasteful, harmful to the environment, costly, smelly, loud and often gross. Engineering student Victor Nicolov found himself thinking more and more about how to create a clean,efficient...
The startup story of Doodlebug with UVic student and founder, Danielle
“Without the Coast Capital Innovation Centre, I wouldn’t be where I am,” asserts Danielle Lowe, Founder and Owner of Doodlebug Pet Food, cricket-based, hypoallergenic dog treats. The Coast Capital...
Research 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.
For general enquiries, please contact us or call 250-721-6500.
For a full list of our Liaison Officers and contacts, visit the Research Partnerships (RPKM) team directory listing.