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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start-up companies to date

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.
Oh, What a Night for Coast Capital Innovation Centre!
Oh, What a Night for CCIC! at the 20th Annual Victoria Tech Community Awards“This award means everything to me. I work hard every single day not just because I believe in the science that VoxCell is...
Eve building community by searching less and playing more
Sometimes, frustration drives innovation. For longtime disc golfer Eve Olynyk, this was the case. In disc golf (aka frisbee golf or frolf), players throw discs along 9 and 18-hole courses, usuallyfound...
Katie Gamble shares her journey commitment to the environment
Victoria born and raised Katie Gamble has always been down to initiate and propel positive change. From leadership committees to organizations and starting Open for Change with a friend in highschool,...
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.