The University of Toronto (U of T) is a global leader in turning research into intellectual property (IP), products, services, companies, and jobs. The Innovations & Partnerships Office (IPO) is your one-stop-shop to license these technologies or work with companies based on U of T IP.
190
invention disclosures per year
75
priority patent applications per year
40+
licensing and option agreements per year
#1
in Canada for research-based startups
90+
research-based startups in the last 5 years
ExploreIP is Canada’s IP Marketplace, developed by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). Check out U of T patents at ExploreIP.
In the last 5 years, companies emerging from U of T Research have secured more than $1.5 billion in investment and capital. We're #1 in Canada for research-based startups and our ecosystem is among the top 10 university-managed incubators in the world. Sign up for the Deep Tech Download, our quarterly newsletter featuring deal flow and news from research-based companies.
Discover market-ready innovations and companies based on U of T IP. See all or browse by category below.
- Effective and efficient tech transfer from lab to market
- Support the development of IP-based companies
- Negotiate license agreements
- Assist in finding partners and funding to commercialize early-stage discoveries into market-ready technologies and products
