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 sponsor groundbreaking research, license technologies, and/or work with companies based on U of T IP.
#1
in Canada in global ranking
$1.54B
in sponsored research funding
165
international & major national research accolades received by U of T researchers in 2024
330
Canada Research Chairs
2510
principal investigators supported
9770
research grants managed
$14B
raised by U of T entrepreneurs in the past 5 years
1300+
startup teams supported annually
Source: VPRI Annual reports; Entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca
U of T builds successful partnerships with local, national and global organizations ranging from small and medium sized enterprises to multinational corporations, along with government and not-for-profit organizations and community groups. Engaging with the University may provide access to funding opportunities through grants or other programs that help support the costs of a research project.
U of T consistently ranks number one in research-based startups among Canadian universities and top five in the world in university-managed incubators. Entrepreneurs from the University’s community have created over 1,500 venture-backed startups. In the past five years alone, they have raised over $14B CAD and created over 20,000 jobs. Sign up for the Deep Tech Download - a newsletter featuring news and deal flow from next-gen U of T companies.
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