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Industry, Innovation, and Translation

Partners from Ideation to Launch

About Us

The University of Oregon is home to world experts in fields ranging from green nanotechnology to education science. Inventors and developers across our campus have created innovative work that is ready to be put to use in research and in the marketplace. We invite investors and industry to work with us in mutually beneficial partnerships to bring UO innovations to the world.

Our team serves as the engine for transforming UO research and innovations into products and services to improve the world. 
Agreements to manage the intellectual property rights associated with your project, from development through distribution. 
From funding to mentorship, we can accelerate your project and bring your technologies to the market. 
Policies and concepts related to the development, protection, publication, and commercialization of intellectual property.
Explore how we empower our research community to accelerate projects and bring technologies to the market.

Innovation Impact Statistics

UO is a key contributor in the state's high innovation ranking: Oregon is #3 in the U.S. for innovation economy and business competitiveness.

 

$7.7 million
licensing revenue
10,384
total copyright, trademark, and patent licenses
29
total active startups with ties to the UO

Utilize UO Resources

Many of the UO’s world class facilities are available for academic researchers and industry partners. The university provides access to capital-intensive equipment that is run and maintained by experts with extensive experience, as well as assistance utilizing them.

Find the Research Core Facility to Help You Accomplish Your Goal

Further Your Innovation 

Innovation Partners leads the development and translation of research into products and services to improve our lives. The Translation Opportunity Program identifies potential uses for UO research and funnels it into the next stages of commercialization.

Contact Innovation Partners and Translational Opportunity Program

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Launch Oregon

Smoothing the way from eureka moment to successful business, Launch Oregon will connect UO startups to sources of capital, leadership, talent, and infrastructure.

Revving the Innovation Flywheel

In 2023, the Translational Opportunity Fund and Launch Oregon were major high notes in the UO’s innovation ecosystem.