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Industry, Innovation, and Translation

The engine for transforming UO research and innovations into products and services to improve the world.

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.

Initiate a Transaction

Agreements to manage the intellectual property rights associated with your project, from development through distribution. 

Programs and Support

From funding to mentorship, we can accelerate your project and bring your technologies to the market. 

Technology Transfer Resources

Policies and concepts related to the development, protection, publication, and commercialization of intellectual property.

UO Entrepreneurs

Explore how we empower our research community to accelerate projects and bring technologies to the market.

About IIT

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

Celebrating our 2024 achievements.

Investors and industry partners help bring UO innovations to the world.

 

10,384
total licenses

 

29
active startups

 

$7.7M
licensing revenue

 

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.
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.
Researchers in the College of Education lead the UO’s innovation ecosystem in fiscal year 24.