Tap into innovation at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
The À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Commercialization Office (WatCo) is your gateway to deriving value from the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s depth of research achievements.
Are you in need of specific technical expertise? If so, try searching the Pivot database or contact WatCo for further assistance.
Commercialization services and resources
Business opportunities
Access innovative opportunities that are the best fit for your company.
Funding opportunities
Access co-development funding opportunities to advance the commercial readiness of collaborative innovative opportunities.
Licensing practices
Set up licensing agreements that fit your unique business needs.
Stories and successes
Recent commercialization highlights
Experience our business friendly environment
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s unique business friendly environment is firmly rooted in its:
- Entrepreneurial intellectual property policy (UW IP Policy #73)
- Research partnerships with industry are among the strongest of all Canadian universities, with nearly 45% of research funded in collaboration with industry partners
- Long standing partnerships with industry through its world renowned co-operative education program (UW Co-operative Education & Career Services)
- Active support of company creation through its affiliation with the