Technology Transfer and Business Development

Working With Our Partners, Bringing Innovation to Market

We’re Western University’s Tech Transfer Office

Born out of a partnership between Western University, Robarts Research Institute and Lawson Health Research Institute (collectively known as the Partners), WORLDiscoveries® draws upon a mix of industry connections, sector-specific market knowledge and business development expertise to help researchers and local inventors commercialize their discoveries through licensing and new company startups.

WORLDiscoveries operates as a department of Western University.

Want to disclose a new innovation to our office? See Our Process page. You can also check our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us today.

We look forward to working with you.

Western University Canada
Robarts Research Institute
Lawson Health Research Institute

Our Process

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01 Disclosure

The first step of our commercialization process is to submit a Report of Innovation (ROI)…

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02 Assessment

Our team quickly assesses the strength of its market potential and considers a strategy for intellectual property protection…

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03 Protection

To successfully deliver your innovation to the market, we are committed to directing approved innovations to companies…

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04 Marketing

We combine your leading-edge discovery with our skills, experience and knowledge to turn your research into a marketable product…

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05 Agreements

We are focused on a beneficial working relationship and will legally represent your innovation…

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06 Compliance

Executing an agreement is only the first step…

Our Success

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