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.
Our Process
01 Disclosure
The first step of our commercialization process is to submit a Report of Innovation (ROI)…
02 Assessment
Our team quickly assesses the strength of its market potential and considers a strategy for intellectual property protection…
03 Protection
To successfully deliver your innovation to the market, we are committed to directing approved innovations to companies…
04 Marketing
We combine your leading-edge discovery with our skills, experience and knowledge to turn your research into a marketable product…
05 Agreements
We are focused on a beneficial working relationship and will legally represent your innovation…
06 Compliance
Executing an agreement is only the first step…
Our Success
Disclosures
Patents
Licenses Executed
Active Licenses
Active Spin-off Companies
Direct to Market Sales
(fiscal year 2022)
