10 Years

WORLDiscoveries^® was formed in 2008 by Western University, Robarts Research Institute, and Lawson Health Research Institute, seeking to dramatically increase its return on investment to the researchers and the community through licensing and the creation of spin-off companies.

10 years later, WORLDiscoveries has become a leading commercialization centre in Canada and a significant contributor to the growing number of partnerships between academics and commerce, research and business, institutions and community.

WORLDiscoveries continues to work with an impressive team of private and public sector collaborators both locally and internationally who are committed to the timely transfer of innovative research products and services to the community for the benefit of all.

Quick Facts for 2018 Fiscal Year

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61 patents issued

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35 active spin-off companies

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33 license agreements

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$374 thousand in commercialization grants

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$4.2 million in revenue

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50 disclosures

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159 active licenses

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$2.8 million distributed to researchers

Stories

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Statement
As our organization turns 10, we reflect back on not only the last fiscal year, but the successes and achievements...
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Point me in the direction of better surgical care
Surgeons often have their hands full during surgery – quite literally – while they manipulate surgical instruments...
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Rising to the occasion
Hugo de Lasa is no stranger to the commercialization and licensing of technologies...
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Creating methods to understand autoimmunity
Dr. Anthony Jevnikar, a Lawson Health Research Institute scientist and Professor...
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A plan for growth
From the beginning, the Western Medical Innovation Fellowship had big plans, to steadily grow into a leading program...
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Top 10 Successes
As WORLDiscoveries® turns 10, we look back at our top 10 successes over the years, with highlights from fiscal year 2018...
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Western Entrepreneurship
As one of the pillars of Western Entrepreneurship, WORLDiscoveries® has helped with the initiative...
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Graduate Student Innovation Scholars
A program that promotes and champions skills development for graduate students, Western’s Graduate Student...
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Proteus innovation competition
Going into its third year, the Proteus Innovation Competition saw 40 registered teams, comprised of 89 individuals...
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The Rewards of Innovation
As the technology transfer and business development office for Western University, Robarts Research Institute and Lawson Health Research Institute...
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Innovator of the Year
A simple yet functional device is making all the difference for those who have suffered traumatic incidents from car crashes to strokes...
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WORLDiscoveries Asia
The team at WORLDiscoveries Asia has had a year full of accomplishments all while strengthening the connections between...
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Awarded Western Innovation Funds
Supported by the office of the Vice-President (Research), the Western Innovation Fund (WIF) awards...
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An Eye On: LifeLike BioTissue
Founded in 2009 by Leonard Millon, PhD, LifeLike BioTissue Inc. provides a wide selection of products developed to mimic the...