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Inventions & Commercialization

Overview

The Office of Research Services (ORS) facilitates the development, protection and commercialization of Ontario Tech intellectual property (IP) that solves real-world challenges. Once the technology has been protected, the ORS works with inventors to launch new start-ups, or seek partners to mobilize the research outcomes to the market.

Workflow of inventions and commercialization of Ontario Tech intellectual property (IP). First, invention disclosure to the Office of Research Services (ORS). Second, the assessment of IP by ORS. Third, IP is protected and ORS works with inventors to either license and begin partnerships or launch a new start-up.