U of T Entrepreneurship is the hub of the entrepreneurial ecosystem at U of T. Find out about:
Innovations & Partnerships Office is the technology transfer office for the University of Toronto. Find out more:
U of T Entrepreneurship Library is another important resource when working with University IP, market research, and events. Additionally, be sure to check out the Library Resources tab on the left.
Centres of Excellence in the Commercialization of Research ( CECR’s ) help bridge the gap between innovation and commercialization. The centres adopt different models to best serve the commercialization needs of their sector; acting as investors, incubators or service providers.
U of T is a member of the CECR’s listed below but has access to many others.
Regional Innovation Centres ( RICs ) provide specialized assistance in 18 regions across the province to accelerate start-up and growth of entrepreneurial talent and globally competitive, innovative companies with value-added advice, access to capital, market intelligence, mentoring, and peer- networking programs. U of T entrepreneurs often access the resources of our local RICs.
In addition to University of Toronto's IP Education Program, the following education and training programs are also available to educate you in IP:
General Awards and Investor Groups
Government of Canada Awards and Funding
Awards for Ontario Entrepreneurs
Industry Specific Opportunities
Funding for Initiatives in Social Innovation
Women in Innovation Funding