University of Alberta

Partnerships and Commercialization

The University of Alberta actively encourages local, national, and international research collaborations that advance knowledge and understanding, from specific issues to global challenges.

Our researchers actively engage with industry and the wider community to foster mutually beneficial partnerships.

These interactions cultivate new and interdisciplinary approaches to research and technology questions through knowledge discovery, sharing, translation, and dissemination for the benefit of society.

The Office of the Vice-President (Research) supports the development of research partnerships by creating and sustaining opportunities for the University’s academic community to engage productively and creatively with external organizations.

University Researchers

Help is available for researchers interested in establishing external partnerships, including support for

  • identifying potential partnership opportunities;
  • establishing industry interactions;
  • identifying funding sources for research and collaborations; and
  • facilitating research into commercialization.

Industry and Community

Help is available for industry and community groups in navigating the University’s research environment, including

  • identifying potential research collaborators;
  • establishing and supporting mutually beneficial relationships between companies and the University;
  • identifying funding opportunities to support industry–academic collaborations; and
  • providing information about research and licensing opportunities.

For more information and assistance, please contact

Dr Catherine Swindlehurst
Research Partnerships Officer
Office of the Vice-President (Research)
University of Alberta
1-20 University Hall
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2J9
(780) 492-9624
Catherine Swindlehurst
 

For information on licensing opportunities and commercialization, please contact TEC Edmonton.