Licensing Technologies

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The information on this page is geared toward Western University’s industry and innovation partners. If you’re a Western researcher, visit our Commercialization Support Section to learn how the Western Technology Transfer Office can help you bring your research to market.

The Western Technology Transfer Office works with organizations across multiple industry sectors to help solve technical challenges, support R&D initiatives, and explore emerging market opportunities. Our team is committed to supporting both industry partners and inventors, working together to find solutions that drive meaningful outcomes for companies, communities, and society.

We invite you to browse our technologies and spin-off companies to see if there’s a potential fit between your business needs and our innovative research. 

If you don’t immediately find what you’re looking for, connect with a member of our Western Technology Transfer Office team. We’ll work with you to explore whether a Western researcher can develop a tailored solution to meet your company’s technology or R&D needs. 

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Licensing Process

Western is passionate about advancing innovation, committed to supporting technology commercialization, and focused on generating fair value for our researchers, partners, and communities.

When your company is interested in Western innovation, the WTTO licensing process is designed to be collaborative, transparent, and efficient. We work closely with you to assess fit, clarify terms, and create a partnership that benefits all involved—your company, the inventor, and Western.

Our licensing model ensures:

  • A fair return on innovation
  • Flexibility based on your commercial goals
  • Support at each step of the process
Western researchers are guided by the university’s Intellectual Property Policy, which we will explain in conjunction with the commercialization process.

Contracts and Agreements

Western Technology Transfer Office also supports all research agreements and contracts between Western and its partners, particularly when projects involve intellectual property, technology development, or commercial rights

We manage:

  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
  • Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)
  • Sponsored Research Agreements
  • Technical Services Agreements

We encourage you to contact our Research Contracts team early when planning collaborative projects. This helps us streamline the process and support a productive partnership.

For inquiries, contact:
Caroline Calmettes
Director, Research Contracts & Agreements
519-661-2111 ext. 80120