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Industry and Partners

Building connections that drive innovation and impact

At UR Ventures, we are dedicated to turning University of Rochester innovations into impactful products and services. We focus on building meaningful, mutually beneficial partnerships that transform groundbreaking research into real-world solutions.

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Search available technologies

Visit our available technology libraries to explore our innovative opportunities. Search based on keyword, category, or IP status.

  1. Inpart
  2. Technology Publisher

If there is a technology you’d like to learn more about, please request a meeting through the platforms above or contact our office directly.

Types of collaborations

At UR Ventures, we offer a range of partnering opportunities to meet the needs of various industry partners, from large corporations to emerging startups. You can also review our sample agreements as a helpful reference point.

Confidentiality Disclosure Agreement (CDA)

After initial non-confidential discussions, a CDA can be used if deeper discussions or access to unpublished data are needed to explore whether a formal engagement makes sense.

Licensing Agreements

Licensing agreements provide industry partners with the rights to develop, market, and commercialize University of Rochester technologies. Our licensing process aligns both parties’ objectives, facilitating the transfer of technology to the company so that they can bring it to the market effectively.

Co-Development Partnerships

Co-development partnerships enable collaboration between University researchers and industry partners to jointly develop new products and technologies. These partnerships combine academic expertise with industry insight to accelerate the innovation process.

Sponsored Research

Companies can sponsor research projects at the University, allowing them to collaborate on solutions for specific challenges aligned with their strategic goals. Sponsored research offers access to cutting-edge resources and helps shape the development of new technologies.

Startups and Spinouts

For entrepreneurs and startups, we offer support in forming and growing companies based on University research. We connect partners to funding opportunities and business development resources to help bring innovations to market.