Innovation Partnerships

Innovation Partnerships is the University of Michigan unit responsible for the commercialization of University research discoveries and reports to the U-M Office of Research. We enhance these research discoveries to encourage licensing and broad deployment with existing businesses and newly-formed U-M start-ups. U-M Tech Transfer has earned a reputation for performance among the top 10 of all universities. We Are Inspired To redefine how world-class university research can fuel a region and solve the world’s great challenges. We Believe In Purpose It’s our job to give every U-M technology its very best chance to positively impact the world. Stewardship We acknowledge the enormous responsibility we have to our inventors and the technologies entrusted to our care. Experimentation Like the scientists we serve, we believe in challenging assumptions, testing new approaches, and deploying innovative solutions. Innovation We believe in the transformative power of research, and we are inspired to create new models for university tech commercialization. Service We believe in providing phenomenal inventor-centered customer service. Trust We understand that it is our duty to provide transparent, proactive, and honest advice. Collaboration We believe that we accomplish more by working together, and sharing our individual knowledge. Diversity We know that we do our best work when we harness the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our team members. Relationships It’s our objective to create long-term relationships that serve the University of Michigan community – not just win negotiations. Impact We are motivated to change lives, positively impact society, and advance our region’s innovation ecosystem. Joy We enjoy working with one another and we believe in celebrating success.