FUELING IDEAS CATALYZING INNOVATION DRIVING IMPACT
SFU's Technology Licensing Office (TLO) is focused on providing intellectual property protection and commercialization services to help take SFU inventions from lab to market and maximize their economic and social impact.
TLO News
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SFU is Canada's most innovative university
Three years running, SFU is Canada’s top university for innovation and industrial application as per 2023 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) Learn More
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From SFU research labs to global markets
TLO IP has been the foundation for many SFU spinouts that have created global impact - including Ionomr Innovations Inc. which is revolutionizing the hydrogen economy by implementing breakthrough AEM/PEM Forever Chemical free membranes for electrolyzers and fuel cells. (Dr. Ben Britton, Ionomr CTO, SFU alumni - pictured right) Learn More
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Closing Licensing Deals with Industry Leading Firms
The TLO has in-house legal and business expertise to initiate, negotiate and close licensing deals with key industry players. SFU has negotiated millions in licensing revenue in sectors such as life sciences, clean tech and information technology. Learn More
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Creating technological impact in our communities
TLO IP has helped protect honey bees in Vancouver, and all over the world, by controlling infestation of varroa mites on bee colonies. (Professor Erika Plettner, pictured right, field testing compound) Learn More
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