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Licensing and technology transfer opportunities

Have you ever considered taking advantage of technology research that has already been done? In many cases, these technologies are patented and ready for commercialization.

To do so, you will have to pay for licensing rights or agreements. However, it can save you the expenses of conducting your own research and the ongoing costs of maintaining development activities or facilities.

Organisations from private sector, governments, and even academic institutions have resources and networks that can help you find the available technologies.

• Product licensing
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/91/3263/
  Do you want your product to reach a broader market, but you don't have the resources to make it happen? Learn how to maximize the market potential of your product.
• Business Opportunities – Partnering Mechanisms
  
  http://www.fptt-pftt.gc.ca/eng/business/index.html
  Benefit from the expertise and services offered at government research facilities, including opportunities to license intellectual property, collaborate on research, or contract for research.
• Industry Partnership Programs
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/2683/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  You could get help with your Canadian research and development projects in natural sciences or engineering from colleges and universities in Canada.
• Innovation Transfer Office of Carleton University
  
  http://www2.carleton.ca/ito/
  Find out how you may be able to access new technology opportunities and technical expertise offered by university researchers.
• Quebec liaison and transfer centres (only available in French)
  
  http://www.mdeie.gouv.qc.ca/objectifs/creer-liens/reseaux-de-recherche/page/valorisation-et-transfert-12510/?tx_igaffichagepages_pi1[mode]=single&tx_igaffichagepages_pi1[backPid]=43&tx_igaffichagepages_pi1[currentCat]=&cHash=1caf7693545f1fa11ea
  Get liaison officers to help you enter into strategic alliances with Quebec universities and finance your research and development projects.
• Technology Transfer Office
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/3190/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  License communication technologies that are ready for commercial exploitation.
• Dairy Extension/Industry Development Service
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/3010/
  Applies to: Manitoba
  Is dairy your business? Access technology transfer services and industry expertise to increase your profitability.
• The Research Park
  
  http://www.researchpark.ca
  Get help developing and commercializing your innovative product or service through partnerships with the University of Western Ontario's Research Park.