Our Startups
McMaster researchers disclose more than 80 inventions and creative works to the McMaster Industry Liaison Office (MILO) every year. Advisors at MILO work with these inventors and creators to file patents or other IP protection, evaluate market opportunities, and identify potential licensees or investors to move these technologies forward. Our goal is to support McMaster researchers in licensing these inventions to existing companies or supporting the creation of startup companies to create social and economic benefit for all Canadians.
Companies looking for new innovations, or investors and entrepreneurs looking for startup opportunities, can search for available technologies. For inquiries, please email Glen Crossley, Associate Director, Business Development and Intellectual Property.
McMaster has a number of programs that support entrepreneurs and startups, including the McMaster Seed Fund (MSF) which has a mandate to create and launch successful research and IP-based companies from the University and its affiliated hospitals. Please email Leigh Wilson, Associate Director, New Ventures to discuss further.
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McMaster Seed Fund (MSF) Learn more about the McMaster Seed Fund
The McMaster Seed Fund is an early-stage investment vehicle designed to foster innovative startup companies from McMaster research that have the potential for significant economic and/or societal impact in the Hamilton region and beyond.
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McMaster has been instrumental in the establishment of over 150 companies, founded by students, faculty, staff, and alumni of our university. Learn more about our startups.
Startups in the News Read the latest news on McMaster startups
McMaster is proud to be home to several promising startup companies. Stay up-to-date on the latest news from our startups.
Established in 2023, the John Whelen Family Innovation Advancement Fellowship Fund matches McMaster students with a startup company to benefit both the student in developing entrepreneurial skills, and the company to move their innovations closer to market.
The inaugural fellowship was awarded to Master’s student Justin Prez to work with McMaster startup company A.I. VALI and help them advance their groundbreaking medical imaging technology, AIDREA™. With a background in software development and biomedical engineering, Prez worked alongside the A.I. VALI team to test and improve the AIDREA™ prototype, bringing the device closer to commercialization.
