The McMaster Industry Liaison Office (MILO) supports the research endeavors of McMaster University by facilitating collaborative research with industry partners and disseminating research results through commercialization. MILO is a unit of the Office of the Vice President of Research at McMaster University.
From facilitating collaborative research with industry partners to securing funding and intellectual property protection, the McMaster Industry Liaison Office (MILO) is here to help McMaster researchers take their discoveries from the lab to the market.
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MILO offers many resources for researchers, faculty, and students who want to learn the basics of intellectual property (IP).
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McMaster and affiliated hospitals have a flexible Joint Intellectual Property Policy that allows the inventor(s) to decide whether they wish to pursue commercialization on their own or with the assistance of MILO.
Easily disclose your research to MILO and keep track of previous disclosures using our online Inventor Portal.
Highlights the university’s achievements in research partnerships, commercialization, and entrepreneurship.
Forms required for grant applications and contracts.
Learn the basics of IP and what you need to know to begin commercializing with MILO.
Outlines important steps and factors to consider in the path to commercialization. Includes information on the technology transfer process and services available for researchers.
Resource for McMaster faculty, staff, and students interested in launching a startup company based on intellectual property developed at McMaster.
Find funding and award opportunities to support your research