Changing Lives

UCSF is a leader in translating research ideas into products which change lives. As UCSF Faculty you are part of an institution and community which has patented more than 2,400 inventions that are actively used around the world to improve the way we work and live. UCSF is a unique environment, based in the center of the Bay area biotechnology and IT innovation ecosystem.

From an atrial fibrillation device to the Hepatitis B vaccine to a yeast expression vector, our inventions brought in more than $30 million in licensing revenue in FY16, which is reinvested into more cutting-edge research.

Resources

Engagement &
Opportunity Development

Helping innovators turn ideas into new ventures through strategic guidance, industry connections, market insights, & company development.

Resources to Start A Company

Technology
Commercialization

UCSF drives innovation by turning lab discoveries into impactfulproducts through expert evaluation, commercialization strategies, & IP protection.

Explore Our Process

Policies

The importance of protecting Intellectual Property before presenting or publishing your research.

How We Protect Your Ideas

Forms

How to connect with the Office of Technology Management (OTM)and initiate the protection of your ideas.

Submit Invention Disclosure

Outgoing Material Transfers

Agreements to support the transfer of research materials.

Learn How

Industry Partnerships

How to find and work with an industrial collaborator.

Partner with Industry

Translational Funding

Find specific internal and external funding sources for technology development.

Funding Product Development