# Partner with Us

**Source**: https://research.ubc.ca/innovation-partnerships/partner-us
**Parent**: https://www.ubc.ca:443/research/

##### Not sure where to start?

Contact [partnerships@innovation.ubc.ca](mailto:partnerships@innovation.ubc.ca).

Looking for a research partner to help explore new technology applications, test a theory or address a challenge?

Consider the advantages of UBC, which include access to our world-class researchers and top research facilities.

We work with you to develop the research arrangement that best responds to your challenges, explores opportunities, or advances your business, product or service. This can mean working on a collaborative project, conducting research in your areas of interest or helping you access our space, equipment and research expertise.

### Research Collaborations

#### **Find a Research Partner**

At a place as large and complex as UBC, it can be hard for potential partners to find the research expertise they're looking for. If you're interested in partnering with UBC, contact the Innovation Partnerships team.

[Learn more](http://innovation.ubc.ca/how-engage/innovation-development)

#### **Research with Indigenous Communities**

The Indigenous Research Support Initiative provides research support and services to Indigenous communities and university researchers collaborations and ensures that these projects are based on community-led interests, reciprocal relationships and principles of mutual accountability.

[Learn more](http://irsi.ubc.ca/about)

#### **Develop Research Contracts**

Innovation UBC's sponsored research team manages the creation of research contracts and agreements for industry, government and non-profit organizations sponsoring research at UBC.

[Learn more](https://innovation.ubc.ca/sponsored-research)

### Commercialization and Venture Building

#### **Technology Licensing**

UBC technologies are at the heart of life-altering treatments and game-changing products, processes and services. Find out how to access and commercialize these technologies.

[Learn more](https://innovation.ubc.ca/inventions-licensing)

#### **Entrepreneurship**

Innovation UBC fosters entrepreneurial-skills development and venture-building capacity among UBC researchers, in order to help them transform their innovations into successful startup companies. Explore the potential of UBC startups.

[Learn more](http://innovation.ubc.ca/how-engage/entrepreneurship)

### Access Facilities and Equipment

#### **Facilities + Equipment**

Many of UBC's research facilities and equipment are available for industry to access. \
Search our databases or contact our team to access our shared research infrastructure.

[Learn more](https://research.ubc.ca/node/939)