UIRF
The University of Iowa Research Foundation (UIRF) - a 501C3 corporation - commercializes University of Iowa developed technologies and inventions through licensing and new venture formation, and manages the subsequent revenue stream.
The UIRF’s primary functions are:
- New Ventures - identifying and developing new high growth UI technology spinout companies suitable for venture capital financing
- Licensing - finding suitable partners for commercializing UI technologies and inventions
- Intellectual property services - which include protecting UI inventions through patents and copyrights, advising on intellectual property terms for Clinical Trials and Sponsored Research, and executing out-going material transfers
Our Mission
The UIRF’s mission is to:
- Champion the commercialization of selected UI inventions for public benefit and for return on investment
- Catalyze economic development and an entrepreneurial culture in Iowa
- Build the vitality and sustainability of the University and the community through technology commercialization
- Serve the research mission for continued innovation
Our Vision
The UIRF aspires to maximize public benefit through commercial use of UI technologies, excellence in commercialization, and long term sustainability.