McMaster Industry Liaison Office (MILO)
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Empowering Researchers for Commercial Success
“I see MILO as the secret weapon behind my commercialization success.”
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.
Discover what Mac entrepreneurs say about MILO’s services.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY EDUCATION
Learn the Basics of IP Review our IP education resources
MILO offers many resources for researchers, faculty, and students who want to learn the basics of intellectual property (IP).
Fundamentals of IP at McMaster - Complete Course Register for our IP education course
Take our online course for free! Learn the basics of intellectual property and commercialization at McMaster.
Additional Resources
IP Policy IP Policy
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.
Disclose - Inventor Portal Disclose - Inventor Portal
Easily disclose your research to MILO and keep track of previous disclosures using our online Inventor Portal.
Annual Reports Annual Reports
Highlights the university’s achievements in research partnerships, commercialization, and entrepreneurship.
Mobile Application Development Mobile Application Development
Application Approval Forms Application Approval Forms
Forms required for grant applications and contracts.
Sample Agreements and Standard Terms Sample Agreements and Standard Terms
Intellectual Property Guides Intellectual Property Guides
Learn the basics of IP and what you need to know to begin commercializing with MILO.
Inventor Guide Inventor Guide
Outlines important steps and factors to consider in the path to commercialization. Includes information on the technology transfer process and services available for researchers.
Startup Guide Startup Guide
Resource for McMaster faculty, staff, and students interested in launching a startup company based on intellectual property developed at McMaster.
