UVA Licensing & Ventures Group

Transforming ideas into innovations with impact

Our Approach

We partner with faculty, entrepreneurs, and investors to bring innovations discovered at UVA into the marketplace

Idea
Impact
  • Engage

    We work with creators to discover the innovation’s smartest path to impact

  • Protect

    We navigate the legal & patenting process to protect ideas developed at UVA

  • Develop

    We connect and promote innovations to our partners and industry

  • Accelerate

    We provide resources and expertise to support the entrepreneurial and investment process

The Latest

Faculty Profile: UVA Associate Professor of Medicine and Pathology, Amy Mathers, MD. UVA LVG Seed Fund invests in UVA alumnus-founded company, Ceres Nanosciences Faculty Profile: UVA Chemical Engineering Professor, Gary Koenig, Ph.D. Faculty Profile: UVA Biology Professor, Michael Timko, Ph.D. View All News

Events

Entrepreneurs & Espresso - July 17
Faculty With Prior Careers Outside Academia Seminar - July 24th

Next Steps

  • For Innovators

    Work with us to get your idea on the path to making an impact in the marketplace

    Submit An Idea

  • FOR ENTREPRENEURS & INDUSTRY

    There are over 150 new innovations and technologies coming out of UVA each year.

    Browse Technologies

  • For Investors

    UVA-rooted ventures have a history of success. Currently there are more than 50 startups and established businesses across the nation.

    View Ventures