UVA Licensing & Ventures Group

Transforming ideas into innovations with impact

Call us at 434-924-2175

Our Approach

LVG partners 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

Next Steps

LVG partners with faculty, entrepreneurs, and investors to bring innovations discovered at UVA into the marketplace

  • UVA Innovator

    Our team can connect you with funding, legal resources, and business planning tools to guide your idea toward making an impact in the marketplace.

    Submit An Idea

  • Industry

    Collaborate with UVA innovators, access groundbreaking research, and discover available technologies that could transform your business.

    Browse Technologies

  • Investors

    UVA discoveries have been the foundation of successful companies for decades. Explore our portfolio and find your next opportunity.

    View Ventures

  • UVA Alumni

    Your fellow ‘Hoos are changing the world with their ideas. Engage with LVG to find out how your expertise can help them reach their full potential.

    Get Involved

Speaking Engagements

Find our team of licensing, legal, and business professionals speaking at these events.

Apr
25

Overcoming Joint IP Ownership Challenges in University Research Partnerships

UVA LVG Senior Biotechnology Patent Counsel Rodney Sparks teams up with TechTransfer Tactics to host a live webinar on April 25 on 'Overcoming Joint IP Ownership Challenges in University Research Partnerships'. Register today: …

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Event Calendar

Discover Charlottesville’s entrepreneurial ecosystem at these notable events around town.

Apr
26

World Intellectual Property Day

Every April 26, the World Intellectual Property Organization celebrates World Intellectual Property Day to learn about the role that intellectual property (IP) rights play in encouraging innovation and …

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