TEC Edmonton is the exclusive commercialization agent for the University of Alberta, dedicated to assisting inventors protect their Intellectual Property (IP) and where possible commercialize their inventions.

The University of Alberta requires researchers who invent a device, process, composition, technology, and/or who write software and intend on commercializing it to disclose the invention All reports of inventions are recorded by TEC Edmonton on behalf of the University of Alberta

As a researcher, you own the IP rights to your discoveries and are not obliged to commercialize, however, early disclosure of your technology is strongly advised if you want to protect your IP (i.e. before any public announcement is made)

The TEC Transfer team ensures returns to the inventor are maximized. If you have questions about the Report of Invention form, Report of Copyright form, or commercialization processes please contact TEC Transfer’s Health Science or Physical Sciences teams for confidential and free advice.

If you choose to commercialize your research there are two options available:

• Partner with TEC Edmonton
• Commercialize independently