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McMaster graduate students and postdocs with a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship are encouraged to apply!
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McMaster Industry Liaison Office (MILO)
The McMaster Industry Liaison Office (MILO) supports the research endeavors of McMaster University by facilitating collaborative research with industry partners and disseminating research results through commercialization. MILO is a unit of the Office of the Vice President of Research at McMaster University.
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Postdoc entrepreneur Nathan Mullins awarded $75,000 fellowship to advance biotech solution Read more
Congratulations to chemical engineering postdoc Nathan Mullins, who was awarded McMaster’s Postdoc Entrepreneur Fellowship for his groundbreaking technology with the potential to revolutionize cancer drug development.
Launched in 2024, the Postdoc Entrepreneur Fellowship provides postdocs with salary support for a full year, giving them more time to focus on commercializing their ideas, as well as access to expert mentorship and resources.
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McMaster Seed Fund invests in three new life sciences startups Read more
Congratulations to Block Biosciences, Tessella Biosciences Inc. and NodeAI. Each startup received $245,000 in the fifth round of McMaster Seed Fund (MSF) investments.
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.
SERVICES
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 new online Inventor Portal.
Annual Reports Annual Reports
Highlights the university’s research, innovation, and commercialization achievements.
