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Profit from knowledge
Ulster University has a long and successful heritage of creating value from our research knowledge.
Our market-leading commercial consultancy and award-winning technology commercialisation provides considerable value to those we work with and the economy, through knowledge transfer partnerships, licensing, consultancy and more.
Our strength is in taking our world-class research and turning it into useful knowledge, tangible products and even companies.
- Continually ranked in the top 10 knowledge transfer partnership providers in the UK
- We have over 30 spin-out companies, with a valuation of around £22 million, employing over 330 staff
- We’ve provided innovative business solutions to 1500 clients locally and internationally in the past 5 years
- Innovation Ulster Limited (IUL) has established itself as a driving force for economic growth and innovation in Northern Ireland, translating university research into high-value ventures. Over the past decade, IUL's strategic investments in spin-outs, graduate start-ups, joint ventures, and spin-in companies have delivered exceptional results; creating over 36,000 jobs and generating £51 million in turnover from Ulster originated enterprises.
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Work with Us
Ulster University supports the SME regional economy with strong research partnerships.
Funding Opportunities
There are a range of funding programmes available to support innovation and R&D.
Innovation Ulster Ltd
The wholly owned knowledge and technology venturing company of Ulster University.
