Canada's medical research commercialization leader
The fastest growing medical commercialization centre in North America
Among the top 10 research commercialization hospitals in North America
The largest driver of medical research and innovation in the greater Toronto region
The leading research commercialization institution in Canada.
The fastest growing medical commercialization centre in North America.
Among the top 10 research commercialization hospitals in North America.
The largest driver of medical research and innovation in the greater Toronto region
At Commercialization UHN, we are passionate about changing lives through ground-breaking medical advancements. We incubate, translate and accelerate the world-class research, discovery and innovation happening at Canada’s largest research hospital network into medical products, devices and therapies that improve patient lives globally.
Commercialization at UHN is a proven catalyst for bringing medical innovations to life – but we don’t do it alone. Located in the heart of Toronto’s MaRS Discovery District, we are backed by the strength of our 4 world-leading hospitals, 7 state-of-the-art research institutes and education institute. We are affiliated with the University of Toronto, ranked one of the top universities and medical schools in the world.
Every day, we collaborate with numerous researchers, clinicians and biotechnology entrepreneurs in Canada and beyond. Our vibrant ecosystem brings together funded scientific research, clinical trials, business development and strategic industry partnerships to speed UHN medical discoveries into advanced medical solutions with lower risk, proven potential, and greater global impact.
From the discovery of insulin, to the first lung and double lung transplant transplants, UHN has a proven legacy of firsts.
We also have a strong track record for driving commercialization results – advancing new, life-altering medical solutions across numerous disciplines. With our leadership, many medical research innovations have been licensed to an existing medical or drug company, spun-off into a profitable start-up venture, or formed the basis of a successful industry partnership.
The research initiatives and translational expertise of UHN’s research and clinical investigators combined with the talent of our seasoned business professionals generate an expanding portfolio of opportunities for corporate partnerships and alliances – focused on generating maximum patient impact.
