Innovation to Market
On top of world-class research, the University of Oregon provides a complete ecosystem to transform ideas into successful companies. Partner with us to find a path to the market through dedicated acceleration programs, access to university research facilities, and relationships with federal funders.
Build your team
The University of Oregon is ready to help partners remove barriers to innovation through a portfolio of research core facilities, experienced staff, and collaboration pathways that support applied research. For students looking for help launching their startup, visit the Lundquist Center for Entrepreurship for specialized guidance and support.
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We're a strategic partner for SBIR/STTR applications and public-private partnership frameworks.
Gain access to advanced research infrastructure and services through our research core facilities.
Launch Oregon
Launch Oregon is our premier early-stage startup program, providing funding, mentorship, and resources specifically designed for companies with University of Oregon connections.
What Launch Oregon offers
Funding at critical stages
- Pre-seed funding to validate your business model and build your MVP
- Seed funding to scale operations
- Follow-on support as you prepare for Series A funding
- Co-investment opportunities with regional and national investors
Dedicated business development support
- Personal startup advisors assigned to your company
- Go-to-market strategy development
- Customer discovery and validation
- Sales and partnership development
- Fundraising preparation and investor readiness
Launch Oregon eligibility
To be eligible for Launch Oregon, your company must have UO affiliation through at least one of these connections:
- Licensed UO technology – Building on patented research or copyrighted materials
- UO founder or co-founder – Faculty, staff, student, or alumni as part of founding team
- Active UO research collaboration – Ongoing partnership with our researchers or centers
Not eligible for Launch Oregon? You can still access many university resources including mentorship, facilities, SBIR/STTR support, and our broader entrepreneurship ecosystem. We also provide connections to regional funding sources and accelerators.
More than 60 companies have launched based on UO research, talent, and programs. Our portfolio demonstrates the diversity of innovation emerging from the university.
Startup Success Stories
