Innovation and Strategic Partnerships
Turning Research into Real World Impact
UToledo brings research, expertise and partners together to turn discovery into opportunity. Our connections across industry, government, healthcare, national laboratories and the broader innovation ecosystem create pathways for collaborative research, commercialization, technology transition and entrepreneurship—driving economic growth in our region and beyond.
Partnership Opportunities
Commercialization and Technology Transfer
Technology Transfer
Discover UToledo technologies, intellectual property, and research tools that can accelerate product development, commercialization, and real-world impact.
Business Incubator
Where Innovation Drives Business Growth
Supporting entrepreneurs and innovative companies with the expertise, connections
and resources to accelerate growth.
Research Strengths
Research Strengths
- Energy, Advanced Materials, and Glass Innovation
- Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation
- Health, Clinical, and Biomedical Innovation
- Water, Environment, and Great Lakes Sustainability
- Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computing
- Defense, National Security, and Autonomous Systems
Research Resources
Research Centers and Institutes
Providing the Resources that Power Innovation
UToledo’s centers and institutes focus expertise around areas of research strength and emerging opportunity. Together, they support discovery, collaboration and connections that expand the reach and impact of UToledo research.
Strategic Partnerships
Building Collaborative Partnerships that Accelerate Economic Impact
Contact Us
Sharon Speyer
Executive in Residence for Economic Development and Strategic Partnerships
sharon.speyer@utoledo.edu
419.530.5724
Pamela Moore, B.A.
Director, Incubation Business Operations, Principal Investigator ESP
Pamela.Moore@utoledo.edu
419.530.6012
Stephen Snider, J.D.
Associate Vice President of Technology Transfer & Associate General Counsel
Stephen.Snider@UToledo.edu
419.530.6225






