Reflections from the Vice-presidents
Office of the Vice-President (International, Innovation + Enterprise)
At the University of Alberta, we engage with purpose. We bridge disciplines and borders, actively seeking partnerships that support our academic mission, foster innovation and address the challenges and opportunities facing our world today.
Research Inspired. Globally Connected. Purposefully Driven.
The Office of the Vice-President (International, Innovation and Enterprise) is the University of Alberta’s primary gateway for turning world-class research into global impact.
We work across three integrated areas to ensure U of A’s expertise reaches its full potential:
- International Engagement: We support the global alliances that connect our campus to the world.
- Innovation: We bridge the gap between discovery and market, managing technology transfer, patents, startup and spin-off support for our entrepreneurial community.
- Enterprise Partnerships: We serve as the 'front door' for industry, creating strategic partnerships that drive economic growth.
We don’t just generate ideas — we mobilize them
The International, Innovation and Enterprise portfolio builds partnerships that connect our researchers, students and global networks to accelerate learning, drive prosperity and benefit society.
Visit U of A Connect to explore a partnership with the University of Alberta.
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Message from the vice-president
The formalization of the International, Innovation and Enterprise portfolio marks a deliberate move to position the University of Alberta as a primary catalyst for economic growth and social transformation. By uniting these three pillars, we are creating a seamless pathway from the initial spark of discovery to its deployment in the marketplace.
Our mandate is built upon the principle of engaging with purpose, to bridge the divide between academic inquiry and real-world application. Our reach extends from local entrepreneurial ecosystems to large-scale global alliances, ensuring that the University of Alberta’s knowledge mobilization efforts address the most intricate challenges and opportunities of our time.
Whether we are empowering a faculty startup, protecting a breakthrough patent or deepening a multi-national research collaboration, our goal remains constant: to co-create solutions that drive prosperity and leadership.
We invite you to partner with us as we shape a future defined by shared vision and collective impact.
David Bressler
Vice-President (International, Innovation + Enterprise)
