UC Berkeley's Office of Intellectual Property and Industry Research Alliances (IPIRA) is a crucial force in enhancing the research enterprise of one of the world's top public universities.
IPIRA is a one-stop shop for:
- sponsored research collaborations,
- technology transfer,
- patenting and licensing of intellectual property, and
- negotiating contracts and grants with industry partners.
IPIRA facilitates innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology commercialization, contributing to the university's legacy of generating unparalleled intellectual, economic, and social value.