about Flintbox

Flintbox is a global intellectual property exchange providing easy and open access to innovation. By combining direct access to innovation with a network of members and users from over one hundred countries around the world, Flintbox provides a platform for research and industry to connect and build relationships.

Flintbox was founded in 2003 by UBC Research Enterprises (UBC-RE), a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of British Columbia. Now a not-for-profit company, UBC-RE retains majority ownership. In 2007 Flintbox won the Canadian Information Productivity Award for Exceptional Innovation.

"At Univalor, we use Flintbox to market our technology opportunities, from research tools to patented innovations through software, and generate interest from Canadian and international markets. Flintbox is a powerful, easy-to-use tool that significantly contributes to the exposure of Univalor and its institutions."

Didier Leconte, Business Development Manager at Univalor

"Precarn helps Canadian intelligent systems companies bridge the 'innovation gap' and develop new, commercially viable technologies. A critical element to commercial success is collaboration among researchers, suppliers and users of technology. Flintbox is a vital tool for our members, allowing them to stay on top of emerging innovations in Canada by finding out what research is available and who's involved."

Gary Gudbranson, Director, Marketing and Communications at Precarn Incorporated

For more information on joining Flintbox, please visit our Membership Options page. To bring Flintbox to your country, contact Flintbox support for complete details.

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