About us
Headquartered in greater New York, our operations and support networks extend across the US and Canada, Europe, South Africa, South East Asia, Australia, and Central & Latin America. As we expand our footprint, we are building new connections and new capabilities for our clients in some of the world’s leading innovation centers.
UI Global’s Board of Directors is responsible for the organization’s management, planning and programs. Our international leadership team draws support as needed from an established and growing network of Expert Innovation Advisors and specialist subject associates located in different markets across the globe.
Mission
UI Global promotes and supports international collaborations with partners to build healthy innovation ecosystems and accelerate the growth of ecologically sustainable technology-based businesses.
Vision
UI Global is recognized and valued as an international technology innovation partner for a sustainable future. We inspire private and public sector players to transform their business models by harnessing the power of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Our leadership
Partnering with us
Team experience
UI offers a novel, globally connected approach to innovation support. UI members have held leadership positions with many innovation champions including the Inter-American Development Bank, the National Research Council Canada, the Smithsonian Institute, Angel Capital Association, PharmaConnect Africa, the California Institute for Biomedical Research, Asia BioBusiness, Scottish Enterprise, European Research Council, Australian Institute for Commercialization, and numerous start-up enterprises across multiple sectors.
Education
Social Impact
Software, IT and Blockchain
Creative Industries
Agriculture and Nutrition
High Tech and AI
Financial Services
Renewables
Health Including Life Sciences
Hardware
Logistics – Travel, Transport, Other
University Innovations Global – UI Global – operates internationally, supporting the commercialization efforts of universities, innovation hubs, enterprise development agencies, and new and established technology spinout companies. We have offices in the US (California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Vermont); Canada (Alberta); Europe (England, Finland, Germany, Spain and Scotland); Central & Latin America (Chile and Mexico); South Asia (Pakistan); South East Asia (Singapore); Australia (Queensland); and, South Africa (Durban & Pretoria). Our HQ is in the US and we are a registered Benefit Corporation.
Making An Impact In Global Innovation Ecosystems
Run Own Business
Startups/Spinouts
Capacity Building
Scaling
UI Culture and Values
We treat each other with kindness and respect. Our daily conduct is underpinned by a deep commitment to the principles of integrity and professionalism. We embrace Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We believe a good business is only a good business if it is also good for the community.