Technology Commercialization Office

From the Lab to the World

George Washington University faculty and students are pioneers in their respective fields who have innovated everything from new medical devices and next-generation computing hardware to satellite propulsion systems. GW’s Technology Commercialization Office helps our experts move their inventions and ideas from the lab or classroom to the marketplace by supporting them throughout the commercialization journey. We also help companies and entrepreneurs find and access the GW technologies they need to grow their business and be successful. In this way, GW research can have an even greater impact on the world.

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Let us help you protect your intellectual property and move your invention or idea from the lab or classroom to the marketplace to enhance its impact on the world.

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Are you a company or entrepreneur looking for cutting-edge inventions and technologies that are ready for the marketplace? Browse available GW technologies and subscribe in your interest area here.

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News & Announcements

Accepting proposals for Technology Maturation Awards 2025

September 10, 2024

Submit your development plans by October 10, 2024 for Technology Maturation Awards up to $50,000

TCO Awards Opal HTM GW’s First $100,000 SBIR Matching Fund Grant for Research in Associate Professor Ekundayo Shittu’s Lab

July 22, 2024

TCO Awards Opal HTM GW’s First $100,000 SBIR Matching Fund Grant for Research in Associate Professor Ekundayo Shittu’s Lab

GW ranks among the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2023!

July 16, 2024

George Washington University ranks 77th among the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2023 released by !

Master Licensing Agreement with CancerTools.org

July 16, 2024

GW TCO partners with CancerTools.org in Master Licensing Agreement, streamlining cancer research material sharing.

Technology Maturation Awards 2024: TCO awards $200,000 in funds to four projects

July 9, 2024

GW TCO grants $200,000 as Technology Maturation Awards to four projects to advance GW technology for the market.

Why is Entrepreneurship as American as Apple Pie?

June 1, 2024

TCO and GW inventors attended a seminar hosted by Georgetown University OTC featuring Dr. Elena Koustova to discuss Entrepreneurship in U.S.

Breakthrough in Managing Erlotinib Skin Side Effects

Significant Advancement in Managing Erlotinib Side Effects by GW Researchers

May 2, 2024

GW research finds Aprepitant reduces Erlotinib's severe skin reactions by 70%, significantly enhancing tolerability and patient comfort in cancer therapies.

2024 TCO Innovation Competition and NAI Chapter Induction

April 16, 2024

The annual event on April 3, 2024, honored new inductees of the GW NAI Chapter and highlighted transformative GW research through the Innovation Competition.

GW Inventor of the Year 2024: Dr. Rong Li

March 18, 2024

Announcing Dr. Rong Li as the George Washington University (GW) Inventor of the Year in recognition of his exceptional contributions and impact on the society.

GW’s Vice Provost for Research Advocates for Clear Rights for Academic Inventions

March 5, 2024

Dr. Pamela Norris submitted a letter in reply to Req for Information about Draft Interagency Guidance Framework for Considering the Exercise of March-In Rights