News & Announcements

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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

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Technology Maturation Awards 2024: Rolling Submissions through March 1, 2024

February 6, 2024

GW TCO offers up to $50K for 4 projects to advance GW technology for the market. Open to faculty inventors. Apply by Mar 1, 2024.

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From Lab to Product: Commercialization of Deep Tech

January 25, 2024

On January 24th, 2024, Roadrunner Venture Studios hosted the 'From Lab to Product: Commercialization of Deep Tech' event.

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GW Licensee Opal HTM won Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Award

December 20, 2023

Opal HTM, founded by GW alumni, wins a $275,000 NSF award for improving hospital equipment use and patient care.

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SoPE Webinar Recap: Governance in LifeScience & Healthcare Enterprises

October 21, 2023

SoPE DC chapter presented an insightful webinar, hosted by GW TCO and HW Chapter of NAI, on governance within Life Science and Healthcare enterprises

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From Synapse to Silicon: Latest edition of GW's Research Magazine

September 23, 2023

The latest edition of George Washington University's research magazine, "From Synapse to Silicon", was released highlighting groundbreaking GW Inventions.

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GW Startups pitch at the 55th CONNECTpreneur Forum

September 22, 2023

The September 21st Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum: A platform for intensive networking, innovation, and entrepreneur spotlight co-sponsored by GW OIE & TCO.

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2023 Pismo Ventures Life Science Startup Symposium

June 15, 2023

In collaboration with the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs (SoPE) and GW TCO, Pismo Ventures brought together 155 startups to participate in the event.

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Pismo Ventures Startup Symposium Panel Discussion

June 14, 2023

Pismo Ventures hosted a panel discussion, "Funding Startups from Seed to Series A and Beyond", moderated by TCO Executive Director, Brian Coblitz.

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GW Inventor of the Year: Prof. Michael Keidar

May 15, 2023

GW's faculty award, Inventor of the Year, goes to Professor. Michael Keidar, recognizing his outstanding impact on society through transferring technology.

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GW Chapter of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI)

April 27, 2023

The George Washington University (GW) Chapter of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) was launched on the 26th of April 2023.

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Advancements in Solid Tumor Therapy: GW Licensee Initiates Phase 1 Clinical Trial

April 25, 2023

Parthenon Therapeutics initiated Phase 1 Clinical Trial for PRTH-101 and announced the first patient dosed.