Office of Technology Commercialization
Partners in Innovation: Advancing Georgetown’s breakthroughs for a brighter tomorrow
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Welcome to OTC
At Georgetown’s Office of Technology Commercialization, we are driven by a passionate commitment to transforming innovations into impactful solutions.
We are dedicated to propelling GU’s pioneering breakthroughs forward through strategic partnerships and creating new ventures. We are dedicated to bridging the gap between research excellence and real-world application, fostering an environment where entrepreneurship thrives, and ensuring our entire community benefits.
As your partners in innovation and research translation, we engage continuously with knowledgeable and accessible staff, ensuring your ideas make a meaningful impact on society. Welcome to a world of possibilities at the intersection of academia and entrepreneurship!
FY 20-24 Commercialization Metrics
$3.2 MMRevenueOngoing growth in tech transfer revenue.
219Issued patents (world-wide)Global patents surge, driving innovation.
80New licenses and options agreementsExpanding horizons, unlocking innovation pathways.
News
Featured News
Celebrating Dr. Makarand Paranjape’s Election as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
We are thrilled to announce that our esteemed colleague, Dr. Makarand Paranjape (Physics Department) has been elected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) for 2024. The NAI…
December 3, 2024
Featured News
Hoya Celebration of Innovation and Community
The Celebration of Gap Fund Impact and the Launch of Georgetown Technology Ventures Georgetown University’s Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) celebrated a milestone event on November…
December 3, 2024
Featured News
Georgetown’s Faculty Entrepreneurship Academy: Module I – Fall 2024
Georgetown University recently hosted its latest iteration of the Faculty Entrepreneurship Academy (Module I), a two-day event held on October 15th and 28th, 2024. This program, organized by the…
October 30, 2024
Technology Spotlight
Antimicrobial Transdermal Delivery: Reducing Infection Risks with Minimally Invasive Technology
Georgetown University researchers have developed a groundbreaking technology that addresses the critical need for mitigating adverse secondary effects from minimally invasive medical procedures, monitoring, and drug delivery devices.
Advancing NeonatalCare: Fibractant – A Synthetic Lung Surfactant for Premature Infants
The Technology Commercialization Internship Program offers an exceptional opportunity for students and post-docs keen on learning more about the world of intellectual property management and the commercialization of scientific research.
Advancing Cancer Therapy: Innovative Predictive Model for CAR-T Treatment Efficacy
Georgetown researchers have developed a cutting-edge method involving tumor biopsies and zebrafish xenografts to assess the potential response to CAR-T cell therapy before treatment initiation.
Recently Held Event
2024 Innovation Awards Ceremony – March 13, 2024
This event was a remarkable celebration of the astounding achievements of our dedicated faculty and researchers, who continue to make profound contributions to society through their groundbreaking inventions.