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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!

Georgetown Tech Ventures

Georgetown Tech Ventures (GTV), a key initiative of Georgetown University’s Office of Technology Commercialization, empowers technology-based university startups and spinouts by transforming innovative research and intellectual property into purposeful ventures that drive economic growth and societal impact.

Learn more about GTV

2025 Annual Report

Elevating Research and Innovation for Real-World Impact, our 2025 annual report, offers an in-depth look at our team’s work at Georgetown and throughout the ecosystem.

Link to download 2025 report

Interested in our previous 2024 annual report? You can find it here.

Overall Active Portfolio Metrics

250Portfolio technologiesBuilding momentum for invention
610Portfolio patents and applicationsGlobal patents surge, driving innovation
86Licenses and options Expanding horizons, unlocking innovation pathways.

News

Featured News, Upcoming Events

Evergreen Gap Fund Awardees Advance Cutting-Edge Research; New Category Supports Early Concepts in Fifth Funding Round

The Office of Technology Commercialization and the Office of Advancement are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Evergreen Gap Fund awards for innovative research projects.

June 12, 2026

Featured News, Research Showcase

Georgetown’s Research and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems Converge to Honor Innovators  

A cornerstone of the annual Georgetown University Research & Innovation Showcase, the 2026 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Awards combined OTC’s Crystal Awards and Georgetown Entrepreneurship’s Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards ceremonies.

April 28, 2026

Featured News, Research Showcase

Partnerships Power Possibilities: Georgetown Showcases the Future of Research and Innovation

More than 400 investors, industry executives, scientists, policy leaders, and entrepreneurs came together for the 2026 Georgetown University Research & Innovation Showcase, exploring how university research drives the next generation of global solutions

April 28, 2026


Technology Spotlight

Discover Georgetown University’s cutting-edge innovations that are ready for licensing. Our Technology Spotlight showcases inventions from our diverse intellectual property portfolio.

Link to Technology Spotlight