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.

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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

Elevating Research and Innovation for Real-World Impact: OTC’s Annual Report Highlights Growth and Initiatives

Georgetown’s innovation ecosystem saw incredible momentum over this past fiscal year. Our FY 2025 annual report: Elevating Research and Innovation for Real-World Impact reflects our shared commitment to advancing a strong culture of research translation at Georgetown and beyond.

September 3, 2025

Featured News, Upcoming Events

Apply Now: IMPACT @ Georgetown

Applications are open for IMPACT @ Georgetown, a program that helps academic researchers bridge the gap between the lab and the market. Through this program, participants gain the tools and guidance to align their work with market needs, communicate its value, and chart a clear path toward translation and commercialization. Deadline: Sept. 12, 2025.

August 26, 2025

Mak Paranjape in his lab at Georgetown University

Featured News

New Biomedical Technology Could Change Disease Diagnostics and Medicine Delivery

People with diabetes need to check their blood glucose multiple times a day. It’s not uncommon for patients with diabetes to monitor glucose levels at least five times a day. Discrete, on-demand…

August 4, 2025


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