Office of Technology Commercialization

Partners in Innovation: Advancing Georgetown’s breakthroughs for a brighter tomorrow
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!

FY19-23 Commercialization Metrics

$3 MMReveueOngoing growth in tech transfer revenue.
81Issued patents (world-wide)Global patents surge, driving innovation.
$1MMGap fundings awardedInnovative projects funded, bridging gaps.


News

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Featured News

Innovator of the Year Adam Green Explores AI and Creativity

AI can’t make up for the human brain’s limitless creative potential. Read more in this profile on Adam Green, a psychology professor and neuroscientist in the College of Arts & Sciences and OTC’s 2026 Innovator of the Year.

July 27, 2026

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


Technology Spotlight

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.

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Advancing NeonatalCare: Fibractant – A Synthetic Lung Surfactant for Premature Infants

Georgetown University has pioneered a remarkable synthetic lung surfactant known as “Fibractant.” Composed of silk fibroin and DPPC lipids, this innovation holds high potential in the realm of respiratory care, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional methods.

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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.

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Upcoming Events

2024 Innovation Awards Ceremony – March 13, 2024

This event promises to be a remarkable celebration of the astounding achievements of our dedicated faculty and researchers as they continue to make profound contributions to society through their groundbreaking inventions.
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