IMPACT @ Georgetown 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.
By the end of the program, you will have:
A compelling research value proposition
A clear, accessible summary of your research
A concise, engaging pitch
Actionable next steps to move your innovation toward commercialization
Join us to sharpen your message, expand your opportunities, and position your research for broader impact!
In addition to faculty, applications are open to graduate students, including MBA and PhD candidates, as well as post docs. The deadline for applications is Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.
Formerly known as the Faculty Entrepreneurship Academy (FEA), this program has been relaunched and rebranded as Innovators Moving Projects to Application, Commercialization, and Translation, or IMPACT @ Georgetown, to better meet today’s research and new venture funding climate. The format and content have been refreshed to ensure relevance and applicability.
This initiative, part of the Georgetown Tech Ventures program, was developed by the Office of Technology Commercialization in collaboration with the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative at the McDonough School of Business.
Past participants are encouraged to register again and build on their experience.
Once the application is received, selected applicants will be invited to register via Eventbrite.
Event Details
📅 Dates: Sept. 17, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, and Oct. 14
⏰ Time: 1:30 p.m. -4:30 p.m.
📍Location: Georgetown University on-site and virtual locations
Past participants credit the program with commercialization success
The IMPACT @ Georgetown program changed how we thought about presenting our technology to different audiences.
In particular it deepened our understanding of the distinct skills we needed to commercialize the invention and speak to audiences that can support that.
We have made enormous progress and encourage anyone with a technology that might benefit society to apply to IMPACT.
Anton Wellstein, MD/PhD, professor of oncology and pharmacology, School of Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center and Alexander Kroemer, MD/PhD, transplant surgeon at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and director of the Center for Translational Transplant Medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center
Conduct basic due diligence on market fit and IP overlap using tools like Google Patents, Crunchbase, and NIH RePORTER. Participants will be provided with short instructional resources (e.g., toolkits, videos) on how to navigate these tools.
List 2–3 peer-reviewed or industry events where translational research or innovation is showcased.
Week 1: From Research to Impact + User-Centered Innovation
📅 Date: Sept. 17, 2025
📍Location: Rafik B. Hariri Building (classroom TBA)
Session Objectives:
Introduce translational research and market-informed research design
Apply design thinking to research for real-world relevance
Agenda:
Welcome & Framing: The Shift from Discovery to Application
