Applications are open for the second module of IMPACT @ Georgetown , a two-track program designed to help faculty, graduate students, and postdocs bridge the gap between their ideas, research and the market.
Apply by the Feb. 20, 2026 deadline.
Event Details
📅 Dates: March 10 (in-person), March 16 (virtual), March 23 (in-person)
⏰ Time: 1:30 p.m. -4:30 p.m.
📍Location: Georgetown University on-site and virtual locations
This three-session module is a continuation of the first part of the program, Innovators Moving Projects to Application, Commercialization, and Translation. IMPACT Module II is designed with a strong preference for participants who have previously completed either the Faculty Entrepreneurship Academy or IMPACT Module I. The curriculum assumes prior exposure to translational research concepts and early commercialization fundamentals.
Module 2 prepares researchers to participate in the second annual Georgetown Research and Innovation Showcase on April 22, 2026. As an IMPACT participant, you’ll receive expert feedback to refine your pitch and gain confidence for the Showcase.
Participants in two tracks, Strategic Partnership and Traditional Commercialization, will produce:
A research value proposition that clarifies why your work matters to industry and funders
A succinct summary of your research that accelerates collaboration and funding conversations
A compelling pitch tailored to investors, sponsors, and institutional partners
A strategic action plan with milestones toward commercialization or partnership development
Program Curriculum: Module II
IMPACT Module II is structured as a two-track program:
Track A: Startup Formation
Focuses on venture creation around university-owned IP, including founder role definition, licensing and capitalization pathways, execution milestones, and investor readiness.
Track B: Strategic Partnerships & Co-Development
Focuses on commercialization through partnerships, including co-development models, sponsored research and joint IP structures, partner alignment, and negotiation readiness.
Both tracks emphasize practical decision-making, deal structure awareness, and clear next-step planning.
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.
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 Feb. 20, 2026.
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.
Past participants recommend IMPACT @ Georgetown
“The program opened my eyes to how innovation connects with real-world impact and taught me to think through the pipeline and frame my scientific questions with that awareness.
The biggest takeaway for me was learning to pitch, clearly stating the problem, showing proof it works, conveying my science in under a minute, and becoming comfortable asking for money face-to-face rather than through grant writing.
It was humbling; my bubble was burst, and I absolutely loved it.”
Marwa Afifi, PhD Assistant Professor Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
