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

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

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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