Georgetown’s Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) fosters new venture activity and entrepreneurship centered around GU technologies. We guide innovators through the process of forming new ventures. We aim to advise on key startup considerations, equipping individuals to navigate challenges in the tech transfer process. Commercializing technology is a unique journey, and this website offers direction to Georgetown entrepreneurs as they embark on this path with us.
Georgetown Tech Ventures
Georgetown Tech Ventures (GTV), launched by Georgetown’s Office of Technology Commercialization, facilitates research translation into marketable innovations in the DMV region. GTV employs outreach, training, mentorship, and support services to assist tech startups and foster university entrepreneurship. The program aims to boost research-based ventures, enhancing the DMV tech ecosystem and regional economic growth Learn more >
Ecosystem Resources
Georgetown’s OTC keeps a dynamic ecosystem committed to propelling innovation and Georgetown’s OTC maintains a dynamic ecosystem driving innovation and entrepreneurship through strategic partnerships. This network spans networking, mentoring, funding, education, and training initiatives. OTC collaborates with diverse partners for comprehensive business services. The ecosystem fosters incubation and acceleration, propelling ventures and research. This synergy creates a support structure where ideas flourish and innovation drives change.
Funding Opportunities
TEDCO – Leading Innovation to Market
TEDCO provides funding, resources, and connections that early-stage technology and life sciences companies need to thrive in Maryland.
VICP – Connecting innovators with opportunities is our business
The Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) was formed to support the Commonwealth’s vision for the expansion of innovation, opportunity, and job creation here in Virginia.
Harrington Discovery Institute at University Hospitals
Harrington Discovery Institute has a singular mission to create new medicines. They were established to support physician-scientists who strive to change the standard of care in medicine.
SBIR/STTR programs – The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs
“Federal innovation, scientific achievement, and diverse entrepreneurship through small business innovation and research. Through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, America’s Seed Fund awards non-dilutive funding to develop your technology and chart a path toward commercialization. The federal government invests in your solution and gives you the freedom to run your business according to your vision.”
The National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps program
I-Corps™ delivers real-world, immersive learning about how to transfer ideas and research into innovative products and processes. The program is intended to give participants an avenue to pursue the commercialization of their research. The George Washington University became a partner institution in the I-Corps Hub, advancing innovation in the Mid-Atlantic region and expanding the societal impact of fundamental research.
