Research and Innovation Showcase 2025
Innovation, translation, and impact—building the future through research at Georgetown.
Wednesday, April 1st, 2025
1:30 PM to 6:30 PM ET
The Office of Technology Commercialization, in collaboration with Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative, is excited to announce the first Research and Innovation Showcase event. This half-day celebration will highlight discoveries, celebrate innovation, feature new ventures, and connect academia with industry and investors. The event includes research presentations, an industry panel discussion, and a venture fair presenting new, exciting entrepreneurial companies and teams from the Georgetown community.
Event Highlights (Please check back for updated agenda):
Research Presentations (1.30 PM-3.00 PM EST)
Explore the latest breakthroughs across key research areas in Life Sciences, MedTech, Physical Sciences, AI, and Software through through a short presentation from leading Georgetown researchers.
Industry Panel Discussion (3.00 PM- 4.00 PM)
OTC Panel Discussion 2015
Hear from industry leaders on how cutting-edge university research transitions into real-world solutions. We are inviting representatives from industry leaders such as:
- Large Pharmaceutical company
- Medical device/Diagnostic Company
- Aerospace Industry Representative
Georgetown Venture Fair (4.00 PM-5.00 PM)
A fast-paced venture fair featuring nine pitches from faculty, students, and alumni-led startups working on disruptive technologies. The event will attract investors, venture capitalists, angel investors, and corporate innovation teams eager to engage with emerging ventures.
Presenting Ventures:
- Faculty Startups: 2-3 selected startups
- Student Ventures: 2-3 selected startups
- Alumni Ventures: 2-3 selected startups
This event is a must-attend for researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry partners eager to explore collaborations, funding opportunities, and commercialization pathways for innovative Georgetown technologies.
Networking reception (5.00 PM-6.30 PM)
Registration Information:
Please RSVP by March 24th, 2025, to secure your place at this prestigious celebration of innovation. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the Georgetown and regional innovation and entrepreneurship community.