The Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) serves the George Washington University and supports its mission through comprehensive management of innovations to maximize the benefits to the public and the university.

OTT oversees all aspects of technology commercialization, bridging gaps between early stage laboratory research and the marketplace. Our primary aim is to connect the university researchers with business enterprises, entrepreneurs, and unique resources. Technology transfer is a vital part of the university's focus on research. OTT is committed to promoting and facilitating transfer of GW innovations, while leveraging GW resources through partnering with industry.

OTT Activities

• Identify and solicit innovations
• Promote innovations to industry experts, entrepreneurs, and investors
• Establish partnerships for commercialization of innovations
• Manage the GW intellectual property (IP) portfolio and IP-based relationships