The George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia
Private University
Founded 1821
GWU is a leading private research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, policy technology, and engineering.
$381.6M
R&D (FY2024)
23
US Patents (2025)
$6.8M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 41.1%
Avg: 310.8
- Research spending (FY2024): $381.6M total, of which $6.8M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- US patents granted (2025): 23 (rank #73). National Academy of Inventors
- GWU does not publish annual tech transfer figures (disclosures, licenses, startups, licensing revenue) that we could find.
Research Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer and cardiovascular research
School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Policy & Governance Technology
AI in policy and governance
Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration
Engineering
Mechanical, electrical, and biomedical engineering
School of Engineering and Applied Science
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Biotechnology
13.96% CAGRApplication of biological systems and organisms to develop products and technologies
Market Size$1.55T
Neurotechnology
13% CAGRTechnologies interfacing with the nervous system for medical and research applications
Market Size$17.3B
Robotics & Automation
15% CAGRAutomated systems and robots for industrial and commercial applications
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Advanced Manufacturing
12.1% CAGRNext-generation manufacturing technologies and processes
Market Size$410.7B
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Rankings & Recognition
#73National Academy of Inventors - US Utility Patents Granted
2025Tech Transfer Office
GW Technology Commercialization Office (TCO)
IP Portfolio Available
~168 technologies available for licensing
BiomedicalPolicy TechnologyEngineering
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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