Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia
Private University
Founded 1789
Georgetown is a leading private research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, policy technology, and data science.
$376.6M
R&D (FY2024)
18
US Patents (2025)
60
Disclosures (FY2026)
33
Licenses (FY2026)
6
Startups (FY2026)
$0.5M
License Revenue (FY2026)
$19.9M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 45.6%
Avg: 313.1
- Research spending (FY2024): $376.6M total, of which $19.9M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- US patents granted (2025): 18 (rank #83). National Academy of Inventors
- Tech transfer (FY2026): 60 invention disclosures, 33 licenses and options, 6 startups, $0.5M licensing revenue. Georgetown University Office of Technology Commercialization
Research Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer, cardiovascular, and infectious disease
Georgetown University Medical Center
Policy & Governance Technology
AI in policy and governance
McCourt School of Public Policy
Data Science
Machine learning and data systems
Department of Computer Science
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Biotechnology
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13% CAGRTechnologies interfacing with the nervous system for medical and research applications
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Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Rankings & Recognition
#83National Academy of Inventors - US Utility Patents Granted
2025Tech Transfer Office
Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC)
IP Portfolio Available
~122 technologies available for licensing
BiomedicalPolicy TechnologyData Science
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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