University of Washington

Seattle, Washington
Public University
Founded 1861

University of Washington is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in computing, biomedical sciences, and clean energy.

65
Startups (5yr)
265
Patents Filed
202
Patents Issued
82
Licenses (5yr)
$38.0M
License Revenue
175
Partnerships
$1.4B
Research $

Research Focus Areas

Computing & AI

Systems, AI, and human-computer interaction

Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science

Biomedical Sciences

Genomics, neuroscience, and infectious disease

School of Medicine

Oceanography & Environmental Science

Marine science and climate research

School of Oceanography

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Notable Spinouts

Tableau Software

Founded 2003Software

ACQUIRED

Data visualization and business intelligence software

$15700M exitby Salesforce

Programs & Resources

UW CoMotion Labs

incubator

Startup incubator and co-working space

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Rankings & Recognition

#17NAI - US Utility Patents Granted
2024

Tech Transfer Office

CoMotion

IP Portfolio Available

~280 technologies available for licensing

ComputingBiomedicalClean Energy

Platform: Custom

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Services Offered

  • IP management
  • Licensing
  • Startup support
  • Industry partnerships

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