The impact of innovation at the UW
Throughout more than 150 years of history, the UW has demonstrated an extraordinary track record of inventions and discoveries with impact across the globe. Consistently ranked the most innovative public university in the world, there is no limit to what we can achieve.
Celebrate innovation at UW
This May is the first-ever UW Innovation Month, featuring a full slate of programs and events that celebrate the spirit of innovation at UW.
The Spark of Intention
In a marketplace transformed by emerging technology and plagued by systemic underrepresentation, three academic 企业家s share how personal experiences and perspectives guide their work to build better businesses and a better world.
A New Carbon Removal Startup Is Powered by Sunlight and Seawater
Cutting energy use is a key carbon cleanup challenge. Two 大学ersity 华盛顿 professors think they’ve cracked it.
From biotech to 3D printing, here are 7 startups that recently spun out of the 大学. 华盛顿
The startup spinout machine at the 大学ersity 华盛顿 keeps on humming. According to CoMotion, seven startups have emerged from UW-related research since July of last year.
大学. 华盛顿 set to break ground on 69-acre redevelopment to create Seattle innovation hub
The 大学ersity 华盛顿 this year expects to break ground on a new building that will anchor an ambitious, innovation-focused redevelopment called Portage Bay Crossing.
AstraZeneca will pay up to $1.1B to acquire Icosavax, a 大学. 华盛顿 biotech spinout
Seattle-based Icosavax, a spinout from the 大学ersity 华盛顿’s Institute for Protein Design, will be acquired by biotech giant AstraZeneca for up to $1.10亿年.
‘Forever chemicals’ are eternal no more thanks to a pollution destroying device from Tacoma startup
UW spinoff Aquagga and a handful of others are slashing the lifespan of forever chemicals.
创业公司 and spinoffs
Every UW college and school has launched startups and created spinoffs. Since 1984, the UW has spun out over 280 companies. Since 1992, UW spinoffs have raised over $8.7 billion in funding with $4.10亿年 secured over the past five years alone.
26 innovations that changed the world
Explore a selection of innovations developed wholly or in part at the 大学ersity 华盛顿. We invite you to share in the UW’s rich history through these fundamental and groundbreaking innovations.
Innovation happens everywhere at the UW
开始: Whether you are a student, 企业家, 投资者, or other community member, these Frequently Asked Questions will guide you in the right direction.
“Insights I developed at UW are what carried me forward towards running my own businesses.”
– Keisha Credit, Master of Science in Entrepreneurship ’18
The innovation ecosystem
The UW Innovation Imperative empowers students and researchers to learn, discover and build solutions to tomorrow’s challenges. It encourages innovation by providing the space and opportunity for people from all backgrounds — from the humanities to the sciences, the poetic and the pragmatic — to connect, imagine and discover.
学习技能
The UW offers a wide variety of educational and learning opportunities to build students’ skills in innovation and 企业家ship.
Get hands-on experience
Innovation happens in every corner of the UW — and there’s no better way to expand your skill set than to participate in a hands-on kind of way.
Bring ideas to life
A strong community is critical for 企业家s to bring new ideas to life. Important milestones along the journey include mentorship, lessons from industry leaders and alumni, and pursuing funding opportunities.
Build your network
Join us for events that will open your eyes, push your boundaries, and grow your network. Some are open to the public.