A proven roadmap for innovation and commercialization

We empower inventors — paving pathways, clearing obstacles and dedicating significant resources to technology transfer.

Impact Dashboard

236

FY24 Invention Disclosures

76

FY24 U.S. Patents Issued

$14.1M

FY24 Licensing Revenue

10

FY24 New IP Based Startups

This is WashU Innovation

The Office of Technology Management assists WashU faculty in the transfer of technology from the lab to the global marketplace.

Explore our innovation community

Needlemans commit $15 million to boost drug discovery

A generous gift from longtime benefactors of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis establishes the Needleman Program for Innovation and Commercialization. For a select number of projects, the new program will provide funding to help move promising therapeutics towards the stage where the Food and Drug Administration grants investigational new drug (IND) status.

Hispanic Heritage Month: An Interview with Dr. Jonathan Silva, SMNAI

September 30, 2024

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we are excited to spotlight innovators across the ecosystem. Read below as NAI Senior Member Dr. Jonathan Silva, Professor at NAI Member Institution Washington University in St. Louis, shares with us why he’s passionate about being an innovator, the importance of having diverse perspectives, and more!


Announcements

Resources for Students & Alumni

The Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship serves as the primary resource for students and alumni.