GW Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
About the program · 5 linked sources
Central entrepreneurship hub for George Washington University. Coordinates the Innovator's Journey (Educate → Train → Incubate), a three-phase pathway connecting students, faculty, staff, and alumni to entrepreneurial resources. Key metrics: 10K+ participants served, 4K+ teams represented, $1.8B in follow-on financing.
Also known as: GW OIE, GW Innovator's Journey
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-06-24); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
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Equity
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Application
Ongoing
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-06-24
Medium confidence
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Program details
Key Programming
- New Venture Competition — #1-ranked collegiate pitch competition, $400K+ total prizes (2026)
- Pitch George — Fall elevator pitch competition, up to $10K
- Innovator's Academy — Educational program series (101/102)
- I-Corps at GW — NSF-funded customer discovery training, up to $50K
- Lean Startup Short Course — Training program
- Industry Advisory Panels — Mentorship and industry connections
- SBIR/STTR Support — Federal funding assistance
Activity & Impact
Strong central coordination model with clear pipeline from education to incubation. Significant scale (10K+ participants). $1.8B follow-on financing demonstrates strong venture outcomes. #1 ranked NVC provides national visibility.
Notes
- No dedicated incubator or co-working space (Innovation Center at SEAS exists but limited)
- No institutional venture fund
- Tech transfer handled separately through TCO
- NVC and Pitch George run as distinct programs under OIE umbrella
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GW New Venture Competition
# GW New Venture Competition GW's flagship annual pitch competition. 18-year history, 4,000+ students served, $2M+ awarded. 2026: $400K+ total prizes, $157K cash. 6 tracks. Ranked #1 collegiate competition. Open to all GW students, faculty, staff, alumni.
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GW Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Homepage
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GW Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Homepage
# GW Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Homepage Central hub for GWU's entrepreneurship ecosystem. Three-phase Innovator's Journey (Educate → Train → Incubate). Key metrics: 10K+ participants served, 4K+ teams represented, $1.8B follow-on financing. Programs include Innovator's Academy, Lean Startup training, New Venture Competition, I-Corps, Industry Advisory Panels, and mentorship.
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GW OIE Programs Page
# GW OIE Programs Page Three-phase Innovator's Journey: Educate (Mentorship, ILI webinar, Innovator's Academy, Classroom Modules, Pitch George), Train (Mentorship, Innovator's Academy, NVC, Lean Startup Short Course, I-Corps), Incubate (Mentorship, Industry Advisory Panels, SBIR/STTR support).
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Pitch George Competition
# Pitch George Competition Annual fall elevator pitch competition hosted by Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence (CFEE). Up to $10,000 in startup funding. Open to all GW schools. Prepares students for spring New Venture Competition.
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GW OIE Student Resources
# GW OIE Student Resources Student programs by stage: Getting Started (Mentorship, ILI Webinar, Innovator's Academy 101, Classroom Modules, Pitch George), Building An Idea (Mentorship, Innovator's Academy 102, NVC, Lean Startup Short Course), Getting Serious (Mentorship, I-Corps, Industry Advisory Panels, SBIR/STTR). On-campus resources include GW Innovation Center at SEAS, CFEE, TCO, Nashman Center, and student clubs.
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