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GW's central technology transfer office, led by Executive Director Brian Coblitz. Manages invention disclosures, patent prosecution, licensing, and commercialization support for GW research. Administers internal proof-of-concept and innovation funding programs.

Also known as: GW TCO, GW Tech Transfer

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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Application

Ongoing

Institution Wide

Last activity

2026-06-24

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    Program details

    Details

    • FY23: $1M gross licensing income
    • 58 inventions submitted (FY23)
    • 29 US patents issued (FY23)
    • Ranked 26th among US universities for issued patents per research expenditures
    • Charter NAI member since 2013
    • Administers Technology Maturation Awards (up to $50K)
    • Administers TCO Innovation Competition ($2.5K-$10K)

    Activity & Impact

    Moderate tech transfer operation with $1M annual licensing income. Strong patent output relative to research spend (ranked 26th). Internal funding programs provide modest proof-of-concept and innovation support.