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Technology Transfer OfficeIndirect supportNo equityVerified

GW Technology Commercialization Office

Also known as: GW TCO, GW Tech Transfer

George Washington University · Washington, DC

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.

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Quick fit check

  • Indirect support only
  • No equity required
  • Currently active
  • Verified by research

Key numbers

Funding range

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Equity

None

Application

Ongoing

Institution Wide

Last activity

2026-06-24

High confidence

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.