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Technology Transfer OfficeEquity takenVerified
Innovation and New Ventures (INVO)
Also known as: INVO, Northwestern INVO
Northwestern University · Evanston, Illinois
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- Takes equity
- Currently active
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Annual
Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-07-13
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Innovation and New Ventures (INVO)
Northwestern's technology transfer and commercialization office. Manages invention disclosures, patenting, licensing, and startup formation. Also operates the Querrey InQbation Lab and N.XT Fund.
Key Details
- FY2025 results: 324 disclosures, 590 patent filings, 222 patents issued
- Licensing revenue: $12.3M (FY2025)
- Startups launched: 9 (FY2025), 34 over 3 years
- Startup fundraising: $186M (FY2025), $900M+ over 3 years
- Funds: northwestern-nxt-fund (up to $150K SAFE)
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Innovation and New Ventures (INVO) at Northwestern University.
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