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Wake Forest Innovations
Also known as: Wake Forest Innovations, WFI
Wake Forest University · Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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None
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Ongoing
Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-06-27
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Wake Forest Innovations
Wake Forest Innovations (WFI) is the technology transfer and commercialization arm for Wake Forest University, managing intellectual property for Wake Forest Health System, WFU, and Advocate Health System. Located in the Innovation Quarter.
Key Details
- Type: Technology transfer / commercialization office
- Location: Innovation Quarter, 486 N. Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone: (336) 716-8508
- Faculty: 1,200+ scientific and clinical faculty
Key Programs
- Commercial Pathway Award — Up to $40K for milestone-driven commercialization projects (therapeutic, diagnostic, device, digital health)
- i3 Approach: Idea → Invention → Innovation
- Design and prototyping services
- Market landscape research and strategic planning
- Patent, copyright, trademark filing decisions
- Licensing agreement negotiation
Impact
WFI manages IP for one of the largest academic health systems in the country, spanning Wake Forest Health System, WFU, and Advocate Health (Atrium Health). Available technologies include novel therapeutics, vaccines, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health innovations.
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News articles and official sources documenting Wake Forest Innovations at Wake Forest University.
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Wake Forest Innovations
**Source:** https://school.wakehealth.edu/innovations **Notes:** Technology transfer and commercialization at WFU.
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