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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.

Also known as: Wake Forest Innovations, WFI

How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-06-27); what those sources do not state is left unknown.

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Application

Ongoing

Institution Wide

Last activity

2026-06-27

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    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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