Office of Technology Commercialization
Partners in Innovation: Advancing Georgetown’s breakthroughs for a brighter tomorrow
Learn More About UsWelcome to OTC
At Georgetown’s Office of Technology Commercialization, we are driven by a passionate commitment to transforming innovations into impactful solutions.
We are dedicated to propelling GU’s pioneering breakthroughs forward through strategic partnerships and creating new ventures. We are dedicated to bridging the gap between research excellence and real-world application, fostering an environment where entrepreneurship thrives, and ensuring our entire community benefits.
As your partners in innovation and research translation, we engage continuously with knowledgeable and accessible staff, ensuring your ideas make a meaningful impact on society. Welcome to a world of possibilities at the intersection of academia and entrepreneurship!
Georgetown Tech Ventures
Georgetown Tech Ventures (GTV), a key initiative of Georgetown University’s Office of Technology Commercialization, empowers technology-based university startups and spinouts by transforming innovative research and intellectual property into purposeful ventures that drive economic growth and societal impact.
Learn more about GTV2025 Annual Report
Elevating Research and Innovation for Real-World Impact, our 2025 annual report, offers an in-depth look at our team’s work at Georgetown and throughout the ecosystem.
Link to download 2025 reportInterested in our previous 2024 annual report? You can find it here.
Overall Active Portfolio Metrics
250Portfolio technologiesBuilding momentum for invention
610Portfolio patents and applicationsGlobal patents surge, driving innovation
86Licenses and options Expanding horizons, unlocking innovation pathways.
News
Featured News, Upcoming Events
2026 Call for Applications: Evergreen Gap Fund
Georgetown University’s Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC), in partnership with the Office of Advancement and University leadership, is pleased to announce the fifth funding round of the Evergreen Gap Fund. Applications are restricted to Georgetown University researchers.
January 16, 2026
Featured News
Georgetown Scientists Identify Sustainable Alternatives for Next-Generation Magnetic Technologies
Georgetown University researchers have discovered a new class of strong magnets that do not rely on rare-earth or precious metals — a breakthrough that could significantly advance clean energy…
January 9, 2026
Featured News
Professor Makes Strides in Pancreatic Cancer Detection and Treatment
Pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rate of all cancers, and Jill Smith is working to improve these statistics. Over the past decade, Smith, a gastroenterologist and professor of medicine in…
December 19, 2025
Technology Spotlight
Discover Georgetown University’s cutting-edge innovations that are ready for licensing. Our Technology Spotlight showcases inventions from our diverse intellectual property portfolio.
Link to Technology Spotlight