Georgetown University

Georgetown University is a private research university in Washington, D.C., anchored by an academic medical center and recognized for its policy-aware, globally engaged character. Industry collaborates through co-located core laboratories, clinical research units, and integration with an affiliated hospital system that supports clinical trials and translational studies. Its location in the nation’s capital offers direct access to federal agencies and the Capital Region innovation ecosystem, streamlining partnerships that connect science, policy, and commercialization. Research is supported by competitive federal funding, including awards from NIH and NSF. A dedicated technology transfer office advances IP protection, licensing, startup formation, and industry-sponsored research agreements.